Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy
Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy is a six-part CNN Original Series that follows Academy Award nominee Stanley Tucci as he travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country’s regional cuisines. Follow along as Tucci explores how Italian cooking offers a glimpse into the country’s rich history and culture.
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- 2021-2022
- 2 seasons
- CNN
- Documentary, Action & Adventure
- TV-PG
Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy is a six-part CNN Original Series that follows Academy Award nominee Stanley Tucci as he travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country’s regional cuisines. Follow along as Tucci explores how Italian cooking offers a glimpse into the country’s rich history and culture.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2021
Episode 1
Naples and the Amalfi Coast
Sun, Feb 14, 2021 60 mins
Stanley takes you through the history and ingredients of Naples famous pizza through finding the freshest mozzarella and the best San Marzano tomatoes. Then, explore the island of Ischia and enjoy spaghetti and zucchini on the Amalfi Coast
Episode 2
Rome
Sun, Feb 21, 2021 60 mins
Stanley Tucci heads to Rome in search of the famous Four Pastas. Stanley orders rigatoni all'amatriciana, samples carbonara and tries a selection of cheeses and sausages made from the sheep and pigs farmed in the region.
Episode 3
Bologna
Sun, Feb 28, 2021 60 mins
Searching for Italy: Bologna - Stanley Tucci explores Bologna, seen by many as the food capital of Italy. The region of Emilia-Romagna is home to globally renowned protected food products: parmigiano, prosciutto de Parma and traditional balsamic vinegar to name a few.
Episode 4
Milan
Sun, Mar 7, 2021 60 mins
Stanley Tucci eats and drinks his way around Milan. Here, Stanley enjoys an aperitivo, feels inspired to make pizzoccheri - a noodle made from buckwheat, and enjoys classic Milanese - veal chops and risotto.
Episode 5
Tuscany
Sun, Mar 14, 2021 60 mins
Stanley Tucci explores his former home: Tuscany. Stanley does a wine bar crawl, celebrates the importance of the lowly loaf and samples dishes which use stale bread as the key ingredient.
Episode 6
Sicily
Sun, Mar 21, 2021 60 mins
Stanley Tucci visits Sicily. Here, Stanley tries a salty crunchy sensation, tastes the grapes grown in the region's unique soils, and reflects on Sicilian hospitality.
