Creating authentic gnocchi requires nothing more than simple, humble ingredients readily available at any local market, some physical elbow grease and determination, and plenty of genuine culinary love and attention to detail, resulting in pillow-soft dumplings that rival your nonna's most treasured and carefully guarded traditional recipe. Combine your homemade gnocchi with a vibrant, herbaceous Pomodoro sauce infused with fresh basil and a glass of wine for a hearty, deeply satisfying meal suited to any special celebration or family gathering throughout the year.
This fun and highly interactive class teaches the essential techniques and methods needed to craft authentic potato gnocchi dough entirely from scratch using time-honored traditional methods passed down through generations of Italian cooks and families. You'll carefully prepare tender gnocchi that you'll then pair with a classic Pomodoro sauce infused with rich Parmesan cheese, also made entirely from scratch under Chef Sandro's expert guidance and careful instruction. The delicious combination delivers authentic Italian comfort food that tastes incomparably better when you've created it yourself with care, attention, and personal effort.
No cooking background or prior culinary experience is required for success in this class. All essential equipment and quality ingredients are provided generously, and the ingredients are readily available at local markets if you want to confidently recreate this beloved dish at home afterward. Our classes maintain a casual, welcoming, and genuinely instructional atmosphere that suits both dedicated cooking enthusiasts eager for hands-on participation in every step and first-timers who prefer to observe, assist when comfortable, and taste the delicious results as they gradually learn new skills.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in and get settled. You'll be seated with your booking party and positioned for comfortable spacing from other groups to ensure pleasant social distancing. Participants within the same booking party will work together collaboratively and share both ingredients and essential equipment throughout the duration of the class, creating a team atmosphere.
Dietary Accommodations and Information:
- Vegetarian-friendly preparation
- Nut-free ingredients and preparation
- Fish-free recipe
- Shellfish-free cooking
Beverages are not included in your ticket price and must be purchased separately. Drinks are available for purchase at the venue, and outside beverages are strictly not permitted in the classroom. This class is restricted to ages 21 and older due to beverage availability at the venue.