Cooking classes
A journey into tradition: tortellini and tiramisu
4.9
Paola
Spoken languages: Italian, English, Spanish
Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina
Shared Experience
Your experience
- Tortellini
- Tiramisu
The tortellino is the iconic dish of Bologna, and in this course, you will learn how to make it step by step, from simple ingredients to creating a masterpiece. I will reveal all the secrets to making your Sundays special by recreating this Bolognese tradition at home. Cooking is an act of love that everyone owes to themselves, and I’m here to show you how. We’ll start with an appetizer made by me, then move on to making the dough, preparing the filling, and shaping the tortellini. We’ll finish the course by tasting the tortellini in broth or with Parmesan cream, followed by an iconic dessert: tiramisù. I look forward to welcoming you for an authentic and delicious experience!
€163.00 per guest
(€82.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €163.00
€163.00
per guest€82.00 per child
Reviews
4.9
11 reviews
- A very special experience cooking with Paola in Bologna. Paola is a wonderful cook, teaching us to make pumpkin gnocchi, hand-rolled pasta and the best tiramisu in the world with patience and humor in her classic kitchen. Paola even invited a delightful university student to join us to assist in translation. It was a very special evening with delicious food and great conversations about living in Italy, all delivered in Paola's elegant dining room in her beautiful home. Our evening with Paola was the highlight of our two-week stay in Bologna. Even if you don't like to cook, this is an experience that should not be missed.
- We had a lovely experience with Paola and anna! They were very friendly and welcoming, we learned so much about the Italian (and Bolognese) food and had a great time. Most importantly - we learned how to make excellent tortellini and tiramisu, it was a very "hands on" experience and the food was amazing! Highly recommend!
- Paola was fantastic! My family had so much fun learning how to make ravioli, tagliatelle and tiramisù. My teenagers had fun listening to music, cooking, and everything came out so delicious! Her home is also beautiful and located in the perfect part of Bologna, easy to walk to. I highly reccomended this class with Paola! Better than eating at a restaurant, and it’s so nice to make a friend in Italy!
- Paola, was a great teacher and host. She showed us how to make tortillini in broth and creme sauce. For desert we also made tiramisu. They both came out wonderfully. It was certainly the best tortillini and tiramisu we've had. We are for sure going to make this at home once we return. Great experience. We would definitely do again.
- My family and I scheduled this pasta class with high hopes and Paola did not disappoint! We entered her lovely home in the center of Bologna and felt welcomed and comfortable. Paola is learning English and had a translator with her who we also loved (thank you Agnese!). We were immediately put to work making tiramisu, pumpkin gnocchi and tagliatelle ragu. Paola had done quite a bit of preparation so everything was ready for us. She was organized, clean, and kept us all busy. We enjoyed the meal (which was so much food!) at her dining room table and stayed chatting for quite some time, never feeling rushed. It was a wonderful experience that I will not soon forget. We arrived home in the US and my teenagers asked if they could make "Paola's pumpkin gnocchi" this week. Paola was the perfect host and I would love to go back and learn more from her, she has so much knowledge. Paola, we will be back - next time lasagna and pizza dough! Grazie mille!!
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€163.00 per guest
(€82.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €163.00
€163.00 per guest
Where
Paola
Cesarina from 2024Location: Bologna (BO) Languages: Italian, English, SpanishWith Calabrian roots, strong Sicilian influences from my grandmother, and Neapolitan heritage from my mother, I carry a rich culinary tradition. For 25 years, I’ve lived in Bologna, where I’ve passionately embraced the local gastronomy, mastering the art of traditional Bolognese dishes. At the same time, I love to experiment, creating new recipes that blend my roots with contemporary inspiration. My cooking is a journey through authentic flavors and innovation, always guided by a love for conviviality and the finest ingredients.
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