Italian cooking class at Lake Como: Make fresh pasta and tiramisu

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A three-hour cooking class at Lake Como where you prepare fresh pasta (tagliatelle, gnocchi, tortelli or maltagliati) with ragù, pesto and other sauces, then finish with a single-portion tiramisu you make yourself. The instructor teaches pasta-making technique and seasoning options, and private transport from Como city is included. Instruction is available in English or French.

The experience

You work at your own station with all the ingredients and utensils ready. The instructor walks you through the techniques for pasta that's easy to handle and good to eat, then you prepare the proposed recipes together: maltagliati with ragù, gnocchi with pesto, and other combinations. The course ends with tiramisu, made in a single portion so you see the whole process from coffee-soaked ladyfingers to the final dusting of cocoa.

Transport from Como city to the instructor's home and back is included at no extra cost. Vegetarian menus can be arranged in advance if you let the instructor know when you book. The class runs three hours, and you leave with the recipes and the confidence to make these dishes again at home.

What’s included

• Private transport from Como city.
• all ingredients and utensils.
• instruction in English or French.
• bottled water, coffee or tea, and alcoholic beverages.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Tuesday, Thursday and SaturdayDepartures at 10:00 and 18:00

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (under 11)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Veronica

Is this one for you?The class is taught in English or French, so you'll follow along comfortably in whichever language suits you. Private transport from Como means you don't arrange your own way there, and the small group size keeps the workstations uncrowded.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 11).

What pasta shapes will I learn to make?

You'll prepare tagliatelle, gnocchi, tortelli or maltagliati, depending on what the instructor proposes for that class. Each one teaches different handling and shaping techniques, and you'll learn several ways to season the fresh pasta once it's made, with ragù, pesto and other sauces.

Is the tiramisu made as a full dessert or just a taste?

Tiramisu is made in a single portion, so you prepare one complete serving from start to finish. You'll see how the coffee-soaked ladyfingers come together with the mascarpone cream and the final cocoa dusting.

Do I need cooking experience to join this class?

The instructor teaches the techniques from the start, so no prior experience is required. You work at your own workstation with all the ingredients and tools provided, and the instructor guides you through each step.

What's included in the price besides the cooking?

Private transport from Como city to the instructor's home and back is included, along with bottled water, coffee or tea, and alcoholic beverages during the class.

Can I request a vegetarian menu?

Yes, vegetarian menus are available if you arrange them in advance when you book. Let the instructor know your preference and they'll prepare the recipes accordingly.