Cooking Class: Pasta Making for Beginners With Chef Nedra
In this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn how to make fresh homemade linguine from scratch, paired with a flavorful Creole-inspired vodka sauce known as "Voodoo Sauce."
Perfect for anyone who enjoys cooking or wants to try something new, this cooking lesson offers a fun and approachable way to make pasta using simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, egg yolks, olive oil and salt. Once you've kneaded, rolled and cut your pasta dough into beautiful strands of linguine, you'll then prepare a rich and creamy Voodoo Sauce featuring garlic, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, vodka and heavy cream, enhanced with spices and fresh basil. Finished with fresh basil and parmesan, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
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Handmade Linguine with Voodoo Sauce
With all-purpose flour, egg yolks, olive oil, salt, garlic, red pepper flakes (optional),
tomato paste, vodka, crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, granulated sugar, basil and Parmesan cheese
Cooking classes on Classpop! are designed to be fun, social events. Feel free to purchase wine or beer at the venue to enjoy during the class.
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 4
- Maximum Guests 25
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- Restrictions Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
- LabelsPasta Making, Vegetarian, Gourmet, Fusion, New American
Outside Reviews for Chef Nedra

Cara L.
02 Apr 2025
It doesn't get any better than this. The chicken Voodoo pasta was amazing. Also grab yourself the pootie spice for your cooking. It's improved my cooking and my friends want to know my secret. Serving size was more than plenty. YUM YUM YUM!
Event location: 1517 Alabama St., Houston, TX, 77004
Venue Type: Bar
Location is based on class date. Please select the date you plan to attend to see the correct location.
Chef Nedra is a seasoned culinary professional with formal training from Le Cordon Bleu in Chicago. Known for her dynamic presence and competitive spirit, she gained national recognition on a major cooking competition show, Hell's Kitchen. Chef Nedra specializes in elevated comfort cuisine and high-end private dining. She’s also the creator of a signature spice blend and the author of heartfelt cookbooks that reflect her deep love for food, making her a true standout in the culinary world.
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