ABOUT:
Nadia Caterina Munno, a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author and Italian icon, is celebrated for her contagious energy, love for people, classic recipes, and spreading the beauty of Italy worldwide. Born and raised in Rome, Italy, she comes from a long family line of pasta makers dating back to the 1800s. To millions of followers across her social channels, she is The Pasta Queen, sharing her mouthwatering and unique recipes in the kitchen with a healthy side of authenticity, wicked humor, and dramatic storytelling. Nadia has appeared on shows like TODAY, The Drew Barrymore Show, Sherri, and Good Morning America, and Entrepreneur magazine has dubbed her “a force to be reckoned with in the digital space.”
Nadia created The Pasta Queen in 2020 after exploring TikTok and seeing that a fellow app user had shared a blasphemous video of a horrifying lasagna and that her worst fear had come true. She knew that she needed to share the high-quality, accessible, authentic recipes that have been in her family for generations with the world – and she quickly became a viral sensation! Following the kick-start of her success, Nadia debuted her first cookbook, The Pasta Queen, in late 2022 so her fans could access never-before-shared recipes featuring the signature pasta tips and tricks that are 100% authentic to Italian traditions.
WHAT’S NEW:
In spring 2024, Nadia launched a line of five authentic jarred sauces, available exclusively at Walmart and Walmart.com. Recreating Nadia’s homemade recipes is now easier than ever with these quick and healthy pasta sauces. After providing millions of social media followers and pasta enthusiasts across the globe with unique and mouthwatering homemade recipes every day across her @The_PastaQueen channels and through her cookbook, fans can now easily recreate Nadia’s homemade recipes with these quick and healthy pasta sauces.
Personally overseen by Nadia, each of the five sauces was developed with the finest high-quality ingredients and made with no artificial colors or flavors. Nadia created the recipes prioritizing the use of fresh, Italian ingredients, only incorporating elements that she would use in her home kitchen for her friends and family. The Pasta Queen Pasta Sauces include traditional Marinara, Spicy Arrabbiata, bright and tangy Lemon Temptress, Spicy Vodka, and creamy Four Cheese. The line of sauces offers endless pastabilities: They’re perfect for everything from a classic weeknight spaghetti Marinara with meatballs to a Spicy Arrabbiata chicken dish. Get creative with Creamy Lemon Temptress on seafood, spice up risottos with Spicy Vodka, or elevate pizza with the Four Cheese sauce. Mix, match, and make every meal uniquely gorgeous — just like you are!
Looking ahead to fall 2024, Nadia will debut her second cookbook, The Art of Italian Cooking, which will help readers create an Italian dinner party fit for royalty. Go beyond the first course of pasta with this brand-new cookbook from The Pasta Queen herself. From aperitivi that awaken your appetite to desserts that end meals on a sweet note – and all the courses in between. With over a hundred delicious recipes and stunning photographs that will transport you to the heart of the Mediterranean, this cookbook also delves into Nadia’s food philosophies, including the importance of using seasonal ingredients, following a balanced diet, and celebrating cultural history through food. Available on November 12, 2024, published by Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster.
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