Handmade Pasta Masterclass: Penne, Farfalle & Cavatelli
In this hands-on class, you will learn how to make three popular pasta shapes: Penne, Farfalle (Bow Tie), and Cavatelli pasta. The pasta will be made completely from scratch, exploring both the traditional hand method and using pasta machines. You'll be guided through the different Italian regions to understand history and stories behind how these pastas came to be.
While many associate Amatriciana sauce with Rome's bustling trattorias, its true origins lie nestled in the hills of central Italy, in the charming town of Amatrice. The earliest versions, likely dating back over a thousand years, were a symphony of salty pecorino cheese and cured guanciale (pork cheek), cooked together and tossed with pasta for a hearty meal. The addition of tomatoes, arriving in Europe from the Americas in the 16th century, transformed the dish into the beloved red sauce we know today.
Your Italian Chef Instructor will demonstrate how to make the Amatriciana sauce in class, utilizing participation from the class to help build this delicious sauce from scratch.
No experience is required! We provide all the equipment and ingredients, which are easy to find at local markets if you don’t already have them in your home kitchen. This class is designed to be just as fun for the cooking enthusiast who wants to be a part of every step as it is for the first-timer who’s happier observing and assisting (or taste testing).
Guests in the same booking party will work together throughout the class. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in. Drinks are available for purchase from the venue and are NOT included in the ticket price. Outside drinks are not allowed. 21+ only.
Tommaso was co-owner of the Italian restaurant TANTI BACI in NYC, before spending time in
Peru to learn about Amazonian produce and agricultural practice. It was in Peru that he started the tomato sauce brand DUE AMICI, which is still being sold in Lima today. After moving back to NYC, Tommaso opened PROPRIO COSI, a company that will serve “on the go” organic food, with ingredients from local farms and businesses. He’s also the producer of a bi-monthly literary podcast series based on award-winning short stories and novels.
Class will take place on the Terrace of the hotel. This is an indoor space with a fun bar. The nature of our classes are set up so that booking parties will work together during class, sharing both ingredients and equipment. Drinks are NOT included in the ticket price, but will be available for sale at the venue. Outside drinks are not allowed. 21+ only. For any guests booked individually, if you are part of a larger group please email hello@cocusocial.com at least 48 hours prior to your class to confirm your full booking party size and the names of the others in your group. If your chef made your class extra special, feel free to leave a tip after class as a thank-you.
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