Two Greedy Italians Series 2 May 2026

: Hearty buckwheat pasta with potatoes and Swiss chard from the mountain regions.

: A classic Roman staple featuring guanciale (or bacon), chili, and tomato sauce. Two Greedy Italians Series 2

: Their trip to Liguria explores the concept of "the beautiful figure"—the social pressure to present one's best self—and how this impacts the rituals of eating in fashionable ports like Portofino. : Hearty buckwheat pasta with potatoes and Swiss

The series and its accompanying cookbook, , emphasize Carluccio’s "MOF-MOF" philosophy: M inimum o f f uss, m aximum o f f lavour. The series and its accompanying cookbook, , emphasize

: In Lazio, they look at the evolving role of the Italian man, from traditional pasta-eating competitions to the modern kitchen. Iconic Dishes from the Series

: A simple, rustic potato and cabbage bake that highlights the "poor man's food" (la cucina povera).

In of the BBC’s Two Greedy Italians , titled Still Hungry , Antonio Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo move beyond simple nostalgia to explore how modern social changes—like the role of men, the loss of large families, and the pressure of "making do"—have reshaped Italy’s food culture. The Core Themes