Bologna: Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato

About This Experience

Discover the culinary charm of Bologna, Italy's gastronomic capital, on a hands-on pasta cooking class led by a skilled local sfoglina, or pasta master. The afternoon begins with a welcoming aperitivo of mortadella, piadina and local Pignoletto in a traditional kitchen in the city centre, giving you the chance to relax and get to know your fellow classmates before the cooking starts.

Next, you'll mix and sip your own Casoni spritz, a signature cocktail infused with local herbs and crafted from an age-old recipe for a distinctive twist on the classic. Then it's time to roll up your sleeves and make tagliatelle entirely by hand, no machines, just fresh eggs, flour and a rolling pin. You'll shape, slice and cook your pasta before pairing it with the kitchen's own ragù, prepared each week following a treasured family tradition.

Sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labour alongside a selection of regional wines, then round things off with a moka coffee, a digestive bitter and gelato. You'll even head home with your leftovers and PDF recipes sent by email, so you can recreate a genuine taste of Bologna in your own kitchen.

Highlights

• Learn to hand-craft authentic tagliatelle from a local sfoglina, no machines required
• Break the ice over a welcome aperitivo of piadina, mortadella and local wine
• Mix and sip your own herb-infused Casoni spritz throughout the class
• Enjoy your fresh pasta with house-made ragù and a selection of regional wines
• Finish with a digestive bitter, moka coffee and gelato
• Take home your leftovers plus PDF recipes by email

What's Included

• ✓ Pasta and spritz workshop with instructor
• ✓ Air-conditioned kitchen in the city centre
• ✓ Welcome aperitivo of piadina and mortadella
• ✓ Casoni spritz and cocktails
• ✓ Fresh, locally sourced ingredients
• ✓ Glasses of local Pignoletto sparkling white wine
• ✓ Glasses of local Sangiovese red wine
• ✓ Handmade tagliatelle with ragù
• ✓ Unlimited water and soft drinks
• ✓ Moka coffee and a digestive bitter
• ✓ Gelato with balsamic vinegar
• ✓ Your leftovers to take away
• ✓ PDF recipes sent by email

Not Included

• Gratuities (optional)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Additional food and drinks beyond those listed

What to Bring

• Comfortable clothes
• Comfortable shoes

Good to Know & Caveats

• This is a hands-on class: you'll make and shape the tagliatelle yourself, though the ragù is prepared in advance by the kitchen for the best flavour.
• The experience takes place in a small-group setting, so you'll cook alongside fellow travellers.
• Please inform the host of any dietary requirements when booking; severe food allergies may mean they are unable to host you.
• The class is not suitable for vegans, vegetarians or those with gluten intolerance.

Meeting Point

Your guide, wearing an orange apron, will meet you outside the building at your booking time and escort you into the city-centre kitchen.