The renowned chef pairs sweet with savory in this unique dish.

In place of sprinkled parmesan cheese, she grates her favorite Italian chocolate candy over the pasta.

Just like that, the dish is complete.

giada de laurentiis cooking pasta on the kelly clarkson show

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“No, Im sorry, but this looks completely disgusting.

Surprisingly, many fans seem to be intrigued rather than repelled by the dish.

Some recognize this may not be the wildest take on a pasta recipe.

And maybe Giada is onto something too with this creative recipeafter all, pasta is a vessel for sauces.