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Bologna Pasta Class: Handmake Tagliatelle & Ragù
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Overview
Bologna: Tagliatelle & Ragù Home Cooking Class with wine transports guests to the heart of Bologna, inviting them into a traditional home for an authentic culinary experience. This is a hands-on cooking class where participants learn to create three classic pasta dishes from scratch. Under the guidance of local experts, aspiring chefs will master the art of making tortelloni, tagliatelle, and ravioli, using traditional techniques passed down through generations.
Beyond pasta, this experience delves into the secrets of Bologna's world-famous ragù sauce. Following the original recipe step-by-step, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the flavors and methods that make this sauce a culinary icon. The class ensures the freshest, seasonal ingredients, with occasional substitutions like tortellini or strichetti offering a dynamic glimpse into Bologna’s gastronomic heritage.
The experience culminates in a delightful meal where guests savor the pasta dishes they've prepared, complemented by water, wine, and coffee. A choice of dessert or fresh fruit provides a sweet ending to this unforgettable culinary journey. This intimate cooking class offers a personal connection to Bologna's culinary traditions, far from crowded tourist spots. It’s a chance to immerse oneself in the local culture and create lasting memories through food. 
Highlights
Make Pasta by Hand: Learn to craft classic pasta like tagliatelle, tortelloni, and ravioli from scratch.
Master Authentic Ragù: Discover the secrets to Bologna's famous ragù sauce with a step-by-step original recipe.
Enjoy a Full Meal: Savor the pasta you made, paired with wine, water, coffee, and dessert or fruit.
Experience Bolognese Culture: Step into a traditional home and immerse yourself in the local culinary heritage.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally rave about this cooking class. They enjoy the hands-on experience, delicious food, and authentic cultural immersion. Some mention minor issues with class size or wanting more time with each pasta, but overall, it’s highly recommended.
Customers loved learning to make pasta from scratch.
Many enjoyed the friendly and knowledgeable instructors.
Guests appreciated the delicious meal and wine included.
Customers felt like they were experiencing authentic Bolognese culture.
Some customers felt the class size was a little too large.
A few guests wished for more hands-on time with each pasta type.
The Journey
Bolognese Home
A welcoming and traditional home in Bologna where you'll experience an authentic cooking class.
Pasta Making Station
A designated area where you'll learn to craft three iconic fresh pasta dishes: tortelloni, tagliatelle, and ravioli (or tortellini/strichetti seasonally) by hand.
Ragù Sauce Preparation Area
A space dedicated to learning the art of preparing Bologna’s world-famous ragù sauce, meticulously following the original recipe step by step.
Dining Area
A communal space where you'll savor a full meal featuring the pasta dishes you’ve made, perfectly paired with water, wine, and freshly brewed coffee, followed by a choice of dessert or fresh fruit.
Know Before You Go
This cooking class includes bottled water, recipes to take home, lunch, alcoholic beverages, a hands-on home cooking lesson, and dessert or fresh fruit. It excludes hotel pick-up and drop-off. The meeting point is at a private home in Bologna. Please note that the group size is small to ensure a personalized experience. Dietary restrictions can usually be accommodated with advance notice.
Hot Tip
Many past guests suggest coming hungry and ready to get your hands messy! Wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting a little flour on. Also, be sure to ask questions – the instructors are passionate about Bolognese cuisine and love sharing their knowledge.
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