Cooking Class: Handmade Italian Pasta and Sauces
Explore the art of making traditional Italian pasta in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Paolo.
In this cooking class, you'll learn how to make basic pasta dough with flour, eggs, water, salt and olive oil. Then, use fresh local ingredients to make an earthy ricotta and spinach ravioli. Or try your hand at using squid ink to make black pasta with salmon. You'll also craft potato gnocchi, tagliatelle and fettuccine. As the pasta boils, whip up a few sauces to pair with the pasta. Learn how to make a classic tomato sauce seasoned with herbs, a spicy arrabbiata sauce, a mushroom cream sauce, a Carbonara and more. Combine your pasta and sauce and dive into your Italian feast. Finish the meal with a crunchy and nutty semifreddo for dessert.
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Different Types of Pasta
From-Scratch Dough Pasta
Ricotta & spinach ravioli
Black ravioli with salmon and chives filling
Squid ink pasta with salmon in a lemon sauce
Potato gnocchi
Tagliatelle
Fettucine
Italian Sauces
Sauces to Pair With Pasta
Tomato sauce
Fresh cherry tomatoes, garlic and basil
Creamy mozzarella & tomato
Shrimps & zucchini
Puttanesca with tomato base, capers, olives and anchovies
All' Arrabbiata with spicy tomato sauce
Mushrooms, cream and Marsala wine
Gorgonzola
Lemon cream sauce
Carbonara - egg, pancetta and Parmesan cheese
All 'Amatriciana with pancetta, tomato, onion and marjoram
Dessert
Semifreddo al Croccantino
With crunchy almond semifreddo
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 1
- Maximum Guests 15
- Event Duration 5 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsGroup, Adult, Pasta Making, Fun, Italian
- This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.
Outside Reviews for Chef Paolo
Silvia
29 Jan 2025
Chef Paolo Monti’s cooking class in Lucca is an unforgettable experience for anyone passionate about learning authentic Italian cuisine. His is approachable, engaging, and full of humor, making the class enjoyable for cooks of all levels. The setting is warm and inviting, providing a great atmosphere!
Event location:
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Born in a Tuscan bakery, Chef Paolo seemed destined for a remarkable culinary journey. Inspired by his mother, he honed his skills across the globe before establishing his cooking school in the heart of Lucca in 1992. Specializing in cucina Italiana, Chef Paolo shares his passion through quick, simple recipes made with high-quality ingredients, creating a warm and engaging atmosphere filled with humor, hospitality and fun.
