Understand the Art of Pasta

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Understand the Art of Pasta

Want to learn how to make pasta from scratch? Learn the fundamentals of making pasta from scratch from Chef Valerie Hanson. It is truly quite easy with some tips and tricks.

Considering buying a pasta roller/cutter and want to be sure you are getting the right tool for you? Learn to make pasta both by hand & by machine roller.

Make a foundation pasta dough and understand how some variances will produce different qualities of pasta. See how to store it and cook it. Bring an adult beverage if desired. In this workshop, participants will be making fettuccini.

This is a foundation class and is good for someone just barely delving into homemade pasta. For more in-depth pasta courses, check out all of our pasta classes.

Adult $25

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Spaghetti aglio e olio (translated, it means Spaghetti with garlic and oil) is a traditional Italian pasta dish from Naples. The dish is fresh and delicious with garlic, olive oil, and parsley some of the main ingredients. In this session, learn to make this classic Italian dish and its accompanying sides of Butter Sautéed Shrimp and Parmesan Roasted Broccoli. This meal is secretly quite easy and yet, still an impressive one to serve company. Participants will make the meal and sit down to enjoy it together. There’s also the option to take your meal home instead of dining as a class.

No-Time for Extras Option: $36 Uses boxed pasta.

Want This to Be Extra Special: $46 Come 35 minutes early and learn to make your own spaghetti pasta!

Surf and Pasta

In this session learn to easily make a Whitefish and Green Bean entrée AND Cheese Ravioli and Marinara. Start by learning how to make a delicious cheese ravioli from scratch, then, discover how easy homemade marinara is to make. Next, steam green beans and make a white sauce to serve with them. Finally, gently fry a deliciously mild whitefish with garlic and dill to serve with the beans. Class divides the food up and takes it home to enjoy, along with recipes.

Adult $60

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These class fees range from $15 to $24 (with the exception of soapmaking 101 at $39).