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Spaghetti Bolognese and homemade gelato

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Federica

Bologna

Duration 2h

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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    Discover the real spaghetti Bolognese, a traditional dish that is not made with ragù, as often found in menus, but with tuna! A classic of Bolognese cuisine, alongside tortellini, tagliatelle, and lasagna, it features a base of onion and tomato, with the addition of tuna. In this course, I’ll reveal the secrets of this delicious recipe that my father used to prepare on festive days. During the two-hour experience, I’ll also guide you in making homemade gelato without the help of an ice cream maker. At the end, on the terrace, we’ll enjoy together the dishes we’ve prepared, paired with a nice glass of prosecco. A unique culinary experience you won’t want to miss!

    Total: €94.00

    €94.00 
    per guest

    €47.00 per child

    Reviews
    5.0
    9 reviews
    Frederica was so professional and still able to relate to my 15 and 16 year old granddaughters. We enjoyed learning and eating.

    Joan - June 2025

    Det var väldigt trevligt och annorlunda. En mycket trevlig värd i ett trevligt hem. Kul upplevelse

    Johan Nilson - June 2025

    It was a pleasure to learn from Federica. We made the classic crescenta bolognese as well as a variety of different bruschette. I really enjoyed the evening and everything I learned. Federica is very kind and knowledgeable. Highly recommend, 5 stars!

    Giacomo - June 2025

    We had a great time at Federica's beautiful house overlooking the city. She's a very patient and attentive host, and the local tagliatelle we prepared together were amazing. I’ll definitely be back to learn more recipes!

    Mary - May 2025

    If you’re looking for an authentic way to see what it’s like to shop, cook and eat like a local this is the class you need to do!! Federica was an INCREDIBLE host. We met at the market did some shopping then she drove me back to her home, were everything was set up to start cooking. She had prepared an aperitivo so we popped open some Prosecco had some snack snacks and then got to cooking. Her kitchen was fully equipped with everything you needed to make these beautiful dishes. It was clean and organized allowing you to focus on the food and having a wonderful time. We cooked together and she was super informative. At the end, we sat down together, as if we had known each other for years (which it truly felt like), and enjoyed the beautiful meal we prepared together. Cannot recommend this enough for your next visit to Italy, especially in Bologna!!

    Alessandra Ciuffo  - May 2025

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    Federica
    Cesarina from 2025Location: Bologna    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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