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Classic Handmade Pasta with Mushroom Ragout

Description

There’s nothing so delicious as fresh pasta, and creating it yourself.

Learn how to make the perfect pasta dough, and then use a pasta machine or rolling pin to roll out your dough until it's the right thickness to cut into ribbons of fresh Pappardelle. You will also learn to make a delicious fresh mushroom Ragout sauce. Everyone will sit down and enjoy their pasta dish at the end of class!

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. Our events are casual and meant to be fun and instructive, not hardcore. 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).

Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in. You will be seated with your booking party. Guests in the same booking party will work together throughout the class by sharing ingredients and equipment.  Drinks are available for purchase from the venue and are NOT included in the ticket price. Outside drinks are not allowed. 21+ only please!  

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What this class looks like
12 - 26
Group size
2 hours
Duration
Beginner
Class level
We provide
Tools
Any dietary restrictions
Vegetarian friendly
Nut free
Gluten free
Kosher friendly
Dairy free
Fish free
Egg free
Shellfish free
Vegan friendly
Meet your chef instructor

As for my introduction to food and cooking, I will forever thank my mom for introducing me to the world of food. She brought me into the kitchen: unpack, store, and help her with the recipes she had in mind: peeling onions, garlic, prepping the green beans, washing the fresh herbs, blanching some veggies, and so forth and so on, surrounded by all the smells coming from those tasks. That was the only way I could earn pocket money. I landed in Boston in 1981,

and I had to cook to survive. All those memories for time spent in my mom's kitchen

came back, slowly but surely. During my time there in Boston, I deeply got involved

in all cuisines (I worked as a prep for free in the local Thai place restaurant). I was the one who created the Thai menu for the then Cities restaurant/night club in Adams Morgan on 18th St in the late 80’s. Besides French cooking, I also started to discover and really appreciate Latin Cuisine, Central America, Cuban and Puerto Rican, because my mentor. My father's side of the family is Italian from Genoa, I grew up with classic northern Italian cuisine. Cooking is like a Zen place for me: when I cook, I cannot really think of anything else: it is an art that needs and feeds on the whole of you. And I also love to teach and pass on the knowledge and the passion. Feeding people may be the very best job in the world.

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Where the class will be
The Westin Alexandria Old Town
400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, Virginia, USA, 22314-5700
With a nice blend of modern convenience and boutique sophistication, The Westin Alexandria Old Town is perfect for conducting business and exploring historic charm. You'll find beauty along the cobblestone streets and red brick sidewalks in Old Town Alexandria, home to specialty shops, boutiques, and museums. Just across the Potomac River, you can discover first-class attractions at National Harbor and Washington, D.C.
Guest requirement

The nature of our classes are set up so that booking parties will work together during class, sharing both ingredients and equipment. Groups of 2 may be asked to share their station with another couple.  Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in so that class can begin on time. Drinks are available for purchase from the venue and are NOT included in the ticket price. Outside drinks are not allowed.

Cancellation policy
Reschedule request have to be made at least 48 hours before the class for groups of less than 6 people and 14 days for groups of 6 people or more. Cancellations are not permitted and tickets are non-refundable.See terms and policy.
Reviews
Shalom V.
Best instructor
May, 22nd, 2025
Lisa W.
Why don't you have your address listed somewhere? I was gifted the tickets and googled, emailed etc most of the day to find the address. The teacher JC was wonderful and the pasta was amazing and so fresh
Nov, 8th, 2024
Kinsey L.
Jun, 22nd, 2024
Sandy S.
We had so much fun!!! Would definitely come back for his other classes.
Jun, 8th, 2024
Wendy D.
Great class and teacher.
May, 31st, 2024
Scott O.
Nov, 8th, 2024
Elizabeth M.
Wonderful time! Instructor was awesome! He made everyone feel special. 💕
Jun, 23rd, 2024
Trishal P.
Jocelyn Cambier was an extremely passionate and wonderful instructor filled with insightful detailed advice.
Jun, 8th, 2024
Bryan W.
Exceptional!!! This was me and my wife’s first cooking class. Our instructor chef JC was very knowledgeable and helpful. The recipe and instructions were easy to follow. Great atmosphere and not to mention the food was delicious. We will definitely be trying out a few more classes. Oh and parking in the building was free lol
May, 31st, 2024
Phillip D.
It was fantastic and JC is a great teacher. I can't wait to try my new skills at home!
May, 31st, 2024
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