Pasta Fresca in Valdichiana Senese: Make Tuscan Pasta & Eat It

Roll, cut and cook two types of pasta the way Tuscan cooks have for generations.

Pasta Fresca in Valdichiana Senese is a hands-on cooking class in Montepulciano where you make two types of fresh pasta from scratch using flour, water and traditional techniques, then pair them with classic Tuscan sauces and eat the meal you've prepared with a glass of local wine. Children from age 3 are welcome. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available if you request them when booking. The class runs about two and a half hours and accommodates groups of at least two people.

The experience

You start with simple ingredients (flour and water), and learn to shape pici and tagliatelle by hand, following the methods passed down through generations in the region. The instructor walks you through each step, so even if you've never made pasta before, you'll leave knowing how to do it. You prepare two different shapes and pair each one with a classic Tuscan sauce: meat ragù, garlic tomato sauce (aglione), or cacio e pepe.

Once the pasta is ready, you sit down together to eat what you've made, accompanied by a glass of local wine. The meal happens in a warm, convivial setting: the kind of atmosphere where the food tastes better because you made it yourself. The whole experience runs about two and a half hours from start to finish.

Children from age 3 can join, and the class adapts to dietary needs: vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are all available if you let the operator know when you book. Wheelchair access is available, and infants can come in a pram or stroller, or in a specialized infant seat if needed. Transportation to and from the class can be arranged on request.

What’s included

• Hands-on instruction in making two types of fresh Tuscan pasta.
• all ingredients and tools.
• a paired Tuscan sauce of your choice.
• a glass of local wine with the meal.
• the lunch or dinner you've prepared.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDepartures at 11:00 and 17:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

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.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 accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Valdichiana Living

Is this one for you?The class is hands-on and interactive from start to finish, so you're actively making and shaping pasta the whole time, not watching a demonstration. Book this if you want to learn a real skill you can take home and use, and if sitting down to eat together afterward matters as much as the cooking itself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What exactly do I learn to make in this pasta class?

You make two types of fresh pasta from scratch: pici and tagliatelle. Both are shaped by hand using only flour and water, and you learn the traditional Tuscan techniques for each one. After you finish, you pair them with classic sauces like meat ragù, garlic tomato sauce, or cacio e pepe.

Is the meal included, or do I pay separately for lunch?

The meal is included. You eat the pasta you've made, paired with the sauce you've chosen, and a glass of local wine comes with it. Everything is part of the class price.

How long does the whole class take?

The class runs about two and a half hours, from the time you start making the pasta through the meal at the end.

Do I need to arrange my own way to get there, or is transport included?

Transportation to and from the class can be arranged on request, so you can ask about it when you book if you need a pickup or return trip.