Pasta Cooking Class in Como Countryside with Chef Damiano

Make three colors of pasta and eat them the same afternoon

A four-hour pasta cooking class in the Como countryside where you make green, red and white fresh pasta from scratch with chef Damiano, then sit down to eat it with ragù alla bolognese, tiramisu, wine and espresso. Damiano picks you up from Como train station if you arrive by rail, and teaches you the techniques to recreate everything at home.

The experience

You arrive at Damiano's kitchen in the countryside a few kilometers from Como and start right away: no demo, no watching from the side. You and Damiano make three types of fresh pasta together (green, red and white) building the skills as you go. Once the pasta is ready, you prepare a classic ragù alla bolognese to go with it. The whole class runs four hours, and the instruction is in English or Italian depending on who shows up.

When the cooking is done, you move to the garden (weather permitting) and eat everything you've made. The meal includes the tagliatelle with bolognese, tiramisu you've prepared, wine, coffee and liquors. Damiano's approach is built around the warmth of an Italian family meal, not a formal service, so the afternoon tends to stretch into conversation and laughter once the food hits the table.

If you're arriving by train, Damiano handles the pickup from Como station, so you don't need to arrange a taxi or figure out the local buses. You leave with the recipes written down and the muscle memory of how to make fresh pasta at home: the whole point of learning from someone who does it every day.

What’s included

• Pickup from Como train station.
• wine and aperitif.
• three types of fresh pasta, ragù alla bolognese, tiramisu and espresso.
• recipes to take home.
• instruction in English or Italian from a professional chef.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (8 and older) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Wheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?You do the cooking yourself, not watching from a stool, so this suits anyone who wants to actually learn the skill rather than observe it. The class is small and built around one kitchen with Damiano, so you get real instruction and real conversation, not a group demo where half the room can't see.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What exactly do I make during the four hours?

You make three types of fresh pasta: green (spinach), red (tomato) and white (plain), and prepare a ragù alla bolognese to serve with the tagliatelle. Damiano teaches you the technique for each one so you can repeat it at home.

Is this class hands-on, or do I watch Damiano cook?

You cook alongside Damiano the whole time. He teaches you the technique as you work together, not from a demonstration stand.

Do I need to tell Damiano about food allergies or dietary restrictions?

Yes, you should communicate any allergies or special diet needs when you book so Damiano can adjust the menu and ingredients ahead of time.

How do I get to the countryside kitchen from Como?

If you arrive by train, Damiano picks you up from Como station. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you prefer to make your own way.

What's included in the meal at the end?

The meal includes the tagliatelle with ragù you've made, tiramisu, wine, coffee and liquors. Everything you've prepared during the class, eaten together in the garden.