Italian Cooking Classes in San Diego

Experience pasta like never before in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Adriana. Discover why homemade noodles are worth the extra work as you mix, knead and roll out delicious fettuccine noodles. Guided by Chef Adriana, you will master knife skills and the balancing of flavors for an authentic meal. Simmer up a pot of tomatoes, herbs and a hint of Calabrian chile pepper spice for a spicy marinara that perfectly coats your scratch-made pasta for the ul...

Learn to make a potato-based pasta alternative, the classic gnocchi, in an interactive Italian cooking class that brings gourmet goodness to your home table. Chef Ben shares a lesson in crafting your own pillowy puffs of pasta-like deliciousness, the perfect substitute for your usual Italian dinner base. You'll prepare a simple gnocchi dough that uses potato in place of flour and turn it into tender gnocchi. Discover the secret to making a vodka and cream-...

Learn the secrets to creating an authentic Tuscan meal in this hands-on cooking class from Chef Marty. She'll teach you time-honored traditional culinary techniques, including how to prepare you own handmade pasta and sauces from scratch. You'll assemble a true Old World menu that includes bruschetta al pomodoro, pappardelle topped with butter, sage and Parmigiano, and an indulgent tiramisu. It's a lesson in classic Italian cuisine that brings the timeless...

In this in-person cooking class, Chef Jordan will teach you to prepare a four-course plant-based menu. You'll use fresh herbs, vegetables and produce from his own garden. With an emphasis on superfoods, this class is geared toward vegans, vegetarians and anybody interested in using common ingredients to create healthy and delicious meals. You'll make cilantro black bean cakes, gluten-free fettuccine with lemon-basil cashew pesto and sweet cacao mint ice cr...

Join Chef ShaSha for a fun and informative cooking class featuring classic Italian recipes and fresh local ingredients. Start with a fresh green antipasto salad topped with balsamic vinaigrette. Next, you'll learn how to prepare pasta from scratch using traditional Italian techniques. This will be paired with a rich Alfredo sauce accented with fresh cream and Parmesan. End this savory meal on a sweet note with authentic Sicilian granita with your choice of...

There’s nothing more appetizing than a homemade pasta and in this interactive cooking class with Chef Jarrett, you’ll master the art of making it. Begin by crafting an appetizer you can’t wait to bite into using sweet fig, burrata and prosciutto. Move on to prepare sweet potato and goat cheese agnolotti by mixing your own dough and piping it with a fresh lemon and chive filling. Pair the pasta with charred brussels smothered din a balsamic deglaze. C...

Let classic Italian spices waft through the kitchen as you learn from expert Chef Fabio in this engaging cooking class. Craft a seasonal risotto with a choice of fresh, locally sourced produce and ingredients like mushrooms and vodka shrimp. Design delectable Sicilian meatballs with tomato sauce, grated Parmesan and garlic bruschetta. End your delightful repast with a sweet and creamy pistachio tiramisu with ladyfingers, mascarpone, coffee and pistachios....

Learn how to take pizza night to the next level in this cooking class. Chef Aaron will teach you how to bake homemade pizza dough and layer it with sauce, cheese and toppings. Use toppings like Italian sausage, artichokes and mushrooms. Prepare a fresh Caprese salad with tomatoes, burrata, basil oil and balsamic reduction. For dessert, use the leftover dough to form knots topped with mascarpone, espresso powder and powdered sugar for a tiramisu-inspired en...

Chef Laura will teach you how to prepare a four-course Tuscan-inspired meal using fresh herbs, crunchy nuts and traditional ingredients. In this in-person cooking class, you'll begin with roasted tomato and olive crostini and a farro salad with pecorino Romano, pistachios, basil and mint. Your main course is grilled steak with aromatic rosemary and garlic. Round out this savory meal with a zesty Meyer lemon tart with a pine nut crust. MENURoasted Tomato an...

Give your pizza party an upgrade with the recipes from this hands-on cooking class. Learn time-honored techniques to make pizza and other treats under the guidance of Chef Ben. Make a classic antipasto platter with prosciutto, cherry peppers and cheeses, the perfect snack to begin the class. Then, fry arancini until crispy served with a marinara dipping sauce. Next, you'll make homemade pizza dough and learn how to knead and shape the dough before assembli...

Chef Jordan leads this in-person cooking class through simple yet inspiring Italian classics. For starters, you'll create a colorful caprese salad using heirloom tomatoes and basil with a homemade balsamic reduction. You'll learn how to prepare and roll homemade pasta to enjoy with a provincial marinara sauce and lemon thyme chicken breast. Italian vanilla bean panna cotta topped with berry sauce is your sweet ending to this savory and sophisticated menu....

Learn how to prepare perfect pockets of ravioli under the guidance of Chef ShaSha in this interactive cooking class. You'll learn all the basics to create three delicious Italian recipes your friends and family will request over and over. Start with a crunchy bruschetta topped with fresh tomatoes and garlic. Next is homemade ravioli filled with ricotta cheese and topped with a robust sauce. Dessert is a decadent and creamy chocolate mousse.MENUBruschetta W...