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
96 reviews
- I had a wonderful time with Roberta in her beautiful kitchen. She is extremely knowledgeable about Italian cuisine and cooking, and answered all my questions with enthusiasm. The experience was very hands on - I made tagliatelle and spinach ricotta tortilloni, as well as tiramisu for desert. Everything was delicious and I enjoyed the yummy aperitivo prepared by Roberta! Highly recommend!
- Roberta was a gracious host in her spacious kitchen. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with her learning exactly what we had hoped. She also provided us with homemade food and drink. I would highly recommend Roberta to anyone who wants to have fun while learning about Italian dishes.
- Absolutely brilliant! Roberta was a fantastic host and welcomed us into her beautiful home. We learned how to make real pasta that truly was the most delicious in Bologna! And that’s saying something! Highly recommended!
- Our cooking class with Roberta was wonderful! My husband and I had so much fun making pasta and Tiramisu. She was a wonderful host and we really enjoyed the meal we made! I would definitely recommend this experience.
- Splendido! Not only was this pasta cooking class so much fun, it was the best pasta in Bologna! And Roberta’s home is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for a memorable, awesome and authentic experience! We will never forget it. Now can I make it that good at home? 🫶👏👏👏🤞🤞🤞
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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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