An Italian Staple: Ragu Workshop and Dinner

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm UTC-06:00

542 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL | Libertyville

The Joyful Gourmet
Publisher/HostThe Joyful Gourmet
An Italian Staple: Ragu Workshop and Dinner
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Tonight we are focused on learning to make Beef and Sausage Ragu—a hearty, crowd-pleasing Italian meat sauce. We will pair your aromatic, perfectly seasoned and deeply flavorful RAGU with handmade pasta by our very own Chef Mario– owner of PastaBar, a Tuscan Kale Caesar, and Dr. Pete’s Focaccia Bread with Burrata and Roasted Grapes. Join us for an unforgettable participation-style cooking class where you’ll roll up your sleeves, sharpen your skills, and savor every bite of what you create!
Menu:
Beef and Sausage Ragu
Learn how to build deep, rich flavor with this Italian classic — from perfectly searing short ribs to slow-braising them into a melt-in-your-mouth ragu.
Served Over Local Handmade Pasta
You’ll pair your ragu with beautiful, fresh pasta sourced from a local artisan — with a discussion of the behind-the-scenes of the pasta-making process.
Tuscan Kale Caesar Salad
Crisp, bold, and flavorful. You’ll master the art of homemade dressing- whisking a creamy Caesar dressing, and baking golden herbed croutons.
Dr. Pete’s Focaccia Bread, Burrata and Roasted Grapes
A beloved Southern classic with an Italian twist — served warm, fluffy, and perfect for soaking up extra sauce.
Participation Cooking Class: Aprons and workstations will be set up for you while your Chef-Instructor walks you making sauce, salad and focaccia appetizer giving you lots of tips and tricks along the way.
Chef: Gina
One glass of wine or beer is included with the event. Additional glasses are available for purchase at the wine bar.
Tickets: $89.00
Link: https://www.thejoyfulgourmet.com/event/an-italian-staple-ragu-workshop-and-dinner/
10% off all regularly priced merchandise during the event.
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