Cooking class in Como • Lake Como
Tagliatelle Masterclass in Como – Hand-Rolled Tagliatelle al Ragù Bolognese
Hand-rolled tagliatelle + slow-simmered ragù
Learn to make the perfect spritz – Aperol or Campari Dessert included · gelato with balsamic
€150 per person · sessions up to 12 guests larger private groups on request.
Tagliatelle al ragù alla bolognese is the dish Emilia is judged by, and it deserves to be learned properly. In this hands-on tagliatelle al ragù cooking class in Como you start at the wooden board: flour and eggs, your own ball of dough, then a sheet of pasta rolled out the sfoglia way – with the long rolling pin, the technique our resident chef studied at the Accademia della Sfoglia – before you cut your tagliatelle by hand.
While you work, a ragù alla bolognese simmers slowly on the stove: soffritto, meat, tomato and time. Our resident chef shows you how it is built and why it cannot be hurried – a good ragù is less a recipe than a lesson in patience, and you taste the difference slow cooking makes from the first bite.
As the dough rests, the aperitivo begins: a glass of prosecco and a proper spritz lesson. You learn to make the perfect spritz – Aperol or Campari – the proportions and the gestures, build your own, and take home a small Italian ritual along with the pasta.
Dessert tells a story of its own. We serve gelato with traditional balsamic vinegar and explain where those few dark drops come from: the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP from Acetaia del Cristo, a family acetaia in the same Emilian land as the sfoglia. A single ingredient – cooked grape must – aged twenty-five years as it moves from cask to cask along a battery of different woods, until a few drops are enough. The one matured in cherry-wood barrels is fruity and sweet, perfect on ice cream: a sweet-and-sour balance that becomes a small lesson in taste. Read more about the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena we use.
Then you sit down and eat what you have made – tagliatelle al ragù, wine on the table, gelato to finish – in a modern, elegant yet welcoming home where professional guidance meets genuine Italian hospitality.
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At a glance
- Roll the sfoglia with the rolling pin and cut tagliatelle by hand
- Build a slow-simmered ragù alla bolognese
- Learn to make the perfect spritz – Aperol or Campari
- Dessert included: gelato with traditional balsamic vinegar
- Small group, with English & French support
From the rolling pin to your tagliatelle
What our guests say
5.0 · 12 Google reviews
Wonderful experience with delicious foods and wines!
Cannot recommend this experience enough! Marco was very knowledgeable and explained every step of the process. Val was extremely helpful with translating and had perfect English. Between the appetizer, main course, and dessert everything was fantastic and one of the best meals I have ever had. We cannot thank Marco, Val, and their mother for the hospitality and unforgettable experience.
More than 5 stars for Val, Marco and Silvana, who welcomed us into their family home to teach us Italian homemade pasta techniques in such a friendly pleasurable way. They made it fun and you can't help but love this family! A perfect family team working together wanting to share their love of traditional Italian food cooked with joy. We loved every minute. Our favorite thing in Como — this authentic Italian family cooking class should be at the top of your list to do! Grazie mille!!!
My mom, sister, daughter, niece and I did the tagliatelle al ragù pasta making class with Mani in Pasta and had such a great time! Val, Marco and Silvana were wonderful teachers and hosts! They are a wealth of knowledge and are happy to share it with you. I would highly recommend this class for anyone interested in learning how to make delicious, authentic Italian pasta. Gelato at the end was a delicious treat.
We had fun and learned so much! They were so knowledgeable and treated us like family. Not to mention the food was delicious (and maybe I can try to recreate it again at home)! They provided insight into the history of Italian food culture that can only come from generations who live here.
Wonderful experience near the center of Como. The cooking class was very detailed, engaging, and enjoyable. I learned a lot and had a great time. Highly recommended!
I loved the experience! A fun and easy way to learn how to make pasta, the REAL pasta. The chef was super friendly and patient, I really enjoyed the environment she created. I definitely recommend this experience, worth the money and the time.
I had a wonderful experience at this cooking class! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming from the very beginning, and the instructor explained everything clearly and with great enthusiasm.
It's a fantastic and unforgettable experience! A warm place with good vibes and atmosphere! Fun and very professional team! If you visit Como, don't miss Mani in Pasta.
Fantastic cooking class! Clear instructions, great atmosphere, fresh ingredients, and delicious homemade pasta. Highly recommended!