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
103 reviews
- Roberta was absolutely wonderful! The way she made us feel so welcome made it easy to feel comfortable and ready to learn! We had fun and enjoyed the delicious food and wine and the company. A very memorable experience . Grazie!!!! 🩷
- The highlight of our entire trip! Roberta taught us how to make delicious Balzoni and Tortaloni. In addition to being a warm host and welcoming us into her immaculate kitchen, Roberta was a wonderful teacher and we came away with many helpful tips for making pasta back home. I would highly recommend this experience!
- This lesson was incredible! Roberta was so so sweet and I learned so much from her. We made ragu alla bolognese and it was absolutely delicious. She also offered me wine and tiramisu! Highly recommend!!
- Great Experience! Had a wonderful and educational cooking time. Roberta was so graceful and explained every step in detail in her perfect English. Learned so much and she was very welcoming. Highly recommend this cooking Italian experience.
- Roberta was AMAZING and is a great teacher! She showed us how to make tagliatelle and tortelloni with spinach and ricotta filling. She made us a delicious piadina dish as an aperitivo which was absolutely delightful. We had great conversations about Italy, travel, cooking, and family. At the end of the experience, she shared some of her home made gelato which was divine! When we left her house, we were stuffed! Highly recommend doing any cooking class with her, you will not be disappointed
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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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