Modena Cooking Class: Handmade Pasta & Tiramisù

Roll, fold, and layer three courses you make yourself

A three-hour hands-on cooking class in Modena where you make fresh tagliatelle and your choice of stuffed pasta (ricotta tortelloni or capelletti), then prepare homemade Tiramisù. You cook under expert guidance, then sit down to a three-course meal of antipasto, your pasta with wine, and the dessert you made, with recipes to take home.

The Experience

The class starts with flour and eggs. Your hostess walks you through making the dough from scratch, kneading it by hand, and rolling it out to the silky sheet that becomes tagliatelle: the long golden ribbons that define Emilian cooking. Then you choose your stuffed pasta: the large, pillowy ricotta tortelloni or the delicate capelletti, folded and sealed by hand with a traditional filling. Each shape carries its own technique, and your guide shares the story behind it.

After the pasta, you move to Tiramisù, layering the ingredients with care and learning the small tricks that turn a good dessert into an unforgettable one. When the cooking is done, the aprons come off and everyone gathers around the table. The meal opens with local antipasto, moves into the pasta you made paired with fine Italian wines, and closes with the Tiramisù and coffee: a full three-course spread built entirely from your own hands.

The class runs three hours and suits all fitness levels. A minimum of two people per booking is required. If you'd rather watch and chat while your hostess cooks instead of cooking yourself, you can request that option at checkout. Recipes come home with you so you can recreate the dishes later. Public transportation is nearby if you're not driving.

What’s included

• Hands-on instruction in making fresh tagliatelle and your choice of stuffed pasta (tortelloni or capelletti).
• preparation of homemade Tiramisù.
• a three-course meal of local antipasto, your freshly cooked pasta with fine Italian wines, and Tiramisù with coffee.
• recipes to take home.

Days and timesDaily · 11:00 and 17:00

AgesAges 12+ · Under 12

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “Go to Via Emilia Est 163 and ring Maria Luisa Nicolini, then once inside take the stairs B”

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by CURIOSEETY

Is this one for you?Three hours is enough time to make and eat everything without rushing, but it means you'll need to clear the afternoon. This class doesn't fit into a quick morning or a day already packed with other sites.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Under 12.

What pasta shapes do I learn to make?

You make tagliatelle, the signature long ribbon pasta of the region, and then choose between ricotta tortelloni (large and pillowy) or capelletti (delicate and hand-folded). Your hostess teaches the technique and tradition behind each one.

Is the meal included, or do I just cook and leave?

The meal is included. After cooking, you sit down together to eat everything you made: antipasto, your fresh pasta with wine, Tiramisù, and coffee. A full three-course dinner.

Do I need cooking experience to join?

No. The class is hands-on instruction from the start, beginning with making the dough from scratch. Your hostess guides you through every step, and the class suits all fitness levels.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

Dietary requirements can be discussed when you book. Contact the operator to arrange any adjustments to the menu before your class.

Is this a group class or private?

It's a group class with fellow food lovers. A minimum of two people per booking is required, and you cook and eat together as one group.