Italian Cooking Classes in Pasadena, CA
Explore Italy's regional diversity with hands-on Italian cooking classes in Pasadena. Perfect for food lovers of all skill levels, Italian cooking lessons in Crown City celebrate the rustic charm, simplicity and fresh flavors of Italy's most beloved dishes. Under the guidance of expert chefs, you'll master the art of pasta-making as you knead, roll and cut homemade dough into classic shapes. Learn to craft creamy risottos, authentic Neapolitan pizzas and classic sauces like marinara, Bolognese and pesto. Explore traditional techniques and recipes from regions like Tuscany, Sicily and Emilia-Romagna as you create indulgent desserts, such as tiramisu and panna cotta, or bake iconic breads like focaccia and ciabatta. Whether you're Downtown, in Old Pasadena or near Playhouse Village, book your Italian cooking courses in Pasadena today.
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Meatless Italian Classics
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn how to make fresh, plant-based Italian with expert guidance. During this immersive cooking class, you'll confidently learn how to make meatless Italian classics. Chef Jasmin will be your host, guiding you in crafting a feast using fresh produce.
Chef Jasmin will show you how to assemble a refreshing antipasto...
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Chef Jasmin
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Discover Authentic Italian Flavors
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Create unforgettable Italian fare in this immersive cooking experience Bring the romance of Rome to your table in this Italian cooking class led by an expert chef. You'll learn the importance of using the finest ingredients to create traditional flavors and learn to differentiate between different olive oils for the...
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Chef Carole
Pasadena, CA
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A Summertime Pasta Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Everything you make in this summery feast will revolve around your own homemade pasta dough. Dive into the flavors of Italy in this hands-on cooking class, where you’ll craft fresh pasta dough and roll it by hand to create two classic dishes. Start with a creamy, traditional fettuccine carbonara, then move on to...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Pasadena, CA
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Succulent Handmade Gnocchi
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to make light yet decadent gnocchi — completely from scratch. Chef Luana draws upon her childhood culinary experiences to provide you with an informative and entertaining gnocchi-making cooking class, including memories with her grandmother, who used to say "oggi gnocchi," meaning, today we make the...
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Chef Luana
Pasadena, CA
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Restaurant-Quality Pasta
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Explore the tantalizing world of pasta from scratch. If you have pasta on the brain, this in-depth pasta making cooking class is just what you need! In this immersive chef-led session, you'll uncover the secrets behind crafting two timeless pasta dishes, along with the sauces that bring them to life.
Start with...
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Marc V. or Resident Chef
Pasadena, CA
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An Italian Date Night
$159
Cooking Class
$159
Learn how to prepare beautiful, decadent recipes worthy of the most romantic rendezvous. In this interactive Italian cooking class, Chef Mert shows you how to prepare a love-inspired meal featuring fare from Italy from start to finish using only the most fresh ingredients.
Begin with three varieties of herbed...
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Chef Mert
Pasadena, CA
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Handmade Cavatelli and Cacio e Pepe
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Learn to craft handmade cavatelli and a creamy cacio e pepe in this hands-on cooking class. Discover why fresh pasta tastes infinitely better when you make it yourself in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Cici. Chef Cici will guide you through authentic Italian techniques that transform simple ingredients into...
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Chef Cici
Pasadena, CA
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Timeless Seasonal Bites - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cover grilling to baking in this fresh and vibrant seasonal summer date night class. From a herb-grilled pork tenderloin to a strawberry upside down cake, this interactive cooking class in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles) is a great way to enjoy a fun and delicious date night. With Chef Anthony or a resident chef guiding...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Pasadena, CA
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Fundamentals of Handmade Pasta
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn the fundamental skills of making pasta from scratch from a true pasta-making master. In this hands-on cooking class, you will learn the secrets to creating fresh pasta by hand as well as delicious homemade sauces with Chef Luana. Born and raised in Ascoli Piceno, among the rolling hills of the Marche region of...
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Chef Luana
Pasadena, CA
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Delightful Italian Menu
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Add a touch of la dolce vita to your summer dinners with skills taught in this Italian feast. Discover how to create a summery Italian menu at this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Marc V. Your expert chef will keep things fun as they show you how to prepare a whole menu of Italian favorites.
You’ll begin with...
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Marc V. or Resident Chef
Pasadena, CA
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Regional Italian Favorites
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Take a tour of Italy's culinary scene as you create dishes from around the country. Join Chef Rebecca for a hands-on cooking class all about Italian food! You'll use fresh ingredients and time-honored Italian cooking techniques to create stunning, delicious dishes.
First, use ripe heirloom cherry tomatoes dressed...
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Chef Rebecca
Pasadena, CA
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Food That Empowers Your Mind
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Chef Luana shows you how to use food to strengthen your mind and body. Discover how to boost your health and empower your mind, body and spirit with ingredients that support mental health and wellness. This menu of Italian favorites includes a healthy twist to four dishes that feature tryptophan, zinc, carotenoids, B...
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Chef Luana
Pasadena, CA
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