A Taste of Italy: Handcrafted Pasta & Italian Classics

Sun Aug 16 2026 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-04:00

150 N Martinwood Road Ste 402, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37923 | Knoxville

The Cutting Edge Classroom
Publisher/HostThe Cutting Edge Classroom
A Taste of Italy: Handcrafted Pasta & Italian Classics
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A Hands-On Culinary Experience 🍝🍷
Pack your appetite and your sense of adventure—it’s time to eat your way through Italy, no passport required!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of hands-on cooking, laughter, and authentic Italian flavor as Chef John Alunni guides you through the art of creating fresh, restaurant-quality dishes from scratch using treasured family recipes.
From the first stretch of pasta dough to the final sweet bite of dessert, you’ll roll up your sleeves and step right into the heart of Italian cooking. Chef John will share expert techniques, insider tips, and generations of culinary tradition—all served with plenty of personality and flair 👨‍🍳✨
You’ll learn how to craft handmade pasta, build bold, authentic sauces, and finish with a show-stopping dessert. And the best part? You get to enjoy everything you make along the way.
By the end of the night, you’ll leave full, inspired, and confident to recreate these Italian classics in your own kitchen.
🍽️ What’s on the Menu
đź§€ Four Cheese Ravioli Puttanesca
Bold, rich, and packed with flavor—fresh pasta filled with a decadent blend of cheeses, paired with a vibrant puttanesca-style sauce featuring briny, garlicky, and slightly spicy Italian flair.
🍄 Pappardelle with Creamy Sausage, Wild Mushroom & Prosciutto Alfredo
Hearty ribbons of pasta tossed in a velvety cream sauce with savory sausage, earthy wild mushrooms, and delicate ribbons of prosciutto for a rich, layered Italian comfort dish.
🍝 Bucatini Carbonara
A Roman classic elevated with silky bucatini pasta, creamy egg-based sauce, crispy pancetta, and cracked black pepper—simple, luxurious, and unforgettable.
🍞 Roasted Vegetable Focaccia Bread
Golden, fluffy focaccia topped with caramelized roasted vegetables and herbs—warm, aromatic, and perfect for soaking up every last drop of sauce.
🍋 Lemon Ricotta Almond Cake
Bright, moist, and delicately sweet with citrusy sparkle—the perfect refreshing finale to your Italian feast.
🍸 Cocktail Feature
Italian Raspberry Martini
A bubbly, fruit-forward signature cocktail to sip while you cook, laugh, and celebrate la dolce vita.
👨‍🍳 About the Experience
Instructor: Chef John Alunni – Your culinary guide and pasta perfectionist
Format: Demonstration + Hands-On Cooking Experience
Come hungry, leave inspired, and take home a little taste of Italy in every bite ❤️
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150 N Martinwood Road Ste 402, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37923

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