Pasta Lovers Cooking Class: Tagliatelle, Ravioli, and Tiramisu in Florence
Roll up your sleeves, knead fresh dough, and sit down to a meal you made yourself in the heart of Tuscany.
This Florence pasta cooking class takes you inside a real Tuscan trattoria where you will learn to make tagliatelle, ravioli, and tiramisu from scratch under the guidance of a professional chef. The experience is designed for all skill levels and keeps group sizes small so every participant receives hands-on attention throughout the session.
The morning option begins with a visit to Sant'Ambrogio, one of Florence's oldest and most frequented food markets, where you and the chef select the freshest local ingredients together. Walking through the covered stalls alongside the city's residents offers an authentic look at how Florentines approach daily cooking before a single pot has been placed on the stove.
Back in the kitchen, the session moves through each element of the menu at a relaxed pace: slow-simmered sauces first, then fresh pasta dough shaped into two distinct forms, and finally a classic tiramisu with a properly aerated mascarpone cream. A short break with Tuscan appetizers and a glass of house wine bridges the cooking and eating portions of the day.
The class closes with a shared lunch at the table, giving participants the chance to taste their own work alongside new acquaintances. It is a practical, sociable way to take a piece of Italian culinary knowledge home well beyond the trip itself.
Highlights
Shop for fresh ingredients at Sant'Ambrogio market alongside the chef (morning shift only, Sundays excluded).
Knead and shape fresh pasta dough using only eggs and flour, guided step by step by a professional chef.
Master two classic pasta formats: flat tagliatelle and ricotta-filled ravioli.
Prepare a traditional tiramisu from scratch, learning the technique behind a smooth mascarpone cream.
Simmer a proper ragù and a classic tomato sauce while the chef shares the foundations of Italian culinary tradition.
Share the meal you cooked at the table with fellow participants and a glass of local house wine.
Cook inside a working Tuscan trattoria for an atmosphere that goes well beyond a standard tourist kitchen.
Itinerary
Gather with your chef in front of Ciao Foodies Hub at La Cucineria, Via della Mattonaia 19, Florence. This central location marks the starting point for the day's experience.
Walk with the chef to Sant'Ambrogio market, a daily food market frequented by local residents rather than tourists. Browse stalls of fruit, vegetables, cured meats, and cheeses to select the ingredients for the session. This step is included in the 9 am shift only and is not available on Sundays.
Back in the kitchen, start with the ragù and tomato sauce, which require the longest cooking time. While they simmer, learn to mix and knead fresh pasta dough using eggs and flour until the texture is correct.
While the dough rests, prepare a classic tiramisu and build the mascarpone cream layer. As the dessert chills, take a short break with Tuscan appetizers and hear the chef discuss Italy's culinary heritage.
Return to the pasta dough and roll, cut, and fill it into two shapes: tagliatelle and ricotta ravioli. The chef guides each step so participants develop real technique rather than simply watching.
Sit down together to eat the meal prepared during the session, paired with a glass of local house wine. The tiramisu follows as dessert, completing a full Italian lunch made entirely by the group.
What Is Included
Included
- Professional chef instructor throughout the class
- All cooking ingredients and kitchen equipment
- Market visit with the chef (9 am shift, Sundays excluded)
- Aprons provided
- Lunch consisting of the dishes prepared during the class
- Glass of local house wine with the meal
- Tuscan appetizers during the break
Not Included
- Transport to and from the meeting point
- Additional beverages beyond the included glass of wine
- Market visit for afternoon shift participants or Sunday participants
- Gratuities for the chef or staff
Important Information
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