Fun Pasta Making Class With a Local Chef in Los Angeles

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Experience the satisfaction of crafting pasta from scratch in the heart of Los Angeles. In this interactive class, Chef Cici shares authentic Italian techniques for making cavatelli and a rich cacio e pepe sauce. Start by preparing pasta dough using semolina flour and egg yolks, learning how to mix and handle the dough for ideal elasticity and structure. Next, shape the dough into cavatelli by hand, creating small pasta pieces designed to hold sauce beautifully. Chef Cici then walks you through building a creamy cacio e pepe sauce using ricotta, Pecorino Romano and black pepper, finishing the dish with fresh basil and chives. Enjoy your freshly made pasta in a relaxed local setting and leave with the skills to recreate this classic Italian dish at home.

Example Menu

Main

Handmade Cavatelli

With semolina flour, egg yolks

Main

Cacio e Pepe Sauce

With ricotta cheese, Pecorino Romano, black pepper, fresh Italian basil and chives

What's Included

A fun, hands-on 2-hour cooking class led by a talented local chef.
All ingredients and cooking tools provided.
Expert instruction, tips and chef secrets you’ll use daily.
An authentic experience hosted at a local public brewery, distillery, craft beer bar or wine bar.
Drinks are available for purchase at the bar of the venue. Prices range from $3 to $20.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive at the venue at least 10 minutes before your scheduled session. Upon arrival, check in with the host or staff at the entrance and mention that you're attending the event.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Discover the magic of handmade pasta in this lively Los Angeles cooking experience. This hands-on class with Chef Cici introduces you to the traditional techniques behind fresh Italian pasta. Begin by mixing semolina flour and egg yolks into a rich dough, learning how proper ratios and mixing methods create the perfect texture. Chef Cici will guide you through shaping the dough into classic cavatelli by hand, showing you the techniques that give this pasta its signature ridges and tender bite.

While the pasta cooks, prepare a creamy cacio e pepe sauce made with ricotta, Pecorino Romano and freshly cracked black pepper. Toss the cavatelli in the sauce and finish with Italian basil and chives for a bright, aromatic touch. Hosted at a trendy Los Angeles venue, this beginner-friendly class includes expert instruction, all ingredients and a full handmade pasta meal you’ll enjoy at the end of the experience.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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