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Discover how celebrated cookbook writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine in America.
Marcella Hazan wrote “The Classic Italian Cook Book” with her husband Victor translating.
Discover how Marcella Hazan became a teacher.
Marcella Hazan introduced classic Italian ingredients to America, including extra virgin olive oil.
Watch chef April Bloomfield make Marcella Hazan’s tomato sauce with onion and butter.
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