Cooking Class: Tuscan Pasta Feast
Learn the timeless art of handmade pasta in this interactive cooking class with Chef Shawnie.
You'll prepare fresh egg pasta dough from scratch, learning how to mix, knead and roll it until smooth and ready to shape. Then, you'll create a variety of handmade pasta, including ravioli and tortellini filled with ricotta and spinach or savory sausage, along with delicate fazzoletti. To complete your meal, you'll prepare a fresh pomodoro sauce and a rich pesto made with basil and sun-dried tomatoes. With all ingredients and pasta-making equipment provided, this cooking class offers a relaxed and rewarding way to develop practical skills while enjoying authentic Italian flavors. Reserve your spot today!
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Handmade Pasta Dough
With Italian 00 flour, eggs and olive oil
Ricotta and Spinach Filling
With Ricotta, spinach, lemon, garlic and fresh herbs
Sausage Filling
With Italian sausage, Parmesan cheese, butter, garlic and fresh herbs
Classic Pomodoro Sauce
With tomatoes, garlic, onion, olive oil and basil
Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
With basil, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts and garlic
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 10
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- Labels Pasta Making, Couples, Italian, Beginner
Outside Reviews for Chef Shawnie
Nathalie
20 Mar 2026
Chef Shawnie's experience spans multiple cuisines. She loves to share stories about Wanderlust Tours, a boutique culinary travel company she founded in 2023, which take you down a trip to hands-on villa cooking classes and regional culinary workshops - from teaching pasta-making in Italy to preparing seafood in France. Her friendly and approachable personality are an added bonus to welcome into your home.
Event location: Columbus
Chef travels to your location
Chef Shawnie is a culinary instructor and food writer known for bringing globally inspired flavors into every class. Drawing from her experience living and working throughout Europe, she creates travel-driven menus that highlight the connection between cuisine, culture and tradition. As a resident chef in Columbus, she leads engaging, hands-on sessions with a warm and approachable style, helping you build confidence in the kitchen while discovering new techniques and flavors.
