Cooking classes
Balanzoni and tortelloni: a journey into stuffed pasta
5.0
Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina
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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
88 reviews
- Roberta has so much charm, knowledge and sophistication that simply spending time with her was a pleasure! The fact we cooked together and had a fantastic dinner afterwards was a bonus. The best experience to do in Bologna!
- I can’t say enough wonderful things about our this experience. It was truly the highlight of our trip. Roberta was so warm and welcoming. We got to choose the type of pasta we wanted to learn how to make and we learned her mother’s recipe for tiramisu. She even placed a candle in the tiramisu to celebrate my son’s birthday. One of my favorite pics is when she gave a kiss to his head. We really felt like we were in Nona’s kitchen. We had so much fun learning all the details of making, kneading, and rolling out the pasta. We also enjoyed delicious wine and espresso over conversations. The food, the company, the culture, the conversation, the whole experience is something we will forever remember. Roberta also shared the recipes with us so we can continue to enjoy this experience even after we arrive back home. 10/10 I would recommend this to anyone visiting Bologna. My son and I have not stopped talking about this all day! ——- Non posso che descrivere questa esperienza meravigliosa. È stata davvero il momento clou del nostro viaggio. Roberta è stata così calorosa e accogliente. Abbiamo potuto scegliere il tipo di pasta che volevamo imparare a fare e abbiamo imparato la ricetta del tiramisù di sua madre. Ha persino messo una candelina nel tiramisù per festeggiare il compleanno di mio figlio. Una delle mie foto preferite è quella in cui gli ha dato un bacio sulla testa. Ci siamo sentiti davvero come nella cucina della nonna. Ci siamo divertiti tantissimo a imparare tutti i dettagli su come preparare, impastare e stendere la pasta. Abbiamo anche gustato un delizioso vino e un espresso chiacchierando. Il cibo, la compagnia, la cultura, le conversazioni, l'intera esperienza è qualcosa che ricorderemo per sempre. Roberta ha anche condiviso le ricette con noi, così possiamo continuare a goderci questa esperienza anche una volta tornati a casa. 10/10 Lo consiglierei a chiunque visiti Bologna. Io e mio figlio non abbiamo smesso di parlarne per tutto il giorno!
- Roberta and her cooking class were amazing! We made ravioli, tortelloni and tiramisu . Roberta was very knowledgeable, kind , patient, and very enthusiastic in teaching how to make pasta ! Her kitchen was amazing , everything was prepared and organized for us to start right away . It was wonderful to have the class in her beautiful kitchen and be able to enjoy eating our lunch that we made together in her beautiful dining area . She was very friendly and very hands on and helpful with instructions and methods . Certainly recommend with 5+*****
- Roberta was very welcoming! Her home and location of the cooking class was very beautiful. Everything was set up in her kitchen which was a culinary dream! My daughter (14yr) my aunt and I enjoyed learning to make tortelloni and ravioli and tiramisu. Roberta spoke English very well and was easy to follow with the cooking. All parts of the dish were hands on from pasta to filling of pasta and all dessert ingredients. The food was simple, yet incredible flavorful! We absolutely enjoyed our experience and would highly recommend Roberta’s class to anyone interested in traditional Italian pasta!
- We loved our morning with Roberta. She is a very welcoming and gracious.. She really knows how to cook and how to teach others to cook. Her kitchen is beautiful. We made two different kinds of tortelloni, each absolutely delicious. It was a very relaxing hiatus in our trip. Though we spent only one morning together, we felt as though we were leaving a dear friend, and it was hard to leave !
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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 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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