Cooking Classes

Pasta and vegetables: a wholesome and creative cooking class

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Patrizia

Bellano (LC)
Duration 3h
Max 12 guests
Spoken languages:  
English and Italian
Cesarina Green

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

Shared Experience
Your experience
  • Tagliatelle with Pesto Sauce
  • Tagliatelle with Fresh Tomato and Basil Sauce
  • Chocolate Lava Cake

Join me to explore the art of traditional Italian cooking with a fresh, authentic twist. We’ll start by making homemade fresh egg pasta from scratch to create tagliatelle, served with two classic sauces: a vibrant Genovese pesto and a light fresh tomato and basil sauce. Using fresh ingredients, many picked from my own garden, we’ll bring bright colors and genuine flavors to every dish. To finish, we’ll prepare a warm chocolate lava cake—a perfect sweet ending to this experience. Everything will be paired with a glass of wine, all enjoyed with stunning lake views from my hometown of Pradello. I can’t wait to welcome you!

Vegan

Vegetarian

Total: €163.00

€163.00 
per guest

€82.00 per child

Reviews

5.0
150 reviews
Our cooking experience with Patrizia was a wonderful experience. From the moment she welcomed us into her home with open arms, we felt like family. Her hospitality was absolutely outstanding, and the entire experience was warm, authentic, and unforgettable. The food was incredible — every dish we made was delicious, and learning to prepare it alongside her was such a joy. We learned so much throughout the class, not just about cooking, but about the traditions and love behind the food. And lunch with that breathtaking view made the experience even more magical. It was so much more than a cooking class — it was a memory we’ll cherish forever. If you have the opportunity to cook with Patrizia, do not miss it. It is an absolute must-do and an experience I would recommend to everyone.

Naomi Masters - April 2026

My husband and I had the most special afternoon learning to cook several delicious gluten free dishes with Patrizia. Combined with her delightful company and experience, we now have excellent local recipes to bring home to our family and friends. We left happy and full, thank you so much to Patrizia, we hope to be back again!

Julie D - April 2026

My husband and I had an amazing time cooking with Patrizia on our honeymoon! What an incredible experience. I’ll never forget how kind and welcoming she was! We made a bunch of the most delicious food and I’ve already used the knowledge we gained to cook at home. Thank you patrizia for an unforgettable experience!!!

Madison - November 2025

Our Cesarine experience with Patrizia Simoni in Bellano was excellent. She is a warm person. Patiently helped addres our many questions. Can't wait to go home and try out what we learnt from her!

Fiona - November 2025

Patrizia and Luca were amazing hosts! First she helped us find a driver to her house which was all the way up the mountain with stunning views of the lake! Luca made us feel right at home and poured us a glass of red wine immediately! We made tiramisu and two different types of pastas. This was definitely a highlight of our honeymoon and I would recommend this cooking class to everyone! The food, the wine, and the conversation was amazing! Thank you so much Patrizia and Luca, we hope to see you again soon!

Amanda  - October 2025

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Patrizia

Cesarina from 2022Location: Bellano (LC)    Languages: English and Italian
"My life is tied to the lake, this is where I have my roots and where I’m fine. I am a painter, my work allows me to manage time and the kitchen is for me my second workshop, where I can easily create dishes instead of paintings. My two children, now grown up and my husband were those who made me practice and love cooking. Hosting friends during the summer in the garden was an opportunity to understand that receiving guests is a pleasure and a personal enrichment. The ingredients of my recipes are all genuine, from local producers:  honey, cheese, fish, directly from the fisherman in Dervio, and vegetables from my garden that my husband cares with passion for many years. Our house is a bit like the houses of the past, the fireplace and the stove allow us to warm up and cook with wood, and I must say that the result of the dishes cooked on the wood stove is very good. Also in the garden we have a kitchen and, in summer, we prepare, cook and always eat outdoors."
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