Cooking Class: Italian Pasta-Making Essentials
Discover the art of authentic handmade pasta in this hands-on cooking class featuring classic Italian favorites.
Under the guidance of Chef MJ, you'll learn essential pasta-making techniques while preparing two delicious pasta varieties from scratch. Start by rolling out long, silky ribbons of pappardelle by hand before exploring how to achieve the perfect texture using a pasta machine. Next, master the art of shaping delicate agnolotti filled with creamy ricotta and fresh herbs. While your pasta rests, prepare a vibrant tomato and basil sauce and a nut-free pesto featuring basil, spinach, Parmesan and pepitas. Along the way, you'll pick up practical tips and techniques to recreate these Italian specialties at home. Finish by sitting down to savor your handmade creations and celebrate your newfound pasta-making skills. Book your spot today!
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Hand-Rolled Pappardelle
With 00 flour, eggs and water
Machine-Rolled Pasta
With 00 flour, eggs and water
Filled Agnolotti
With 00 flour, eggs, water, Ricotta and herb filling
Nut-Free Pesto Sauce
With basil, spinach, Parmesan, pepitas and olive oil
Classic Tomato Sauce
With tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, basil and salt
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 8
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- Labels Pasta Making, Couples, Group, Italian, Vegetarian, Beginner
Outside Reviews for Chef MJ
Silvia
09 Oct 2026
Chef MJ brings a wonderful combination of experience, creativity and an approachable teaching style to her classes. Her background and passion shines through, and she has a great way of making the experience feel fun and accessible. A lovely choice for anyone looking to learn new skills.
Chef MJ is an experienced culinary professional with a diverse background in restaurant kitchens, catering and culinary management. Her expertise spans Italian cuisine, handmade pasta, farm-to-table cooking, baking and pastry, as well as high-end catering and large-scale events. With a strong foundation in hospitality, she combines practical culinary techniques with a passion for bringing people together through food. Chef MJ creates welcoming, engaging cooking experiences where guests can develop new skills, explore exciting flavors and make lasting memories.
