Create iconic Bolognese pasta dishes and desserts with a local Italian chef in authentic Bolognese home.
Experience the heart of Emilia Romagna with a cooking class in Bologna led by a local home chef who brings generations of tradition to the table. Ideal for visitors seeking an immersive activity during their stay, this workshop highlights the dishes that define Bolognese cuisine and the techniques locals still use today.
You will learn how to mix, knead and roll fresh egg pasta before cutting long ribbons of tagliatelle to pair with a rich tomato sauce typical of the region. Next, shape delicate tortelloni pasta filled with ricotta and parsley, finished with butter and sage, a combination deeply rooted in Emilia Romagna’s culinary identity. You will also prepare a classic tiramisù dessert using mascarpone and cocoa while hearing stories about local food culture and the origins of these cherished recipes.
If authentic Italian cooking is on your travel wishlist, reserve your experience today.
This experience includes water, coffee and one bottle of wine for every three guests.
This class is suitable for ages 7+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.
With flour, eggs, ricotta cheese, parsley, butter and sage
Tiramisù
With eggs, mascarpone cheese and cocoa
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Chef Paola and her team of resident chefs in Bologna welcome guests into their homes to share the heart of Emilia-Romagna’s culinary traditions. Known for their skill with handmade tagliatelle tortelloni and classic tiramisù, they celebrate the region’s rich flavors through techniques passed down for generations. Cooking with Chef Paola offers an authentic glimpse into Bolognese life where warmth tradition and good food come together around the kitchen table.
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Create iconic Bolognese pasta dishes and desserts with a local Italian chef in authentic Bolognese home.
Experience the heart of Emilia Romagna with a cooking class in Bologna led by a local home chef who brings generations of tradition to the table. Ideal for visitors seeking an immersive activity during their stay, this workshop highlights the dishes that define Bolognese cuisine and the techniques locals still use today.
You will learn how to mix, knead and roll fresh egg pasta before cutting long ribbons of tagliatelle to pair with a rich tomato sauce typical of the region. Next, shape delicate tortelloni pasta filled with ricotta and parsley, finished with butter and sage, a combination deeply rooted in Emilia Romagna’s culinary identity. You will also prepare a classic tiramisù dessert using mascarpone and cocoa while hearing stories about local food culture and the origins of these cherished recipes.
If authentic Italian cooking is on your travel wishlist, reserve your experience today.
This experience includes water, coffee and one bottle of wine for every three guests.
This class is suitable for ages 7+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.
With flour, eggs, ricotta cheese, parsley, butter and sage
Tiramisù
With eggs, mascarpone cheese and cocoa
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Reviews Chef Paola or Resident Chef received outside of Cozymeal
Ed
01 Jun 2026
We had such a fun night learning pasta making techniques and how to create light and perfectly sweet tiramisu from our warm and welcoming hostess Paola! She created an unforgettable experience for us and we would highly recommend adding a stop at her beautiful home to your Bologna itinerary!
Eugenia
01 Jun 2026
Excellent experience. Paola is a great hostess.
Paola
01 Jun 2026
The most amazing cooking class ever. We highly recommend.
Pieter
01 Jun 2026
We had a great time with the pasta and pizza workshop! Paola explained everything really well, and let us do as much as possible. We could eat our result in her nice garden, with a delicious wine. We would recommend it to everyone!
Michael M
01 Jun 2026
Paola was so very pleasant and her instruction was excellent. Her home is the perfect place to learn. We enjoyed our class very much.
Eric
01 Jun 2026
Paola was fantastic! Very welcoming and kind. We are so appreciative that she adjusted her schedule to fit us in at the last minute. She gave us so many insights and helpful tips for making incredible pasta. She was very patient in helping us learn and refine the techniques that we will be able to take home and use for trying to make it on our own. She said we passed but have to come back for a follow-up next time we are in Bologna and possibly learn some more recipes
McMeniman
01 Jun 2026
Thank you Paola for a wonderful cooking class! We were a group of 9 people from 2 families, with those who cook a little to those who cook a lot, and Paola was very kind and encouraging and able to teach us all many things. The details are improrant, and she was able to give many tips to improve our pasta and tirimisu making. Many thanks Paola!
Paul
01 Jun 2026
We took Paola's class to learn how to make pasta and ragu and we were so pleased with the entire experience. Paola welcomes you into her lovely home and she guides you through making a simple yet delicious ragu. While your ragu simmers on the stove, you make two different types of pasta - one with egg and one with only semolina. She teaches you how (and when) to handle the dough - rolling it out to the perfect thickness and cutting it into strips to make the specific shapes desired. When it's all over, you've made a wonderful pasta dinner that could be served with pride!!! Highly recommend her class.
Stephanie
25 Nov 2025
Learning the Italian Way of cooking pasta & dessert was an enjoyable part of our holiday. Our host was beautiful.
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