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Handmade
Pasta Mastery
Workshop

reOpening Spring 2026

Learn the ancient art of pasta making in our intimate farmhouse
setting where tradition meets heart

Italian Cooking Class in Le Marche

There's something deeply moving about the moment your hands first touch fresh pasta dough. It's not just flour and eggs—it's centuries of Italian nonnas passing down their secrets, it's the rhythm of kneading that connects you to something ancient and beautiful, it's the pure joy of creating something extraordinary with your own hands.
This isn't just a cooking class. It's your invitation to discover what happens when you slow down, connect with tradition, and experience the magic that unfolds when cooking becomes meditation, creation becomes connection, and a simple meal becomes a celebration of everything that matters most.

We begin with a warm welcome aperitivo featuring local wine and artisanal olives while I share the story of pasta's journey through Italian history. You'll learn to identify quality ingredients by sight, smell, and touch—skills that will transform your cooking forever.

30 min

welcome & foundation

We begin our hands-on cooking with Italy's most beloved dessert because tiramisu gets more beautiful as it rests. You'll master the art of creating silky mascarpone layers, learn the secrets of perfect coffee balance, and understand why patience makes this dessert extraordinary. While our tiramisu chills and develops its flavors, we move to our pasta making.

30 min

Starting with the dessert that needs time to set

This is where your hands learn what your heart already knows—that creating something beautiful takes time, patience, and love. We'll work together to master both tagliatelle and ravioli, with plenty of individual attention to ensure you understand not just the how, but the why behind each technique.

1 hr

where the magic happens

Learn the fundamental Italian principle that sauce should complement, not overpower, your pasta. We'll prepare both pomodoro and burro e salvia, understanding the science behind perfect timing and the art of achieving that magical moment when pasta and sauce become one.

1 hr

The perfect marriage of pasta and sauce

There's nothing quite like sitting down to a meal you've created with your own hands, surrounded by new friends who've shared the journey. We'll gather around our farmhouse table to savor both pasta dishes, paired with local wines and finished with our homemade tiramisu—now perfectly set and ready to be the sweet ending to our perfect day.

2 hrs

Celebrating what we've created together

The complete five-hour Journey

What Makes Our
Pasta Workshop
Extraordinary

There's a reason Italian nonnas never measure—their hands know. Through gentle guidance, you'll develop the intuitive touch that creates both perfect mascarpone layers and silky pasta dough. This is where the magic happens, where you'll understand why handmade Italian classics taste completely different from anything you've ever experienced.

There's a reason Italian nonnas never measure—their hands
know. Through gentle guidance, you'll develop the intuitive touch
that creates both perfect mascarpone layers and silky pasta
dough. This is where the magic happens, where you'll
understand why handmade Italian classics taste completely
different from anything you've ever experienced.

Where tradition lives in your fingertips

With just six of us gathered together, there's something magical that happens—we become a little family, cheering each other on and sharing in those wonderful "aha!" moments. This isn't about perfection; it's about joy, about laughing when the flour goes everywhere, celebrating when your ravioli seals perfectly, and discovering you're more capable than you ever imagined. Because when you leave here, you're taking so much more than recipes home with you—you're taking the confidence that comes from creating something beautiful and the connections that make every moment meaningful.

experience

  • The well method: creating the perfect flour crater
  • Kneading techniques that develop gluten without overworking
  • Rolling by hand vs. machine: when to use each method
  • Achieving consistent thickness for even cooking

Learn

  • Selecting the right flour for different pasta shapes
  • Understanding egg-to-flour ratios for perfect texture
  • Reading your dough: when it's ready, when it needs more work
  • The importance of resting time and why patience creates perfection

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Can't Join Us in Le Marche? Bring Piccola Cucina to Your Kitchen

We know that not everyone can make the journey to our Le Marche farmhouse, but that shouldn't mean missing out on the magic of authentic Italian pasta making. Sometimes the most beautiful connections happen when we bring people together, no matter where they are in the world.

Private virtual experiences that recreate the magic of our farmhouse in your own home

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Reopening Spring 2026

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