Create delicious fresh pasta from scratch in this Italian cooking workshop, learning techniques that rival those of traditional Italian grandmothers without the expense of restaurant dining. You will master the preparation of two distinct pasta doughs, one with eggs and one without, while exploring your choice of flours to understand how different ingredients affect texture and flavor. Following dough preparation, you will practice rolling and cutting techniques to create various classic shapes, including fettuccine, cavatelli, farfalle, pappardelle, orecchiette, and strozzapreti. You will learn to identify these traditional shapes, translate their Italian names, and understand the historical and regional origins of each style.
Additional Learning:
The workshop teaches proper sauce pairing techniques, ensuring you understand which sauces complement specific pasta shapes for optimal flavor combinations. You will enjoy a small tasting of your fresh pasta prepared with the chef's featured sauce and will take home your shaped pasta to cook and store for future use, along with detailed instructions for cooking and proper storage methods. This beginner-friendly cooking class provides an enjoyable way to develop new culinary techniques while spending quality time with family, friends, or a romantic partner.
What is Included:
- All materials, ingredients, and cooking equipment
- Aprons for class use, with the option to purchase a new apron to keep as a souvenir
- Clear demonstrations and hands-on cooking instruction
- A sampling of what you prepared, along with a complete sit-down meal in most cases
- Take-home recipes for future reference
- Direct access to an experienced chef who will answer your cooking questions
- Your shaped, dried pasta to prepare at home
- Comprehensive kitchen cleanup handled by the venue staff
Skills and Prerequisites:
No prior cooking knowledge or skills are required. Instruction is personalized and tailored to match your skill level in small group settings. Some public handmade pasta classes are appropriate for children, while others are designated for adults only; minimum age requirements are specified for each session. Teaching Table prioritizes sourcing ingredients from local, seasonal, sustainable, and organic suppliers whenever possible.
What to Bring:
The venue will provide water and tea. You are welcome to bring your own beverages if preferred. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and tie back long hair for safety and comfort during the class.
School Notes: After you purchase your tickets, please reach out to CourseHorse or the school for any food allergies, or restrictions.
