Cooking classes
Balanzoni and tortelloni: a journey into stuffed pasta
5.0
Roberta
Spoken languages: Italian, English, French
Cesarina Green
Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina
Shared Experience
Your experience
- Bolognese Balanzoni
- Tortelloni
I am waiting for you for an authentic Bolognese experience among hills and tradition! After a welcome glass of wine, we will prepare together two types of fresh pasta pulled by hand with a rolling pin, as tradition dictates. The first is green puff pastry, which we will stuff with a delicious filling of mortadella, ricotta and Parmigiano to create the typical Balanzoni. The second is yellow egg pasta sheet, with which we will make classic tortelloni filled with ricotta and spinach. Once ready, we will bake them and enjoy them together with selected local wines in my home nestled in the green hills of Bologna. Who wants to learn the Bolognese tradition?
€153.00 per guest
(€77.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €153.00
€153.00
per guest€77.00 per child
Reviews
5.0
119 reviews
- Roberta was wonderful. Her kitchen was warm and inviting and she was very engaging. She took all the time we needed to explain techniques and the reasons for doing things. She provided additional information on how to make ragu and tiramisu. We talked about family and the region. The food was excellent. Absolutely worth our time and the fee. Thank you Roberta!
- È stata una piacevole parte della giornata con Roberta che si è dimostrata molto gentile, simpatica e disponibile nel farmi imparare e "giocare" con la cultura emiliana! Grazie ancora
- Roberta is beyond exceptional from her personality to hospitality to knowledge as a Chef. The evening with Roberta is one of the highlights and wonderful experience we had in Bologna. AND thank you so much for the recipes that you send to me when I got back to Canada. An evening with Roberta is a must as you will look back on the experience for many many years to come. I know when we talk about our trip in Italy, Roberta's name becomes part of the conversation Just an amazing experience and a must if in Bologna
- Mes amies et moi avons passé un moment d’exception chez Roberta, en apprenant à cuisiner des tagliatelle al ragu absolument délicieuses. Roberta nous avait en plus prépare gracieusement un antipasto typique de Bologne et un dessert délicieux, le tout avec une bouteille de vin. La classe totale. Nous reviendrons
- The entire experience was incredible. Roberta and her husband are so welcoming and easy to talk to and Roberta is a great teacher. We learned how to make tagliatelle con burro e salvia and tortellini/cappelletti agli (/ripieni di) spinaci in the beautiful kitchen, and enjoyed warm conversations about Italy, family and language. An amazing experience like no other - irreplaceable!
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€153.00 per guest
(€77.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €153.00
€153.00 per guest
Where
Roberta
Cesarina from 2023Location: Bologna (BO) Languages: Italian, English, FrenchI love my kitchen both as a space and as a working environment. I enjoy getting my hands in the dough to make pasta, including thin sheets and shortcrust pastry. Being Tuscan, my cuisine is a blend of Tuscan and Emiliana traditions. From the typical lasagna and tagliatelle to the classic Tuscan pappa al pomodoro, my kitchen represents a fusion of these regional influences. The journey through traditional flavors continues with favorites like tiramisu and the iconic Prato biscuits, perfect for dipping into Vin Santo. My kitchen reflects my passion for tradition and the joy of sharing these gastronomic pleasures with others.
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