Cooking Classes
Tortellini masterclass
5.0
Laura
Spoken languages:
Italian and English
Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina
Shared Experience
Your experience
- Tortellini (homemade pasta) in meat broth
- Tortellini (homemade pasta) with Parmesan cream
- Tenerina (traditional chocolate cake) with mascarpone cream
It is said that tortellini were inspired by Venus's navel, a symbol of perfection and harmony. In this masterclass, you will enter the heart of Emilian tradition, in a typical Bolognese house just a few steps from the historic centre of Bologna and the charming Sanctuary of San Luca.
Guided step by step, you will learn how to roll out the dough by hand and fill the tortellini according to the ancient technique, then season them according to two great classic variations: in broth and in Parmigiano cream. We will conclude on a sweet note by preparing a delicious and soft torta tenerina served with mascarpone cream. An authentic, convivial and flavourful experience, allowing you to take home not only a recipe, but a piece of authentic Bolognese cuisine.
Remaining char: 500
Total: €143.00
€143.00
per guest€72.00 per child
Reviews
5.0
19 reviews
- We had a fantastic experience! Laura was a wonderful host and teacher! We felt very welcome and at ease in her home. We made 3 kinds of pasta. Potato tortellini, maccheroni carbonara & farfalle salsiccia. Then she cooked the pasta. Added a few other ingredients. And we sat at her table and enjoyed fresh pasta and wine together. I would like to do this again.
- Cooking like my grandmother! I made tortellini with Laura. First, choose quality ingredients: flour and semolina. Then, mix the dough with the eggs, roll it out, and cut it into squares (as small as possible). Finally, form the tortellini (around the index finger of your right hand) and close them with your thumb. It’s important they were tortellini and not “Papa’s cappelletti.” Laura cooks with heart and soul – like my grandmother, who was Italian. In the end, my tortellini were truly real tortellini. I passed the masterclass in tortellini. I’m proud of myself! Thank you so much, Laura!
- We had an amazing time! We cooked a stuffed pasta balanzoni and tagliatelle then got to eat both! In addition to that we made tiramisu! It was all delicious. But beyond the food we had such an authentic time with our host. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to learn to make pasta and be with a local and enjoy their company.
- Laura was such a great host, teacher, and chef. Her husband was there to help assist with some cook, cleaning, hosting, and taking photos, and her friend was also there to help with some light translation, though Laura spoke English very well, anyway. My partner and I learned how to make three pastas (technically five because tagliatelle goes by different names when it's shorter) in two hours and ate all three in a big lunch on their beautiful balcony. We had such a great experience and a memory we will not only cherish, but can use to make dinner at home. Whenever are back in Bologna, we will definitely be back to learn how to make dessert with Laura!
- It was simply great! Laura and Alessandro are fantastic hosts. We had a super nice evening and, of course, great pasta!
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Remaining char: 500
Total: €143.00
€143.00 per guest
Where
Laura
Cesarina from 2025Location: Bologna (BO) Languages: Italian and EnglishI love cooking risottos, tagliatelle with ragù, carbonara, seafood pastas, as well as meat and fish prepared in different ways, and of course gratin vegetables and various desserts. I’m originally from Veneto, so I can also make baccalà, sweet gnocchi, and other delicacies typical of my region. I also enjoy “borrowing” recipes from other parts of Italy, especially Milanese risotto.
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