The Missing Ingredient

3. Live f rom Italy! Behind the Scenes of the Winter Olympics, Northern Italian Cooking, & Revealing the 'Pasta King'

Hey guys! It's either feast or famine, and Nadia and Rob have a plateful to talk about this episode.  Rob is in Milan, Italy where he gives Nadia a behind the scenes look at the sights (and bites!) of 2026 Winter Olympics, and what it was like to attend the Opening Ceremony. Nadia talks about the amazing food of the region, the culinary and cultural differences between the north and the south, and reveals just how athletic she really is.   Then, Nadia talks about a special dish she's created for the South Beach Food and Wine Festival. Let's just say it's made with saffron, guanciale and tagliatelle, and tastes like it's blessed from the Pasta Gods themselves. (Try it for yourselves: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RgpHQ9_NW5OQ5rIhmVkydh_Ttc1jTRGcYp4R6COWQgs/edit?usp=sharing [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RgpHQ9_NW5OQ5rIhmVkydh_Ttc1jTRGcYp4R6COWQgs/edit?usp=sharing]).  Last but not least, February means Valentine's Day! Since love is in the air, Nadia answers one of her most frequently-asked questions: Is there a Pasta King in your life? Nadia talks about the amazing and sweet story of how she met her husband, how they've made their relationship work while moving from Italy to London and now the U.S, and what her ideal date night is like.  For more on everything Nadia & to sign up for The Royal Court, visit ThePastaQueen.cooking.   The Pasta Queen series is available now on Prime Video. Find Nadia on Instagram & TikTok: @The_PastaQueen. Please remember to follow, rate and review this podcast. Grazie!

2. New Year Edition! Resolutions, Winter Cooking & Your Most Asked Questions

Buon Anno! It's 2026 and the Pasta Queen is excited for a just gorgeous new year. On this episode, Nadia and co-host Rob kick off the new year answering YOUR most frequently asked questions! It's all the things you've been wondering about the Pasta Queen, and she reveals all. Then, Nadia breaks down how she tackles her goals and resolutions for 2026, and gives tips on how you can kick off the new year right with a glass-half full. Finally, Nadia gives you a recipe perfect for winter weather cooking- blessed by the Pasta Gods themselves: Minestrone!! Here's the link to the recipe: https://thepastaqueen.cooking/recipes/the-best-authentic-italian-minestrone-recipe/?srsltid=AfmBOorfYXO6FIeOJ2H4JEtpsPXC4SgP73cCAMYcBOfi2Ekx-SgISd5k * For more on everything Nadia & to sign up for The Royal Court, visit ThePastaQueen.cooking.   The Pasta Queen series is available now on Prime Video. Find Nadia on Instagram & TikTok: @The_PastaQueen. Please remember to follow, rate and review this podcast. Grazie!

1. Italian Christmas Traditions!

Ciao, and welcome to the very first episode of The Pasta Queen Podcast! Buon Natale! Today, it’s all about Italian Christmas Traditions. Does Nadia really cook on Christmas? What does she make on Christmas Eve? What about Christmas Day? What’s her absolute favorite Christmas tradition? All will be revealed. Nadia and her co-host Rob also discuss everything from cooking clams and octopus, making panettone, broccoli rabe and sausage and the differences between Italian and Italian-American culture. Plus, they dive into the biggest question of the century: Nadia's preferred way to make their meatballs! Hungry yet? This episode is exceptionally gorgeous — just like you are. For more on everything Nadia and to sign up for The Royal Court, visit ThePastaQueen.cooking.   The Pasta Queen series is available now on Prime Video. Find Nadia on Instagram & TikTok: @The_PastaQueen Please remember to follow, rate and review this podcast. Grazie!