S1 E5 ∙ Bologna ∙

Rick Stein visits Bologna and learns how to make fresh egg pasta used for tortellini, tagliatelle, ravioli and lasagne - he also tries 13-year-old Parmesan cheese.

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All episodes for series 1 of Rick Stein's Long Weekends

  • S1 E1 · Bordeaux

    Rick enjoys an autumnal culinary long weekend in his favourite French town of Bordeaux.

  • S1 E2 · Reykjavik

    Rick Stein enjoys a winter break in Reykjavik in search of the perfect cod.

  • S1 E3 · Berlin

    Rick enjoys a long weekend in Berlin and samples some delicious seasonal creations.

  • S1 E4 · Vienna

    Rick visits Vienna, the city that is home to comfort dishes like tafelspitz and goulash.

  • S1 E5 · Bologna

    Rick visits Bologna and learns how to make fresh egg pasta used for tortellini, tagliatelle and lasagne.

  • S1 E6 · Lisbon

    Rick Stein visits Lisbon on the banks of the River Tagus, a city in love with its seafood.

  • S1 E7 · Copenhagen

    Rick visits Copenhagen, the home of new Nordic cuisine, and cooks fried pork belly.

  • S1 E8 · Cadiz

    Rick visits the historic Andalusian city of Cadiz, which is renowned for its fresh tuna and manzanilla.

  • S1 E9 · Thessaloniki

    Rick visits the northeastern Greek city of Thessaloniki and arrives just in time for its peach harvest.

  • S1 E10 · Palermo

    Rick Stein's long weekends across Europe come to a conclusion in the city of Palermo.