Rome: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with MasterChef

Summary

Roll fettuccine by hand sip prosecco taste tiramisu in rome

You’ll join a small group in Rome for hands-on pasta and tiramisu making with a MasterChef instructor. Start with prosecco and Roman snacks, then roll fettuccine dough yourself before mastering creamy Alfredo sauce. Afterward, relax over your homemade meal with wine and limoncello—all recipes sent home as a digital booklet. You’ll leave full and smiling.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the clatter of pans and that sort of buttery warmth you only get in kitchens where something good’s about to happen. We were six—plus our chef, who everyone just called Marco—and he greeted us with a glass of prosecco that fizzed so much it nearly spilled over my fingers. Someone laughed (I think it was Anna from Berlin) when I tried to pronounce “aperitivo” the Italian way. The table had these little bowls of olives and cheese that smelled sharp and nutty, and honestly I could’ve sat there all evening just nibbling.

Rolling out the fettuccine dough was messier than I expected. Marco showed us how to knead until it felt “like your earlobe”—which made me laugh, but he was right. My noodles weren’t as neat as his but he said they’d taste better because they were mine. There was this moment when we grated parmesan for the Alfredo sauce and the air filled up with that salty-rich smell—my hands still smelled like cheese hours later. The kitchen windows steamed up while we worked, and outside you could hear some Roman traffic but inside it felt like another world.

I didn’t expect to love making tiramisu so much. Layering those coffee-soaked biscuits with mascarpone was oddly soothing—Marco joked that if you rush it, “the dessert will know.” When we finally sat down together at this long table (wine poured, plates steaming), everyone looked a bit proud and hungry. The pasta tasted like comfort after a long walk; the tiramisu was creamy and just bitter enough from the espresso. Someone passed around limoncello at the end—sharp, sweet, woke me up a bit too much maybe. We swapped stories about home recipes and travel fails until it was time to go.

I still think about that meal sometimes—how simple things can feel special when you make them with strangers who become friends for an evening. Walking back into Rome after, recipe booklet tucked in my bag, I felt like I’d actually learned something real—not just about food but about slowing down long enough to notice what’s right in front of you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Cooking class with pasta and tiramisù

• Welcome prosecco and Roman aperitivo
• Learn to make fresh fettuccine pasta
• Prepare traditional Alfredo sauce
• Make classic tiramisù dessert
• Enjoy meal with wine and limoncello
• Receive digital recipe booklet souvenir

Top questions

Is this Rome cooking class suitable for beginners?

Yes, the class is designed for all levels—even if you’ve never made pasta or tiramisu before.

How many people are in each cooking class?

The semi-private class is limited to six guests maximum.

Are drinks included during the cooking class?

You’ll enjoy welcome prosecco, wine with your meal, and limoncello afterward—all included.

Do I get recipes to take home after the class?

Yes, you’ll receive a digital recipe booklet with instructions for everything you made.

Is there a vegan option available?

Yes—the vegan menu features Spaghetti aglio olio peperoncino and ciambelline al vino cookies.

Is this cooking class wheelchair accessible?

The kitchen is fully wheelchair accessible; prams or strollers are also welcome.

Are children allowed in the class?

Infants and small children can attend if accompanied by an adult; strollers are fine.

Does the price include all ingredients?

Yes—all ingredients are provided as part of your booking.

What’s included

Your evening includes all ingredients for fresh pasta, Alfredo sauce, and tiramisu; hands-on instruction from a MasterChef Italia cook; use of custom kitchen tools; welcome prosecco plus Roman aperitivo snacks; complimentary wine during your meal; limoncello digestif; wheelchair access throughout; and a digital recipe book sent after class so you can try everything again at home.