Nadia Caterina Munno, star and executive producer ofThe Pasta Queenwhich arrives onPrime VideoOct.
Lazio, Campania and Puglia were whre Munno was raised, and her fathers family comes from Campania.
She wanted to include Emilia Romagna because of all of the well-known ingredients that come from that region.
Its where lasagna was invented.
Tortellini was invented there.
So I wanted to pick the region culinary-wise.
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Munno has been working withHello Sunshinesince the beginning of 2021.
The show evolved from a sizzle reel and then a pitch before landing at Prime Video.
Its very deep and personal.
All of my familys in it.
My grandparents are in it.
My great aunties are in it.
Its got laughter, crying, she said.
Its got exploring unseen parts of Italy.
I mean, God, we actually hiked a live volcano.
We did a lot of fish out of water moments for me that Ive never even experienced myself.
Theres recipes that are iconic in it.
you could really see the full depth of Italy in a very authentic, never-seen-before way.
I dont think theres anything to compare it to.
Munno also works with rice-based pasta for those that eat gluten free.
As for recipes that she had to include in the series, the list includes many classic Italian dishes.
Eggplant parmigiana, tortellini, lasagna, bolognese, fetuccine alfredo.
Were talking about like 30-40 million views viral carbonara.
Made a lot of Pasta Queen Service Announcements about it.
So, I teach you how to do it like a true Roman, like the Roman gods intended.
Munno shared that she would be open to writing a memoir.
Yeah, hundred percent.
I like taking life with humor.
I feel that every life lesson can be turned into a little humor to teach someone else.
Id like to do a humoristic memoir, like a satire or something fun like that Everybody has failures.
We all fail, but its like, how do you view the failure?
