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Travel through Italy with Nadia Caterina Munno and spend time in her chef's kitchen as she shares essential ingredients from the Italian regions she visited, and makes authentic Italian dishes with love.
Cast
Nadia Caterina Munno
as Self - Host
Episodes
Season 1
Orecchiette and Mussels
The Pasta Queen, Nadia Caterina Munno, starts her culinary tour of Italy in the region of Puglia. Come along as she makes two classic Pugliese dishes: Orecchiette con Pomodoro e Cacioricotta and Cozze alla Tarantina. Alongside these two recipes, she dives further into two key ingredients for the recipes with Bari’s Pasta Ladies and Taranto’s mussel fishermen.
Altamura Bread and Assassin’s Spaghetti
On her final stop in Puglia, Nadia explores the town of Altamura where she learns how to make their world-famous bread. In Bari, Nadia meets with Massimo, the President of the Accademia dell’Assassina. His job is to protect and promote the famous Spaghetti all’Assassina or “Assassin’s Spaghetti.” Nadia unveils two killer recipes: Peperonata Crostini and the deadly Spaghetti All’Assassina.
Olive Oil and Seafood
The Pasta Queen continues through the region of Puglia with her Dad, Tonino, visiting an olive oil mill to learn about Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Later, they visit an ancient trabucco, an old fishing machine, and discover how the seaside towns of Puglia used to catch their seafood. Alongside these adventures, Nadia makes two delicious dishes from Puglia: Focaccia Pugliese and Linguine Al Cartoccio.
The Holy Trinity of Pasta
Nadia travels to the region of Lazio, home to the iconic city of Rome and birthplace of the Pasta Queen herself. Nadia shares three classic dishes she calls the Holy Trinity of Pasta: Cacio E Pepe, Spaghetti alla Carbonara, and Bucatini all’Amatriciana. All three dishes use Lazio’s legendary cheese -- Pecorino Romano, so Nadia takes a deep dive into this key ingredient.
Zucchini Blossoms and Ricotta
While exploring Lazio, Nadia shares a Roman summer classic, Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms, in preparation for a summer dinner party. For the main course, Nadia concocts one of her specialties, Lemon Peel Ricotta Pesto. And what party would be complete without a refreshing cocktail? Make no mistake, this Negroni Sbagliato is simply stunning!
Once Upon an Italian Sunday
In this special episode, Nadia Caterina Munno "The Pasta Queen" explores the region of Lazio and makes some traditional Sunday Supper dishes. Follow along as she whips up a decadent Fettuccine Alfredo, Sautéed Dandelion Greens, and Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Sautéed Mushrooms. Along the way Nadia visits Il Vero Alfredo, harvests dandelion greens, and forages wild mushrooms.
Buffalo Mozzarella and Eggplant
Nadia continues her culinary journey to Campania, the heart of her family's pasta dynasty. Starting with a classic Caprese Salad, Nadia pays homage to the colors of the Italian flag. For the main course, she shares her Nonna-approved Eggplant Parmigiana. Join Nadia as she checks items off of her bucket list and embraces life's delightful surprises!
Lemons and Limoncello
Nadia takes inspiration from family traditions and creates three new dishes with classic origins. Inspired by a visit to one of the oldest lemon groves in the Campania region, Nadia creates a lemon-infused pasta and limoncello cocktail using Sorrento’s famous citrus fruits. After serving up an ancient Italian fable, Nadia innovates one of her family’s favorite pasta bakes.
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