A menu with the authentic flavors of Bolognese tradition, prepared by me following the recipes of my Bolognese grandmothers. All of this on a splendid terrace overlooking the rooftops of Bologna with a view of San Luca. I will delight you with appetizers made with local products. Next, homemade tagliatelle with slow-cooked Bolognese ragù that simmers for hours. For the main course, I propose a meatloaf with gratinéed tomatoes. To conclude, the Tenerina, a cake with a rich dark chocolate flavor. Wine carefully chosen from the region. In case of bad weather, we will dine indoors.

Bolognese specialties on a charming terrace

Bologna

Annamaria

Rosa

Rosa welcomes us in the middle of Bologna's historic center: a maze of brightly colored narrow streets, embellished by the medieval buildings and typical porticoes of the Emilian capital. Our Cesarina's house is located on a side street of Via Indipendenza, one of the city's most important streets, a short distance from Piazza Maggiore and the Two Towers.The class includes the preparation and tasting of:Sausage and spinach meatballsTraditional Tagliatelle with ragout ( typical meat sauce)TiramisùI also host vegans and vegetarians, with whom I will make arrangements for a menu tailored to their needs.

Bologna cooking class: tagliatelle and tiramisù

A good reception cannot go without a bottle of chilled wine, with hot piadinas and fragrant mortadella.Then by a good first course: tortelloni, tagliatelle, lasagna, tortellini, etc.And to finish with a slice of tenerina (chocolate cake), or a mascarpone cup with chocolate chips, or a cream ice cream....Strictly: homemade!All accompanied by chatter and laughter.I am waiting for you!

Emilia Romagna: the queen of good food

Take a seat at the cozy tables of the Cesarine to savor forgotten recipes that have been treasured and handed down for generations.During this cooking class at my home, the Cesarina Rosa in downtown Bologna, you will learn to prepare 3 typical Bolognese fresh pasta recipes.Under my guidance you will learn how to make the dough, roll out the pastry sheet and prepare fresh pasta following my family's recipes.Each participant will have his or her own station and will be actively working, equipped with a gremband and a handout where the recipes will be explained, with ingredients and steps.At the end of the class we will taste what we have prepared together, with local wines.

Masterclass and appetizer: fresh pasta Bolognese

Oriana

I live just a few steps away from one of the most charming and historically rich places in Bologna, the Basilica of Santo Stefano. Here, in one of the most beloved areas of the city's historic center, both by locals and tourists, I love to reveal the secrets of my family's recipes. I'm passionate about traditional cooking and love to share it with others. In my cooking class, I'll have you try my signature dishes. We'll start with a selection of cured meats, Parmigiano Reggiano, and roasted polenta, to tell you about the qualities of Emilian products, followed by tagliatelle with ragu and Caprese cake, which traces my origins.I look forward to welcoming you into my kitchen, where we'll have the pleasure of cooking together and sharing this passion that can become yours too!

Traditional cooking class in the heart of Bologna

Elena

Apericena on the rooftops of Bologna...A spectacular, unique location, a breathtaking view over the rooftops of Bologna, you'll feel like you're touching the Two Towers with your finger...Enjoy together with your friends and girlfriends, or colleagues and co-workers an aperitif away from everyone, in total relaxation, it will be just you and them.Superior Prosecco, Gin Tonic, Cocktails, Music and a series of finger foods and tastings of delicacies from the area and beyond will accompany you in this truly exclusive experience.The menu and other special requests, any intolerances or allergies can be arranged privately.Esperieza only in case of Good Weather taking place outdoors.

Aperitif and dinner on the rooftops of Bologna

Romantic Candlelight Dinner to celebrate an anniversary, an important recurrence, or just to spend a few hours with your loved one in a unique, elegant and discreet setting.The evening includes:Welcome aperitif, with superior prosecco, or flavored gin and tonic, platter of mixed cold cuts and samples of local dishes and seasonal vegetables.Three Mortadelle Risotto.Fillet of Pork cooked at low temperature on a bed of caramelized Val di Non Apples and Puree.Mascarpone cream with berries or strawberries.Merlot wine Cantina Alto VantoDifferent menu, special requests, and any intolerances or allergies can be arranged privately.

Romantic Dinner

Passatelli and Polpettone are two dishes of Bolognese Tradition, and recipe calls for Passatelli to be cooked in the broth created in the cooking of Polpettone.This culinary experience will be a succession of flavors that chase each other and come together.It starts with an appetizer of Mortadella in different shapes and textures, an ingredient that we will also find inside the meatloaf. All accompanied by the growing Bolognese while sipping a Pignoletto dei Colli Bolognesi.We arrive at Passatello that will be the star of the Cooking Demo, you will see its making and we will reveal its secrets.It will be the turn of the Meatloaf that you will taste paired with soft mashed potatoes of the territory.To finish off, baked peaches with macaroons and chocolate.

Passatello and Bolognese Meatloaf

Let's go eat at Nonna's...a journey into traditional dishes often forgotten...The menu includes.Appetizer with Prosecco Superiore, crescenta bolognese, crescentine with sliced meats, Friggione, Giardiniera.First Dish of fresh pasta which can be a Sorpresa al ragù, Gramigna con Salsiccia, Zuppa Imperiale or Polenta al RagùSecond Dish: Cotechino or Zampone with Puree or Spinach with Butter and Parmesan or Meatballs with "Toccio"Dessert: Soup or homemade amaretto ice creamMerlot Wine Winery Alto VantoCoffee and LimoncelloSpecial requests, and any intolerances or allergies can be arranged privately.

Lunch or dinner in Bologna with traditional dishes

Lunch or Dinner with a view of all of Bologna, a breathtaking setting at sunset.Four-course menuMixed appetizers with typical products of the Territory and Bolognese Tradition, all accompanied by Prosecco or Gin Tonic.Tortellini in Brodo or BalanzoniMeatloaf and Tomato GratèEnglish SoupWine to choose from Pignoletto, Lambrusco, Sangiovese, Cabernet SauvignonCoffeeLimoncelloDifferent menu, special requests, and any intolerances or allergies can be arranged privately.

Lunch or dinner with a view: the Bologna Two Towers

Four-course menu that allows people to enjoy what in the past was eaten only on Sundays or holidays.My menu:Antipasto with Salami, Mortadella mousse, Friggione, Giardiniera, Parmesan, Prosecco Superiore.First Course: Tortellini in Broth or Baked Lasagna or Cannelloni.Second Course: Boiled Meat with peperonata and tomatoes au gratin.Dessert: Mascarpone with chocolate chipsAlto Vanto Winery WineCoffee and Limoncello

The Sunday Lunch

Alessandra

With this experience, you'll get to join Alessandra, one of our Cesarine in the city center of Bologna, as she shops in a local market, watch her make typically Bolognese preparations, and sit down to dine on a three-course meal, served with local wine.The experience start with a visit in the vibrant local market of Bologna.Then you can enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and taste authentic Bologna recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian MammasAfter the course, immerse yourself in a private lunch or dining experience at Alessandra's home. Local wine and coffe is included!

Market tour, Cook and Dine in Bologna

Take a seat at my table to savor forgotten recipes that have been treasured and passed down for generations.During this cooking class you will learn how to prepare 3 recipes: a typical appetizer such as piadina, tortelloni and a fantastic tiramisu.Under my guidance you will learn how to make dough like a real sfoglina and how to prepare fresh pasta, following my family's recipes.Each participant will have his or her own station and will be actively working, equipped with an apron and a handout, where the recipes will be explained, with ingredients and steps.At the end of the course you will be able to relax at the table, enjoying a 3-course menu, whether lunch or dinner, including appetizer, main course and dessert that we will have prepared together.

Piadina, tortelloni and tiramisu with a real sfoglina

We will prepare together two traditional types of pasta from my lands Emilia and Puglia: tagliatelle, prepared with the ever-present ragout, and orecchiette with turnip tops, a simple dish, but you need to know a few little tricks, which I will reveal, to make this recipe at its best.We will learn how to use different flours and get our hands in the dough, to take a mouth-watering culinary journey from the north to the south of Italy.I look forward to seeing you!

Cooking class with an Apulian sfoglina in Bologna

In my practical and comfortable kitchen I will show you step by step the secrets to get the best result from fresh pasta dough, how to roll it out and cut it. You will also learn how to prepare ragout alla Bolognese , with an enveloping scent that inebriates the house. And.. I assure you, I think it'll be worth it.Finally, I will show my secrets for a traditional dessert as Tiramisù or Zuppa Inglese.

Traditional Bolognese cooking class: tagliatelle with ragout

Paola

Together we will learn how to make the traditional Bolognese lasagna, which is one of my specialties. We will start by preparing the ragù and, while it cooks, we will begin making our egg pasta, to which we will add spinach, following the Bolognese tradition. Once both ingredients are ready, we will make the béchamel sauce and then assemble our seven layers of wonder, ready to be enjoyed!

Lasagna bolognese, my specialty!

All the dishes you will enjoy at my home are home made and very tasty.They are suitable for adults and children.The appetizers are accompanied by vegetables in oil created by me and jams, also created by me, to be eaten with cheeses, especially Parmigiano Reggiano.In this experience you will learn how to cook piadina romagnola, a typical fresh stuffed pasta dish, and tiramisu.

Cooking class in Bologna: piadina, tortelloni and tiramisu

Come and discover the rich and enveloping flavors of Bolognese cuisine in my cozy house, just outside the center of Bologna. Experience an unforgettable culinary adventure in a warm and welcoming atmosphere that will make you feel right at home from the very first moment. Together, we'll learn how to prepare a great classic of Bolognese cuisine: the cotoletta - simple to make but packed with flavor. These delicious and crispy cutlets are the perfect accompaniment to a tasty friggione, the typical Bolognese sauce, or delicate gratin tomatoes, to delight your taste buds and your mood. And for an appetizer? An exquisite soufflé of vegetables with a crispy Parmesan wafer. How could we not end the experience with a classic tiramisu? This easy-to-make recipe is loved by all guests.

A great classic of Bolognese cuisine: the cutlet

Cooking class: learn how to prepare fresh pasta from Bologna

Guests will be welcomed into my home and, first, they will see how to roll out egg pasta to make noodles. They will be able to try using the pastry board and rolling pin. They will move on to lunch or dinner, which will be served, depending on the season, in the living room or on the patio inside my private garden

Four-course lunch or dinner and cooking demo

I'll serve you lunch or dinner in my living room or, in summer, in the patio between the plants of my garden. You can taste typical recipes from my region. For those who also love meat, the tagliatelle will be seasoned with ragù. For vegetarians, I'll prepare an onion and tomato sauce, a tipical bolognese recipe

Three corse menu

I will welcome you into my kitchen, where you will learn how to make pasta, rolling it out with a rolling pin. You will then learn how to stuff and seal tortellini, which you will then enjoy with a good meat broth or parmesan sauce, depending on the season

The king of Bolognese cuisine: THE TORTELLINO

Ragout is one of those delicious traditional dishes that transform any day into a moment of celebration and in my kitchen, amidst chatter and laughter, we will prepare tagliatelle, fresh egg pasta, and ragù with a rich and tasty sauce like my grandmother used to prepare.Ready with the rolling pin?I will teach you the secrets of my tiramisu as well.To finish we will sit down at the table and enjoy the dishes prepared together with a good wine.

The ragout of tradition in my house

I propose a slightly different experience, deviating from the classic Bolognese recipes: today's menu features an appetizer and first course based on fish. My guests will become acquainted with bluefish, tasting a stuffed anchovy appetizer. It's a delicious dish, suitable for pescetarians. Alternatively, I offer cuttlefish tagliatelle, cooked with apples and chard.For the first course, I present an Italian classic: spaghetti alle vongole, but I'll replace the spaghetti with handmade tagliolini.To conclude, I'll delight my guests with tiramisu. Instead of soaking the ladyfingers in coffee, they'll be dipped in lemon syrup, more fitting for a fish-based menu.If the season permits, the experience will be held outdoors, on my patio.

Fish is also eaten in Bologna

We will start by making the appetizer with homemade frittatas and piadina, accompanied by cured meats, cheeses, pickled vegetables, and seasonal products. There will also be plenty of food options available for our vegetarian guests. Next, we will proceed with the preparation of garganelli, a particular type of pasta made using a small ridged cutting board and a wooden straw. We will prepare the dough together and roll it out into sheets. We will then cut small squares and make the garganelli, small artisanal macaroni. Their perfect sauce? Ragù. But we can also invent vegetable-based sauces to satisfy the vast audience of vegetarians. We will finish with zuppa inglese: the preparation is simple but impressive.

Discover the Secrets of Garganelli in Bologna Cooking Class

In this completely vegetarian cooking class, you will learn some typical Bolognese recipes passed down through generations, as well as how to knead a great pizza.In this course I propose farfalline (we call them stricchetti) topped with a tomato and onion sauce, typical Bolognese, perhaps one of the few vegetarian recipes in my city.This will be followed by pizza, an excellent margherita pizza, with the addition of some mushrooms, if my guests like, to be baked in the oven.It concludes with another great classic: torta tenerina.All vegetarian and all extremely tasty!At the end of the course we will enjoy the prepared dishes with a good local wine.

Special Course: Bolognese recipes and more

The course will start with the preparation of the dough for crescentine and tagliatelle. While the dough rests, we will prepare the dessert. We will then roll out the dough for crescentine and egg-based tagliatelle, which will be cut and cooked. The crescentine will be fried and served as an appetizer, accompanied by cured meats and cheeses. Depending on the menu choice, traditional or vegetarian, the tagliatelle will be served with ragù or a vegetable sauce, both previously prepared by me.

Bologna, a journey through flavors and history

Cristina

A cooking class to tell and teach some typical recipes of Emilian cuisine. Starting with a typical appetizer, tigelle, continuing with the homemade pasta par excellence: tagliatelle with meat sauce, and concluding in sweetness with tiramisu, made with a recipe handed down for generations.Each participant will have a station to actively learn all the processes. We look forward to seeing you!

Cooking class with three Bolognese recipes

In Bologna, fresh pasta is a must in traditional cuisine, from simple to filled. Each sheet is rolled with a rolling pin and cut with care, to produce tagliatelle, tortelloni and Balanzoni, worthy of the best Bolognese tradition. Test yourself with this cooking class dedicated to fresh pasta, made strictly by hand!

Pasta Cooking Class

Typical food market, cooking class and dine experience.After a tour at our food market in Bologna we will prepare together our typical Bolognese menu, consisting of three meals.As a starter, tigelle or crescentine or piadine with prosciutto (ham) : perfect way to begin!Then we will cook a must: tagliatelle with ragù, and finish it off with a tiramisù (a chilled dessert made with coffee, lady fingers and mascarpone cheese).

Typical food market, cooking class & dine in Bologna

Hone your culinary skills with an engaging cooking lesson, discovering the gastronomic heritage of Bologna.A journey in the taste to know all the secrets of local cuisine, enjoying the great dishes of tradition that you will prepare with your own hands.Immerse yourself in a cozy atmosphere and sip excellent wine paired with three authentic Bolognese recipes.

A journey into the taste of Bolognese cuisine

Barbara e Paola

Hi! Are you ready for a unique culinary experience in Bologna? My cooking course is the best choice to discover all the secrets of making tortellini. You will learn directly from me, an expert and passionate chef, the traditional techniques and secret recipes passed down from generation to generation in my family. I will guide you through each step, from making fresh pasta to creating the perfect filling, to folding the tortellino with mastery. Not only will you learn how to prepare Bologna's most famous dish, but you will also feel part of the local culinary tradition in this exclusive experience.

Tortellini Cooking Class in Bologna

In this cooking class in our home in Bologna, we will prepare some of the city's traditional recipes.The proposed menu is in fact typical Bolognese, simple and tasty, everyone can learn and make it.As an appetizer we will prepare meatballs made with mortadella and ricotta cheese.Next you will learn how to roll out the pastry to make tortelloni, which we will enjoy with a homemade tomato sauce.Finally we will reveal the secrets of our tiramisu.We are happy to share our home with anyone who has the desire to come and enjoy homemade dishes and company!

Cooking class: tortelloni, meatballs and tiramisu

Our dishes are prepared with the joy transmitted by our mothers and grandmothers.We are happy to share our home with you.

Every moment is good to taste Bologna's Cuisine

Are you looking for a fun cooking course in Bologna? Then you're in the right place! Our course is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to cook typical dishes from Bologna. You will learn how to prepare delicious ricotta and spinach meatballs, the traditional gramigna with sausage and, to finish off a delicious mascarpone cream. During the course, you will learn the basic techniques of Italian cuisine and have a great time with your new culinary skills.

Enjoy typical Bolognese cooking 

Martina

Discover with me some hidden places in the city centre! Meeting point at the Neptune fountain to start our walking tour.We'll visit the market and buy fresh ingredients to prepare the meal at home.After the tour, we'll join my home and learn how to prepare fresh homemade pasta and a quick and tasty dessert.Last but not least... we'll enjoy the meal!

Bologna: Highlights and Hidden Gems of the Market Tour

Did you know that Bologna is not only famous for its tortellini and ragù?This town is one of the best places in Italy where to eat gelato with its many artisan "gelaterie" that will bring your taste of ice-cream to a completely different level.If you love gelato and you are visiting Bologna, you cannot miss this hidden gem!We will start the tour in the very centre of Bologna and we will taste different type of gelato from the most authentic gelaterie in the historical streets of the town.

The ultimate "Gelato" tour in Bologna old town

Maria Sole e Rossella

Discover the secrets of Bologna's most beloved desserts in a modern, yet cozy setting. Don't be intimidated by baking - these recipes are easy and sure to impress. Start off with a delightful welcome appetizer and toast with a glass of aromatic pignoletto. In this all-dessert course, you'll learn how to make a classic tiramisu with our family's special twist, the ever-popular chocolate Tenerina cake, and the irresistible raviole - sweet pastry pockets filled with tangy mustard. Whether it's a special occasion or just a desire to learn something new, indulge in sweetness and make unforgettable memories!

Cooking up some sweet traditional delicacies from Bologna

Who said that Bolognese cuisine cannot be vegetarian? In this course we will learn not only the art of hand-rolled pasta, but also some very tasty recipes to satisfy a plant-based diet or simply those who feel like a change every now and then. Pesto lasagna with béchamel sauce, parmesan cheese and pistachio grains will amaze even the most traditional Bolognese palates, a light and fresh version of tagliatelle and finally tortelloni filled with pumpkin or other vegetables depending on the season. All this in our cozy attic while tasting pignoletto and a welcome appetizer.

Handmade pasta and vegetarian delights in Bologna

Bolognese cuisine is too broad to be limited to three courses, so many are the specialties of our city and they all deserve a place of honor. With this special five-course menu we will try to give you the best taste of the dishes that most represent our culinary tradition.In a spacious and modern living room overlooking the rooftops of the city you will be pampered and will be able to enjoy each course to the fullest, all accompanied by the wines of the area.

Bologna at the table

Alessia

Take a seat at my home on the outskirts of Bologna to savor forgotten recipes that have been treasured and passed down for generations.A 4-course lunch or dinner menu awaits you with a typical Bolognese appetizer, a traditional first course, main course with side dish and dessert with drinks included (local wine, water and coffee).An exclusive show cooking of one of the recipes will let you discover all the secrets of the most famous typical dishes.

Typical Bolognese dinner with appetizer and cooking demo

I invite you to my home to prepare together some recipes in which oil is the protagonist.Through a collaboration established with Palazzo di Varignana, we will introduce you to their Green Blend and Blue Blend and use these two oils to prepare recipes in which the Oil is the protagonist.After the class, we will taste the dishes prepared with me by sitting in the dining room.At the end of the cooking class you will also receive an oil kit from Palazzo di Varignana consisting of :> Blue Blend: Correggiolo, Leccio del Corno and Pendolino cultivars - 100 ml> Green Blend, Cultivar Maurino Selezione Vittoria, Verzola and Leccino - 100 ml

Cooking class in collaboration with Palazzo di Varignana

Margherita

Emilia-Romagna. An unique land, an unique region but with many different traditions. This is an opportunity to taste and compare the specialties of the region, from excellent pasta dishes to desserts. A journey following the culinary traditions of the region through the dishes we will cook together

Emilia vs. Romagna: cooking class exploring tradition

Patrizia

This is a cooking class dedicated to fresh pasta, we will prepare 3 pasta recipes together.At the end of the course we will sit down for a welcome drink followed by lunch or dinner with the three pasta recipes prepared during the course.We will prepare tagliatelle together, I will teach you the family recipe for cooking excellent tortelli filled with field herbs, and to follow we will prepare strozzapreti.

Fresh pasta cooking class

Valentina

A special menu dedicated to art to be enjoyed in a beautiful location, because Bologna is a town full of art as well. The offered brunchhas got three meals: a starter, followed by a pasta dish and lastly the dessert. Wine is included in the experience and the recipes are all based o art styles or famous painters.

Brunch with an art-based menu

The MenuAppetizersPorcini flan with creamed potatoesCascioncino with trufflesCrouton with truffled scrambled eggsAccompanied by: "Musa " - Verdicchio doc metodo classico or other if not availableFirst CoursesTagliolini with trufflePotato gnocchi with pumpkin and porcini mushroomsAccompanied by: "Ghiffa " - Verdicchio dei castelli di Jesi DOC classico superiore or other if not availableSecond CoursesBraised pork tenderloin with porcini mushrooms and speckMixed mushrooms from the forestAccompanied by: "Labieno " - Castelli Jesi Verdicchio Riserva Docg Classico or other if not availableSweetsPumpkin CheesecakeWalnut cakeAccompanied by: "Cingulum " - Verdicchio Castelli Jesi doc passito or other if not available

Mushrooms and truffles: the forest on the table (tasting)

If you want to live a unique and unforgettable experience, surrounded by your friends, in a charming location and in a private environment, where you can taste delicious and traditional recipes and savor a special moment, this is the perfect opportunity that will make that moment something you will never forget!

Bachelorette Party: Special Dinner and Welcome Aperitif

Budrio

Emanuela

Seeking an authentic Italian experience? Let us create unforgettable memories for you! Join us at our countryside home, where you can indulge in a delightful lunch amid fresh air or sip aperitifs poolside as you admire the hues of the sunset. Savor the finest traditional Italian dishes: you won't regret it! Choose between scrumptious homemade lasagna or tortellini, accompanied by a fine wine, and don't miss our highly acclaimed mascarpone dessert. Immerse yourself in the true essence of Italian hospitality!

Taste the best Bologna’s dishes in a cozy location

The tranquility and scents of the Bolognese countryside will accompany you during your summer poolside lunch or romantic dinner amidst nature, surrounded by flowers and soft lighting. Indulge in traditional Bolognese tortelli or my hand-made, wonderful, and unique tagliatelle.We'll welcome you with a cocktail where you can savor Parmigiano Reggiano, famous Bolognese mortadella, and fragrant homemade crescentine. Following this, enjoy meat and fish dishes in the Emilia-Romagna tradition while soaking in the peaceful ambiance of my garden. Lastly, I'll win you over with a unique dessert made from mascarpone that you'll fall in love with.

Great food in the scents of the Bolognese countryside

Love for food is like a fire: enjoy a romantic dinner with family, your sweetheart, or friends in front of the fireplace, a small theater where the flickering flames create a magical atmosphere. I'll serve you an aperitivo beside the fire, savoring our Parmigiano Reggiano with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar or local honey, our Bolognese mortadella, and, if you're interested, you can taste the famous Tiella di Gaeta. In this intimate, romantic setting, you'll relish authentic homemade Bolognese dishes, including tortellini, lasagne, and tagliatelle. I'll serve you a delicious meat or fish second course, and finally, win you over with my fruit tarts or mascarpone desserts.

Bolognese dinner with the colors of fire

Castel San Pietro Terme

Silvia

Do you carp the secrets of ragout and create variations that your family will like?I would say this experience is just right for you! We will decide together, based on the tastes of your diners, the alternatives to the traditional ragout, it can be plain, it can be vegetarian, it can be made of legumes.

Create your own dispensa, traditional ragu and and much more

One of Bologna's culinary treasures is tortellini, but it takes a quick hand to produce the perfect bite of pasta. Bring a little Bologna home with you by learning how to prepare this traditional dish with a Cesarina, during this cooking class.Each student will have his or her own station so you can learn the best way and immediately put into practice the preparations of the class, which will focus on rolling pin pasta and the perfect tortellino to make at home as well.At the end of the course we will sit down at the table to enjoy tortellini along with a good dessert and excellent local wine.

Tortellino Masterclass

Christmas with your folks Easter with whoever you want!A journey into the tradition of my region Emilia Romagna with a round trip to Puglia my husband's region.The first wild asparagus, the first wild herbs, tagliatelle, lamb, all accompanied by good wine.I am waiting for you in my house in the hills of Bologna!

Field trip for Easter and Easter Monday

San Pietro in Casale

Massimo

Tagliatelle: a dish known all over the world!Do you want to know the oldest way of making pasta?Do you want to know the difference in making pasta by hand and how to recognize the quality of a pasta?In this course we will find out which flours are best to use and why, how to distinguish a handmade pasta from a hand-pulled one, and most importantly what makes tagliatella the queen of Bolognese food culture, so famous that it is re-purposed all over the world!

Rolling pin pasta

Discover the magical world of handmade pasta. Share with me the passion for culinary art and love for pasta as I show you how to knead and shape it into unique forms. Let's choose the menu together, from simple to stuffed pastas, and enjoy the fruit of our labor in an unforgettable experience of taste and hospitality. "Made, cooked, and eaten" as they say, for a lunch or dinner to remember!

Explore the culinary tradition of Bologna

This experience is a true tasting of rolling-pin pulled pastas, based on alchemical pairings!The pairings of these flavors are the result of studies, experiments and also certainlyexperience (not to say mistakes) during my life in contact with the earth and its products!You will try a four-course menu with a starter, pasta, main with side dish, dessert and wine included.

Typical 4-course dining experience in Bologna

Gatteo

Gelsomina

Artichoke processing is long and laborious; it requires patience and organization. After preparing the artichokes according to an exact procedure (hulling, arranging the artichoke hearts in sour water, preparing the mixture for boiling, cooking the hearts, drying them on tea towels) and then placing them in rays in sterilized jars covering them with oil, each guest will receive a jar made by them.It will also be possible to proceed with the preparation of lemon marinated anchovies; guests will be able to arrange the anchovies in salt, lemon and vinegar in the appropriate containers and will also be able to delist the anchovies ready to place them later in the jars with oil.This will be followed by a menu in which some dishes will be prepared with artichokes.

A special experience

My grandmother loved ragù; she would cook the sauce with various rolls every Sunday morning. So, we'll start with the ragù and then prepare the cream for tiramisù, where mascarpone is only one of the three milk-based ingredients. While the fragrant ragù cooks and tiramisù chills in the fridge, we'll salt the eggplants to fry them and create a tasty parmigiana. Next, we'll let simple ingredients rise to make savory croissants. Another delight will be the friggione placed in cheese baskets, and finally, chicken meatballs complete the appetizer. Ricotta and pumpkin provide two colors to the gnocchi dough.

Remembering a Sunday at my grandparents'

The history of tagliatella is as old as the procedure for making Bolognese ragù; the differences with Neapolitan-style ragù will be shown.The pasta rolled out with a rolling pin creates the roughness that changes the way the sauce is captured.Cannelloni will be made with dough for making crepes; they will then be stuffed with a soft filling of ricotta cheese, mixed ground meat, eggs, bread softened in milk and grated cheese. They will be covered with homemade tomato puree and baked.With the arugula, Evo oil, grana padano cheese, salt and a bunch of parsley, a creamy, velvety sauce will be prepared and used to dress penne rigate or spaghetti.A pleasant aperitif and some origami will allow the exchange of four chats.