Cooking Class: Make Gnocchi With Chef Aaron at a North Loop Wine Bar
Learn how to make delicious gnocchi in this fun, hands-on cooking class with Chef Aaron.
Begin the class by mastering the recipe to create the traditional pasta dough by combining potato, flour, eggs and salt. Then, practice kneading the dough and shaping it into gnocchi. As the pasta boils, whip up a savory ragu sauce. Give your knife skills a boost as you chop carrots, celery and onion and use fresh tomatoes for a homemade sauce. Make it a hearty dish with beef and pork and add a depth of flavor with wine. Stir your homemade pasta into your sauce and enjoy your authentic, from-scratch dish at the end of class. Book your spot today!
What’s Included
- A fun, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Aaron
- An authentic pasta-making experience hosted at a local public venue in Minneapolis (venue varies by date)
- All fresh ingredients and professional cooking tools provided
- Expert techniques, tips and chef insights you can use long after class
- A complete meal you’ll cook and enjoy yourself
What to Expect
- Step-by-step guidance from Chef Aaron who makes every technique approachable
- A welcoming, beginner-friendly pasta-making class in Minneapolis with zero pressure on skill level
- Plenty of tasting, laughter and learning as you grow your kitchen confidence
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Handmade Gnocchi
With potatoes, flour, eggs, salt and Parmesan cheese
Handmade Ragu Sauce
With beef, pork, wine, tomatoes, carrots, celery, onions, oregano and basil
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, Beginner, Date Night, Fun, Italian
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Jodi
21 Apr 2026
Chef Aaron from Classpop was fantastic! He was friendly, very organized, extremely knowledgeable and he explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. He was also very patient with everyone in the class. He was very prepared with all the cooking tools and ingredients we needed with clear instructions all along the way. When a burner stopped working, he calmly swapped in a spare he had brought. His professionalism and calm demeanor really stood out. The gnocchi we made was delicious, and my friend and I had a great time making it thanks to Chef Aaron. We especially loved his helpful tips on chopping vegetables safely. I would definitely take another class with Chef Aaron!
Alexi
12 Apr 2026
Very knowledgeable, energetic and dynamic! Would hire for a private dinner or special occasion based on the skill demonstrated today!
Angie
30 Mar 2026
Chef Aaron was great. Good instruction and helpful. Pasta we made tasted delicious!
Event location: 2827 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55408
Venue Type: WIne Bar
Location is based on class date. Please select the date you plan to attend to see the correct location.
Meet your chef
Chef Aaron blends old-world Italian tradition with world-class fine dining experience. From learning in his Nonna’s kitchen to collaborating in Michelin-level kitchens alongside Thomas Keller and Daniel Humm, his style is both soulful and refined. Chef Aaron cooked in acclaimed restaurants and spent time in Italy honing his craft with handmade pasta and regional specialties. Today, Chef Aaron brings that expertise into intimate dining experiences and hands-on classes, teaching the techniques and recipes behind his signature dinners.
