Cooking classes
Fresh pasta cooking class with local and organic ingredients
5.0
Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina
Shared Experience
Your experience
- Handmade pasta with seasonal sauce
I have always loved cooking, especially for large groups of people. In summer, I like to make tomato sauce, jams, flavored oils and salts. For my recipes, I make it a priority to use local and organic products. In this cooking class, I will teach you how to make various types of fresh pasta in different shapes and how to cook them with seasonal sauces, including bigoli, tagliatelle, noodles, fusilli and more. Each type of pasta has a unique flavor, and the shape of the pasta combines differently with the sauces we use. While cooking, we can also enjoy the beautiful garden, which is especially pleasant during the warm season.
€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
26 reviews
- I am the travel advisor who booked Gayle and her sisters’ cooking class. I have just heard from Gayle, and she raved about the wonderful experience you provided for them. Thank you so much for all of your efforts!
- Monica and her husband welcomed us in her home and had a lovely family dinner with us. We made two fresh pastas that were delicious. Besides the pasta, they had prepared different food for us to taste. Unfortunately we did not make tiramisu but overall it was a great experience!
- Monica and her husband Paulo were superb hosts. We had a very enjoyable, entertaining and authentic Tuscan culinary experience. Monica was an excellent teacher both in describing verbally and demonstrating what we were required to do. Our engagement in choosing the produce and dishes we cooked plus trying the fruit and herbs from Monica’s garden also added to the experience. We would have no hesitation in recommending to our friends
- My family’s cooking class with Monica and Paolo in Lucca, Italy, was an unforgettable experience that felt like a warm embrace from long-lost relatives. From the moment we arrived at their charming home, their genuine hospitality made us feel like family. Their passion for Italian cuisine was infectious, transforming a simple cooking lesson into a joyful celebration of food and culture. Monica and Paolo were exceptional teachers, patiently guiding us through crafting fresh, authentic Italian dishes. Their expertise shone as they shared tips on perfecting pasta and balancing flavors, making every step approachable and fun. The ingredients were vibrant, and the dishes we created were as beautiful as they were delicious, reflecting the heart of Tuscan cuisine. Their encouragement and warmth turned novices into confident cooks, and we left with recipes and memories to cherish. Their employer should know that Monica and Paolo are true gems. Their ability to connect with guests, paired with their culinary mastery, elevates the experience beyond a typical class. They embody the spirit of Italian hospitality, making every guest feel valued and inspired. Future guests will not only learn to cook but will also leave with a deeper appreciation for Italy’s culinary heritage. We highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Lucca—Monica and Paolo will make your heart and stomach sing!
- Mónica is a lovely woman. She is kind and generous with her time and resources. She is a very good ambassador for the food of Lucca and Tuscany.
Margaret - October 2025
Esmee - September 2025
Ronnie and Colette Miller - September 2025
The Tucker Family - June 2025
Danny & Debbie - June 2025
€153.00 per guest
(€77.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €153.00
€153.00 per guest
Where
Monica
Cesarina from 2018Location: Lucca Languages: Italian, English, French"I have always cooked, even for many people. In summer I like to make tomato sauce, jams, oil and flavored salt. For my recipes I use products at km 0 and bio."
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