The Pasta Queen

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.