Handmade Pasta Cooking Class in Bologna
Handmade Pasta Cooking Class in Bologna
Not a class in a classroom: an afternoon in Paola's home, a real Bolognese sfoglina. You roll the pasta by hand with the pin, then everyone sits down to eat the pasta you made, with a glass of wine and a proper tiramisu.
Since 2018, over 500 guests from more than 30 countries have cooked in her kitchen.
✓ All included for 129€ per person: welcome aperitivo, tools, your pasta served at the table, wine and tiramisu
✓ Small groups, max 10 people: Paola guides everyone
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, instant confirmation
✓ In Italian, English or French, minutes from the center of Bologna
✓ In a real home kitchen, HACCP certified
"Taking this culinary class in Italy was one of the highlights of my trip. I left with new cooking skills, amazing memories, and an even greater appreciation for Italian food and culture."
Only 10 seats per session. Pick your date above 👆
Roll fresh pasta by hand in Paola's kitchen, in the heart of Bologna. Not a school, not a restaurant: the home kitchen of a real sfoglina (Bologna's traditional pasta-maker), where you learn fresh pasta the way it has been made here for generations, with the rolling pin, on the wooden board, no rush.
In about 2 hours, with your hands in the dough from the very first minute, you will learn to:
- roll the sfoglia by hand with the pin, like a true Bolognese sfoglina;
- shape tagliatelle and fold tortelloni one by one;
- the little tricks you will not find in videos: the right thickness, moisture, timing and gestures.
Then everyone sits down together to eat what you made with your own hands, with a glass of wine and a proper tiramisu, the way every lunch ends in a Bolognese home worth its name. You also take home the recipe, to make it again whenever you like.
"Our time with Paola was exceptional. Her home was intimate and welcoming. My husband does little to no cooking and was nervous, and he felt welcomed and confident. Our meal was delicious."
"How lucky of us to find Paola! A beautiful day learning how to make 'real' Bolognese sauce and creating beautiful pasta, capped off with a lovely lunch served in her beautiful home."
"Paola gently guided us through the pasta-making process, and showed us how to make the BEST tiramisu we have ever had."
Paola is a Bolognese sfoglina. Since 2018 she has opened her own home kitchen, welcoming more than 500 guests from over 30 countries. She teaches in Italian, English and French, the same way she learned: hands in the dough, rolling pin and patience. When you book, you are not walking into a school, you are walking into her home.
I have never cooked before, can I join?
Yes. The class is designed for everyone, even if you have never held a rolling pin: you work in small groups (max 10 people) and Paola follows each of you step by step.
What language is the class held in?
Italian, English or French, your choice.
What is included in the 129€?
Everything: welcome aperitivo, apron, tools and ingredients, the pasta you make served at the table with 1-2 glasses of wine, the tiramisu and the recipe to take home. No extra costs.
How long is it and what time?
About 2 hours, in the late afternoon (5:00-7:00 PM). Pick your date from the calendar above: confirmation is instant.
What if my plans change?
You can cancel or reschedule free of charge up to 24 hours before, no questions asked.
Can I bring kids?
Yes: the class is open to everyone and children are welcome, getting your hands in the dough together is even more fun.
I am vegetarian or I have allergies, can I join?
Yes, everyone is welcome: for guests with allergies, intolerances or a vegetarian diet, Paola prepares a dedicated menu.
I am travelling solo, is that okay?
Of course: seats are booked per person and the final table is shared, the nicest way to meet new people.
Where does it take place?
In Paola's HACCP-certified home kitchen, a few minutes from the center of Bologna.