Vibrant, seasonal ingredients are the foundation of the Italian feast featured in this cooking class led by Chef Vince. Practice the authentic Italian principles of simplicity as you learn how to produce a robust meal using fresh, simple, easily-sourced ingredients. You'll learn to make fresh pasta in addition to various other cooking techniques.
This class will start with a classic Caprese salad topped with an herby homemade pesto sauce. Handmake fresh pasta dough and shape it into spaghetti for a hearty clam white wine dish you'll want to make again and again. Learn about flavor profiles and cleanse your palette with a crisp asparagus and arugula salad before indulging in creamy zabaglione for dessert, topped with zingy lemon whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
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Pesto Caprese
With pine nuts, fresh mozzarella and ripe tomatoes
Chef Vince’s passion is providing the Tucson area with healthy dishes that are also flavorful and satisfying. With his diverse culinary background, he's able to create a variety of innovative meals that can be tailored to all types of dietary preferences. He loves gardening and expertly infuses fresh ingredients into his dishes. Chef Vince is eager to take aspiring chefs and students on exciting explorations of his favorite cuisines.