Cooking Classes
Prosecco, Tagliatelle, and Tortelloni: Discover Bologna
5.0
Federica
Spoken languages:
Italian and English
Has pets
Small Group hands-on cooking class with 2 pasta recipes and tiramisù
Shared Experience
Your experience
- Tortelloni
- Tagliatelle (or ravioli) with seasonal vegetables (or ragù)
- Tiramisù
After a welcoming prosecco, we will prepare the traditional pasta dough by hand with a rolling pin, creating tagliatelle and tortelloni from our local tradition. You will learn how to make ragù the way it has been done in my family for generations. Next, we will make ricotta and parsley tortelloni, seasoned with butter and sage. We will also take some time to prepare a vegetable-based sauce with seasonal ingredients to dress the tagliatelle for those who prefer vegetarian cuisine. To end our experience on a sweet note, we will make Italy’s beloved dessert, tiramisù. At the end of the lesson, we will enjoy the dishes we've prepared together.
Remaining char: 500
Total: €258.00
€129.00
per guest€64.50 per child
Reviews
5.0
48 reviews
- Jan, Christy and I signed up for a Cesarine cooking class in English and Federica was our gracious host and chef instructor. Besides us three Americans, we were joined by two other Americans, Duane and Elisa. From the start, the experience was magical. Everyone clicked well, like old friends making a meal together. Federica was so warm and friendly and in no time, we were all getting to know one another while making tiramisu, the cheese filling for cappelletti (a larger tortelloni) and the pasta for the cappelletti and tagiatelle. Federica gave good, clear instructions in English and allowed us to pretty much make everything though she watched over us and gave guidance whenever it was needed. Afterwards we sat down to eat our creations. This was such a fun experience and one of the highlights of our trip to Italy. I highly recommend Federica as our host and chef teacher. It was an honor to learn some authentic Italian specialties from her.
- The short walk up the hill was well worth the rewards! Arriving at Frederica's lovely home, we were stunned by the views of Bologna, and warmed by her friendly welcome. We classmates quickly made friends, and Frederica kept us all on track, despite our constant chatter and laughter. We made sauces, we made dough, and we even managed to make two kinds of (edible!) pasta. Both tasted excellent, and along with flowing prosecco, made an amazing meal on Frederica's terrace overlooking the city. A wonderful time!
- We took the pasta class in Bologna with Federica and loved every minute of it. She was so thoughtful, with drinks and snacks ready for us from the start. She spent a lot of time teaching us how to make a true Bolognese the way it's done in Bologna, and then we made several different types of pasta together. Federica answered all of our questions and was very thorough. We learned exactly how to tell when the pasta is done, plus many different ways to shape tortellini. The dessert was easy to follow, and everything we made was delicious. We would recommend this class to anyone visiting Bologna.
- Fredricka was amazing. She was patient, knowledgeable and a great host. The cooking class has been the best part of our trip so far.
- Our whole family came for the cooking lesson with Federica. She was very patient and kind with our kids, teaching them how to make pasta and tiramisu. We listened to good music, and cooked great food. It was a great experience and felt very authentic, not to mention a great view of Bologna.
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Where
Federica
Cesarina from 2025Location: Bologna (BO) Languages: Italian and EnglishThe 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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