Bonacini's Italy (2018)
S01E06 Campania
Episode Overview
Renowned for its stunning coastline, Campania boasts a variety of beloved Italian seafood dishes. Chef Michael Bonacini crafts a refreshing antipasto that's both crunchy and ocean-inspired, featuring shrimp, scallops, and squid seasoned with fresh sage—an impressive yet straightforward starter for any dinner party. For his primo, he prepares the iconic Margherita Pizza, believed to have originated in Naples. This simple, thin-crust pizza is topped with sweet tomatoes, creamy Buffalo mozzarella, and fragrant basil, delivering a delightful crunch. Next, he combines briny clams with starchy potatoes in a cherished dish called Spaghetti Alle Vongole. Lastly, he ventures inland to create a dish with wild boar, a protein richer and leaner than pork, enhanced with apples to highlight its natural sweetness.
