Cooking Class: Salad and Pasta Pairings

Pasta and salad that marry savory flavors and hearty textures are a classic dining selection. Chef Aaron shares his winning combinations in this hands-on cooking experience. 


Start your lesson with a seasonal salad dressed with a white balsamic vinaigrette before crafting a variety of handmade pasta, each served with its own distinctive sauce, such as tagliatelle enrobed in fresh cream, Parmesan and chives, and capellini topped with a lighter blend of San Marzano tomatoes and fresh basil. Close out the class with an olive oil gelato that will transport you to the heart of Italy without ever leaving your kitchen!


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Seasonal Salad 

With white balsamic vinaigrette


Handmade Tagliatelle 

 With fresh cream, parmesan and chives


Handmade Capellini 

With San Marzano tomatoes and basil


Olive Oil Gelato 

 With white balsamic reduction


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 2
  • Maximum Guests 20
  • Event Duration 2.5 hours
  • Activity Level
    Activity Level
  • LabelsCouples, Pasta Making, Italian, Mother's Day, Valentine's, Holiday, Vegetarian

Reviews Guests Left For This Experience

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Jeanne

12 Feb 2026

We had an amazing time at Chef Aaron’s cooking class this past weekend! The environment was wonderful, and being at the chef’s home made the experience feel rustic, warm, and personal. Chef Aaron was an incredible teacher, guiding us through making pasta by hand and preparing delicious sauces from scratch. Everyone taking turns with different cooking activities made it feel like a big family meal. We loved prepping fresh herbs, chopping and crushing ingredients, and being fully hands-on. Chef Aaron was also very open and responsive, answering both group and one-on-one questions. To top it all off, we enjoyed our pasta creations with a side salad and olive oil gelato (yum)! We will definitely be coming back for more classes.

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Betsy

08 Feb 2026

The evening was so much fun! Chef Aaron was informative and entertaining and the food was amazing! Would 100% do it again!

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Allyson

23 Nov 2024

Great class! Had a wonderful time and learned alot

$ 99.99 Per person

all-inclusive: 2.5-hour class, meal and taxes.


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Chef Aaron was a chemical engineer before he left the industry to pursue his passion by enrolling in culinary school. He went on to graduate from Le Cordon Bleu and now teaches at a culinary school while working as a private chef with his own company. Chef Aaron offers unmatched hospitality through classes offered at his home, in sessions that showcase the fresh herbs, seasonal fruits and pastured eggs gathered from his 1000-square-foot garden and greenhouse.

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