Traditional Pasta Classes

Fresh Pasta Making Class in Bologna

Learn to prepare you will learn how to make tagliatelle and tortelloni by hand in the heart of Italy's gastronomic capital.

An authentic experience of just one hour.perfect for experiencing Italian tradition even during a journey full of discovery.

An elegant wooden pasta board dusted with fine white flour, displaying perfectly aligned fresh tagliatelle nests in a warm egg-yellow hue, each strand slightly irregular and clearly hand-cut. The board rests on a pale stone countertop in a refined Bolognese cucina, with copper pots softly blurred in the background. Late afternoon natural light enters from the left, casting gentle, elongated shadows and subtle highlights on the silky pasta surface. Photographed at a slightly elevated angle with shallow depth of field, emphasizing the texture of the dough and flour. The atmosphere is sophisticated yet comforting, with photographic realism and a clean, minimalist composition that evokes authentic Italian culinary tradition.
An overhead photographic view of an impeccably organized Bolognese pasta workstation: a large wooden table divided into zones with a smooth sheet of rolled pasta, neatly cut tagliatelle, plump tortelloni, and small bowls of finely grated Parmigiano, nutmeg, and fresh spinach filling. A traditional brass-handled knife and a well-worn wooden rolling pin rest diagonally, guiding the eye across the frame. Natural golden-hour light streams from a nearby window, creating long, soft shadows and a warm, inviting glow on the wood grain and pasta surfaces. The composition is balanced and architectural, with sharp focus throughout to emphasize each element. The mood is serene, studious, and sophisticated, with photographic realism that suggests a high-end, hands-on pasta course environment.

Traditional Bologna Pasta

in Bologna city center,
Duration: just one hour.
 Price: 74€ per person
 Max Up to 20 participants per class
 Fresh handmade pasta
Traditional tasting included

An elegant wooden pasta board dusted with fine white flour, displaying perfectly aligned fresh tagliatelle nests in a warm egg-yellow hue, each strand slightly irregular and clearly hand-cut. The board rests on a pale stone countertop in a refined Bolognese cucina, with copper pots softly blurred in the background. Late afternoon natural light enters from the left, casting gentle, elongated shadows and subtle highlights on the silky pasta surface. Photographed at a slightly elevated angle with shallow depth of field, emphasizing the texture of the dough and flour. The atmosphere is sophisticated yet comforting, with photographic realism and a clean, minimalist composition that evokes authentic Italian culinary tradition.
A refined still life of freshly shaped tortelloni arranged in a gentle spiral on a cool, veined marble slab, each piece meticulously folded with visible pinched edges and plump centers hinting at the ricotta filling inside. The tortelloni have a rich, eggy color and a faint dusting of semolina. In the background, out of focus, rests an antique wooden pasta board and a small porcelain bowl filled with flour. Soft morning window light bathes the scene from the right, creating delicate highlights and graceful shadows. Photographed from a slightly elevated angle with careful rule-of-thirds composition and shallow depth of field, the image captures a sophisticated, poetic, photographic realism that celebrates Bolognese pasta tradition.
A sophisticated composition featuring a stack of classic Italian recipe notebooks and a neatly folded linen apron resting beside a wooden pasta board sprinkled with flour and a small pile of freshly rolled tagliatelle. A slender metal ruler and precise pasta cutter lie parallel, suggesting measured instruction and meticulous technique. The setting is a calm, high-end teaching kitchen with muted cream walls and discreet shelving blurred in the background. Soft, diffused overcast light from a large window creates an even, gentle illumination with minimal shadows, enhancing surface textures without harsh contrast. Shot from an oblique, slightly elevated angle with moderate depth of field, the photograph conveys a scholarly, atelier-like atmosphere, blending artisanal craft and sophistication to represent structured pasta-making courses in Bologna.
A close-up of a polished wooden work surface covered with a large, smooth sheet of golden pasta dough, thin enough to catch the light yet still opaque. A traditional metal pasta wheel with a fluted edge rests beside faintly outlined tagliatelle strips, ready to be cut. In the softly blurred background, a marble rolling pin and vintage flour tin suggest a professional teaching kitchen in Bologna. Warm, diffused studio lighting from above and slightly to the side creates gentle sheen and dimensional shadows. Captured at an eye-level macro perspective with a refined, photographic realism, the mood is focused, artisanal, and quietly luxurious, ideal for conveying the precision of pasta-making courses.

What will you do during the course

Hands in the dough

The lesson is practical and engaging.

Guided by an expert teacher, you will discover how true Emilian fresh pasta is made.

1. Dough preparation

Flour, eggs, and technique.

You’ll learn how to achieve the perfect consistency for a smooth, elastic pasta sheet.

2. Creation of the tagliatelle

One of the symbols of Emilian cuisine.

You will cut the pasta following the Bolognese tradition.

3. Preparing the tortelloni

You will learn to shape stuffed pasta, one of the most iconic dishes of the region.

4. Final Tasting

After the course, you will sit at the table to enjoy Bolognese tradition.

A convivial moment, just like in Italian homes.

A luxurious close-up photographic scene of a deep, white porcelain plate holding freshly cooked tagliatelle al ragù, the ribbons of pasta glossy and perfectly coated in a rich, brick-red Bolognese sauce. Finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano melts delicately on top, with a few visible curls of cheese catching the light. The plate rests on a crisp linen tablecloth in an elegant dining room, with a blurred background hinting at a dark wooden sideboard and a simple glass carafe of water. Soft, warm pendant lighting from above creates gentle highlights on the sauce and subtle reflections on the porcelain rim. Captured at a three-quarter angle with shallow depth of field, the mood is indulgent, refined, and authentically Italian, emphasizing the end result of traditional pasta courses.

The tradition of handmade pasta

In Bologna, pasta is more than food.

It's an ancient gesture, passed down through families for generations.
The pasta sheet rolled out with a rolling pin, tagliatelle cut by hand, and the scent of flour and eggs on the table

This tradition represents one of the strongest symbols of Italian gastronomic culture, recognized worldwide as part of our country's cultural and identity heritage.

During this course, you will delve right into this tradition.

On your own just one hour. You will live an authentic, convivial, and deeply Italian experience.