The first episode is about getting started, as Michela shows how easy it is to make fresh pasta at home, without gadgets, and delicious pasta sauces.
On the menu is linguine primavera and farfalle in an oozy mozzarella and tomato sauce.
Michela travels to Bologna, and a specialist pasta shop. She also learns the secrets of authentic bolognaise - or ragu as the Italians call it.
She also makes lasagne verdi with walnut and sage pesto.
