Spaghetti & Lasagna Cooking Class in Florence

Spaghetti & Lasagna Class – A Classic Italian Culinary Experience in Florence

Embark on a refined, hands-on gastronomic experience in Florence’s vibrant San Frediano district with the Spaghetti & Lasagna Class. This 3-hour session invites guests to explore the authentic flavors of Italian cuisine under the guidance of experienced culinary instructors in an intimate, small-group setting. Participants will learn to craft two timeless Italian dishes — spaghetti alla chitarra and traditional lasagna — entirely from scratch. The class covers essential skills including preparing fresh pasta dough, making classic sauces such as slow-cooked ragù, velvety béchamel, and traditional pummarola. Once the cooking is complete, guests will enjoy the fruits of their labor paired with organic Tuscan wine from a family estate. The experience concludes with a chocolate dessert and a taste of house-made limoncello, offering a full-circle culinary journey through the heart of Tuscany. With group sizes limited to 12 participants, this workshop guarantees personalized instruction in a warm and welcoming environment — ideal for food lovers, couples, and travelers seeking an authentic taste of Italian culinary tradition.

What is included

• 3-hour immersive workshop led by experienced instructors
• Instruction in English, suitable for all skill levels
• Preparation of two traditional dishes: spaghetti alla chitarra, and classic Italian lasagna
• Techniques covered: making fresh pasta dough from scratch, crafting authentic sauces (ragù, béchamel, and pummarola)
• Use of professional cooking tools: apron, rolling pin, pasta cutter, etc.
• Complete meal featuring your handmade dishes
• Organic Tuscan wine from a family estate
• Chocolate dessert and a serving of traditional limoncello to finish

What’s Not Included

• Transportation to the meeting point
• Gratuities

Itinerary

1. Welcome – Arrival at the San Frediano district workshop
2. Spaghetti alla Chitarra – Make fresh pasta dough from scratch
3. Lasagna – Build the classic dish with ragù and béchamel
4. Pummarola – Prepare the traditional tomato sauce
5. The Meal – Enjoy your handmade dishes with organic Tuscan wine
6. Sweet Finish – Chocolate dessert and house-made limoncello

Highlights

Two iconic dishes, start to finish. Spaghetti alla chitarra and a full lasagna, including three sauces made from scratch, cover real Italian culinary range.

A sweet, generous finish. Past guests consistently single out the chocolate dessert and glass of limoncello as a memorable way to end the class.

Instructors who feel like family. Past guests describe their instructor making the group feel like “one big Italian family,” with detailed tips and real warmth.

Capped at 12 for real personal attention. The small-group setting ensures hands-on guidance throughout, not a crowded demonstration.

Meeting point

• After booking we will send all the details of the location (meeting point) and contact.