Storyline

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.

First Aired

2024-10-24
Last Aired

2024-10-24
Creator

Nadia Caterina Munno
Genre

Reality
Seasons

1
Episodes

13
Status

Returning Series
Language

Italiano, English
Network

Prime Video

Keywords:

italy cooking travel food italian cuisine

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Season 1

1. Orecchiette and Mussels

The Pasta Queen, Nadia Caterina Munno, starts her culinary tour of Italy in the region of Puglia. Come...More

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.Less

34mins 2024-10-24

2. 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 wo...More

On her final stop in Puglia, Nadia explores the town of Altamura where she learns how to make their world-famous bread.Less

28mins 2024-10-24

3. Olive Oil and Seafood

The Pasta Queen continues through the region of Puglia with her Dad, Tonino, visiting an olive oil mil...More

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.Less

31mins 2024-10-24

4. The Holy Trinity of Pasta

Nadia travels to the region of Lazio, home to the iconic city of Rome and birthplace of the Pasta Quee...More

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.Less

30mins 2024-10-24

5. Zucchini Blossoms and Ricotta

While exploring Lazio, Nadia shares a Roman summer classic, Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms, in preparation ...More

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!Less

29mins 2024-10-24

6. Once Upon an Italian Sunday

In this special episode, Nadia Caterina Munno "The Pasta Queen" explores the region of Lazio and makes...More

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.Less

45mins 2024-10-24

7. Buffalo Mozzarella and Eggplant

Nadia continues her culinary journey to Campania, the heart of her family's pasta dynasty. Starting wi...More

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!Less

27mins 2024-10-24

8. Lemons and Limoncello

Nadia takes inspiration from family traditions and creates three new dishes with classic origins. Insp...More

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.Less

30mins 2024-10-24

9. Italian Comfort Food

Nadia explores what makes the ultimate Italian comfort food, a journey that takes her from the Ancient...More

Nadia explores what makes the ultimate Italian comfort food, a journey that takes her from the Ancient Amphitheatre of Capua to her cousins’ family farm to harvest potatoes. With this knowledge, she makes two comforting classics: Gnocchi alla Sorrentina and Pastina in Brodo. These soothing dishes will make anyone’s troubles go away!Less

25mins 2024-10-24

10. Tortellini and Balsamic Vinegar

The region of Emilia-Romagna is home to the most well-known ingredients in Italian cuisine. Nadia trav...More

The region of Emilia-Romagna is home to the most well-known ingredients in Italian cuisine. Nadia travels into the heart of Bologna to learn how to make Tortellini and then to Modena to learn the process of making Balsamic Vinegar with Michelin Star Chef Massimo Bottura. Using a few potatoes and some modified poultry, Nadia highlights how this region is the capital of food and a force of nature!Less

29mins 2024-10-24

11. Cured Meats and Parmigiano Reggiano

Continuing her journey through Emilia-Romagna, Nadia makes two classics of the region: Gnocchi Fritti ...More

Continuing her journey through Emilia-Romagna, Nadia makes two classics of the region: Gnocchi Fritti and Lasagna Verde. She learns all about Italian cured meats at Salumi Grossetti and Parmigiano Reggiano at La Cappelletta. She learns that if you pay attention to all the details, then you will always end up with perfection.Less

30mins 2024-10-24

12. Truffles and Prosciutto di Parma

As her culinary tour of Emilia-Romagna comes to a close, Nadia explores some of the region's decadent ...More

As her culinary tour of Emilia-Romagna comes to a close, Nadia explores some of the region's decadent delicacies to make surprisingly simple dishes: Tagliolini al Tartufo and Pizza e Fichi. Since The Pasta Queen always cooks with the freshest ingredients, she travels to Valsamoggia to learn how to hunt for truffles before stopping in Langhirano to learn all about Prosciutto Di Parma.Less

30mins 2024-10-24

13. A Pasta Queen Christmas

Nadia has something extra special cooking for the holidays - a traditional Italian seafood feast! On t...More

Nadia has something extra special cooking for the holidays - a traditional Italian seafood feast! On the Christmas Eve menu are: Baccalà alla Napoletana, Scialatielli alle Vongole, and a show-stopping Insalata di Mare. The holidays remind her that “no matter where you go or turn you always end up home,” so the Pasta Queen heads to Campania to slice her own baccalà, and visit the Nonnas, of course!Less