Make real Italian pasta with a master pasta maker

Ready to dive into the art of authentic Italian pasta? Join our fun online session where a master pasta maker will guide you step-by-step to create delicious homemade pasta from scratch. No experience needed! Get your apron on, bring your enthusiasm, and let's roll up our sleeves to craft some mouthwatering pasta together. Perfect for food lovers who want to impress family and friends with real Italian flavors. Don’t miss out on this tasty adventure!

Info: Your culinary journey begins the Italian way — with a spritz in hand. As you arrive, settle in and meet your fellow pasta makers over a glass of this iconic ruby-red or orange aperitivo, made with either Select or Aperol — the two classic bitters behind Italy's favorite drink. I'll share the story behind the spritz: how it started in the Veneto region, evolved through the decades, and became the symbol of Italian aperitivo culture. Non-alcoholic options are also available, so everyone can raise a glass. It's the perfect way to break the ice, get comfortable, and set the mood before we roll up our sleeves and start cooking together.

Info: Travel from North to South through pasta, discovering the stories and traditions behind each shape. This isn't just a cooking demo — it's a hands-on journey. You'll get your hands into the dough itself, learning the techniques passed down through generations to knead, roll and shape pasta the traditional way. As we work, I'll guide you through the fascinating history behind Italy's regional pasta traditions: why certain shapes were born in certain regions, how geography, climate and local ingredients shaped their evolution, and the stories behind the fillings — from the rich, slow-cooked ragùs of the North to the lighter, vegetable and cheese-based fillings of the South. You'll come away not just knowing how to make pasta, but understanding why it looks and tastes the way it does — a true taste of Italian identity, one shape at a time.

Info: Mix, knead and roll your dough from scratch as I guide you step by step through the essential techniques. Working with traditional tools handed down through generations — the wooden board (tagliere), the rolling pin (mattarello), and the tools used to shape each specific format — you'll learn the real secrets behind perfect pasta. We'll talk about choosing the right flour and understanding how different types affect texture and result, finding the perfect balance of ingredients for a smooth, elastic dough, and the techniques to shape multiple pasta formats with surprising simplicity, even as a first-timer. I'll also share the best ways to store and preserve fresh pasta, whether you're cooking it the same day or saving it for later. By the end of this hour, you'll have the confidence and know-how to make pasta from scratch anytime, anywhere.

Info: Turn your dough into two regional pasta shapes, learning the gestures and tricks that make each one unique. Depending on the day, you'll get to try your hand at shapes such as spaghetti, bigoli, tagliatelle, lasagna, ravioli, tortelli, orecchiette, gnocchetti sardi, garganelli and corzetti — each one tied to a different region and its own hand-shaping tradition, passed down for generations. Beyond the classic doughs, I'll also reveal the secrets to coloring pasta naturally, using ingredients like spinach, beet, turmeric and squid ink to create vibrant hues without any artificial additives. We'll explore creative patterns and techniques to make your pasta not only delicious but visually striking too. By the end, you'll have two beautiful, handmade pasta shapes ready for the final dish — and a set of skills you can bring home.

Info: Cook your pasta, then share it around the table with good company and a sweet treat. The two shapes you've handmade — one of them filled — are cooked and served so everyone can taste the fruits of their labor together, family-style, the way Italians love to eat. Then comes the perfect ending: a classic homemade tiramisù, or, during the summer months, a refreshing sorbetto to cool down after a morning of cooking. It's the ideal way to close the experience — full plates, full hearts, and one last taste of Italy to remember.

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