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Lake Garda
Lake Garda: Fresh Pasta Class with Wine
180
Overview
Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta Course with Wines at Lake Garda offers a delightful immersion into the heart of Italian cuisine. Participants will discover the time-honored art of crafting fresh pasta, from mastering the dough to creating traditional shapes like spaghetti and other unique pasta types. This hands-on experience allows everyone to learn the techniques to replicate authentic recipes.
Under expert guidance, guests will learn to roll the dough both manually and using a traditional hand dough sheeter. The secrets to a perfect pasta dish, including vegetarian sauces, will be revealed. Participants will enjoy the fruits of their labor, tasting their handmade pasta paired with regional wines such as Bardolino Classico and Chiaretto. The class takes place in a welcoming home setting, offering a true taste of Italian culinary culture.
This culinary experience is a unique opportunity to take home the flavors and techniques of Italy, ready to impress friends and family. It includes all necessary equipment, bottled water, lunch, coffee, tea, alcoholic beverages, and an apron. 
Highlights
Make fresh pasta from scratch: Learn the ancient art of pasta making from expert chefs.
Taste local wines: Enjoy pairings of your pasta with regional wines like Bardolino Classico.
Hands-on cooking experience: Create spaghetti and other pasta dishes with guidance from the instructor.
Take home Italian flavors: Learn techniques and recipes to recreate authentic dishes at home.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers loved learning how to make different types of pasta.
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The wine tasting was a highlight for many.
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People felt welcome and at ease in the kitchen setting.
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Guests appreciated the instructors sharing their experience and traditions.
Some customers may not speak English or Italian, which could pose a challenge.
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Participants should be aware that the recipes are vegetarian-focused.
The Journey
Lake Garda Cooking Class
A hands-on cooking class where you'll learn to make various types of pasta, including potato gnocchi, spaghetti alla guitar, and short pasta, guided by experienced instructors passionate about sharing their culinary traditions.
Italian Kitchen
An immersive culinary environment where you'll discover the techniques for creating traditional first courses and enjoy a local wine tasting to enhance your cooking experience.
Know Before You Go
This cooking class includes an apron, bottled water, lunch, all fees and taxes, coffee and tea, alcoholic beverages, and the use of all necessary equipment. It excludes anything not specifically mentioned as included. Confirm meeting point details upon booking.
Hot Tip
To make the most of this cooking class, be sure to ask questions! The instructors are happy to share their knowledge and help you perfect your pasta-making skills. Also, come hungry and ready to enjoy the fruits of your labor with the included wine tasting.
Review Summary
Customers find this cooking class at Lake Garda highly enjoyable, praising the friendly and knowledgeable instructors who make the experience fun and educational. Many highlight the quality of the homemade pasta, the generous wine tasting, and the relaxed atmosphere of cooking in a local home. The clear step-by-step guidance and interaction with hosts receive particular commendation. Some note the great value relative to the price and the memorable cultural immersion. There are minimal negative remarks, with occasional minor logistical clarifications requested, but overall satisfaction is very high.
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