Cooking Classes

Colorful fresh pasta: tradition and creativity

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Federica

Bologna (BO)
Duration 3h
Max 6 guests
Spoken languages:  
Italian and English

Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina

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Your experience

    Discover the secrets of handmade fresh pasta, just as I made it as a child. Gnocchi and fettuccine are simple to make, yet always surprising in taste and versatility. We will add a creative touch to your dishes with spinach, beets or saffron to bring intense colors and authentic flavors to the table. A fun cooking class suitable for everyone, even the little ones. I look forward to seeing you in my kitchen or, weather permitting, on my terrace surrounded by greenery overlooking Bologna.

    Total: €96.00

    €96.00 
    per guest

    €48.00 per child

    Reviews

    5.0
    26 reviews
    Federica is a kind and experienced teacher and chef. I took my 2 children ages 18 and 12 and by far this was our favorite activity on our adventure in Italy. Federica has a beautiful and comfortable home. We learned how to make 4 different types of gnocchi and tagliatelle and enjoyed eating them as well. The instruction and recipes are both fun and easy to follow. We look forward to making these dishes at home for our friends and family.

    Jen Monte - March 2026

    A very positive experience in many ways. Federica was very welcoming and with simplicity, she managed to convey to me the pleasure of cooking with all its aspects. I am happy and also proud of the result achieved. I will definitely repeat the experience…

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    Carlotta - March 2026

    Federica is an excellent cook with good recipes that she happily shares. It was a clear and interesting lesson. We were all able to make some good fresh pasta. Thanks to Federica's preparations, lunch afterwards was delicious. An activity in Bologna that I recommend!

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    Marlies - March 2026

    This is a must do activity in Italy, especially Bologna! There is so much tradition involved with the cuisine and Federica embraces that through her technique and teaching. This was a definite highlight of my Italian holiday! I was lucky enough to have a one on one with Federica and she made it so fun! She was patient and kind and documented all the wonderful memories in action. I will cherish this experience and I can’t wait to go home and practice her teachings. Thank you Cesarine to making these wonderful connections and thank your hospitality Federica!

    Nelly C - February 2026

    Federica was amazing and we had so much fun! The Tagliatelle and ragu we made was so good and we can't wait to make it again at home. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience! Would highly recommend! 😊

    Shawna and Sean - November 2025

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    Federica

    Cesarina from 2025Location: Bologna (BO)    Languages: Italian and English
    The restoration of paintings and frescoes is my profession, but my true passion is cooking. The attention to detail required in my work is the same precision I bring to my handmade pasta—tagliatelle, lasagne, tortellini, and tortelloni—all rigorously prepared with fresh dough rolled by hand using a rolling pin. My specialty is ragù alla Bolognese, while for main courses, I love preparing traditional dishes from my region, Emilia-Romagna, such as roasts and meatballs. Vegetables are always present on my table, often with a touch of Neapolitan influence, which also inspires me to prepare some delicious seafood dishes. The view from my home, just outside the center of Bologna and near the Portico di San Luca, is simply breathtaking—I look forward to welcoming you to admire it together!
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