Colors and flavors of Autumn: the magic of pumpkin

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

The queen of autumn? Pumpkin!

Color, sweetness, and an irresistibly rich flavor. Versatile and wholesome, pumpkin lends itself to countless preparations — soups, stuffed gnocchi, tortelloni, and even desserts. In this cooking class, held in my home in Pedara, I’ll guide you through the art of traditional handmade pasta, using only a rolling pin — no pasta machines — just as it was done in the old days: a true treasure of our culinary heritage. We’ll start from the basics — cleaning and cutting the pumpkin — and move on to making stuffed tortelloni and gnocchi, finishing with a soft and fragrant pumpkin bundt cake. At the end of the class, we’ll enjoy the dishes you’ve created with your own hands, savoring each bite as the result of your effort and passion.