Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three chefs specializing in noodles to the Alex vs. America arena. The chefs from New York, California and New Jersey, each with their own unique take perfecting noodles, will have to strategize what type of pasta and ingredients they will cook with in round 1, all in hopes of knocking Chef Alex out of the competition. Judges Evan Funke and Jet Tila will determine whether these noodle experts have a chance of taking Alex down in her own arena.

A trio of regional Italian cuisine experts unite to challenge Alex Guarnaschelli. They devise a plan in round one, then in round two, one expert faces off against Alex in her kitchen, judged by Antonia Lofaso and Evan Funke.