Cooking Class: Make Perfect Pasta With Chef Bemnet
Make fresh pasta and build a killer sauce in this fun, hands-on cooking class.
Create a restaurant-worthy pasta dish in this hands-on cooking class using just a few go-to ingredients. You’ll start by learning how to build a solid Marinara sauce with olive oil, garlic, basil and tomatoes (the kind you’ll want to put on everything). Chef Bemnet will show you how to cook garlic gently so it turns fragrant and sweet. Then it’s time to make fresh pasta by hand, with tips on texture, timing and doneness. The best part? You’ll finish the pasta right in the sauce so it soaks up every bit of flavor. Sign up now!
What’s Included
- A fun, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Bemnet
- An authentic pasta-making experience hosted at a local public venue in Washington D.C. (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 Bemnet, who makes every technique approachable
- A welcoming, beginner-friendly pasta-making class in Washington D.C. with zero pressure on skill level
- Plenty of tasting, laughter and learning as you grow your kitchen confidence
MENU
Fresh Fettuccine Pasta
With flour, eggs, olive oil and sea salt
Classic Marinara Sauce
With tomatoes, garlic, basil, red pepper and Parmesan
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, Beginner, Date Night, Italian
Outside Reviews for Chef Bemnet
Dan
20 Feb 2026
I learnt new skills! loved it
Lauren
12 Feb 2026
Lots of fun! Great experience
Event location: 3178-B Bladensburg Rd NE, Washington, DC, 20018
Venue Type: Brewery
Location is based on class date. Please select the date you plan to attend to see the correct location.
With over eight years of teaching experience, Chef Bemnet is a third-generation chef passionate about sharing diverse culinary traditions. Inspired by a rich family legacy, she specializes in East African, plant-based and Ethiopian-Caribbean fusion cuisine. Having previously led a successful kitchen in Oakland, she brings hands-on expertise and cultural depth to every class, inspiring students to explore bold flavors and cook with confidence.
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