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Learn to roll pasta by hand in Cristina’s home, with recipes passed down by her Bolognese grandmothers.
Cristina was born and raised in the heart of Bologna, surrounded by fresh-pasta shops and the scent of ragù. Her grandmothers were her first teachers: as a child she watched them knead and roll dough, discovering how simple ingredients could carry a family’s stories.
That passion became her profession. Cristina developed her handmade-pasta skills, specialising in rolling out the sfoglia with a rolling pin. Tortellini, tagliatelle and lasagne connect her work to Bolognese tradition, through gestures that take patience and care.
Her home has always brought the family together for celebrations, lunches and special occasions. Today she shares that world with visitors: the cooking class combines hands-on preparation with stories and recipes passed down by her grandmothers. It is a way to discover Bologna through its cooking and take home something you can make again.
The rolling pin is at the heart of the lesson. Cristina shares the gestures of hand-rolled sfoglia, a skill learned in her family and developed professionally. Take part in the preparation and explore the relationship between dough, technique and care.
The programme draws on Bolognese recipes: tortellini, tagliatelle with ragù, lasagne and other traditional dishes. Learn techniques and discover the stories behind these preparations; the recipes for your session are agreed before confirmation.
Lessons take place in Cristina’s home for groups of 2 to 12 people. The price bands let you choose a format for your group, from a small gathering to a shared experience with more participants.
2–4 people
€90per person4–6 people
€80per person6–8 people
€70per person8–12 people
€60per personFor groups of 4, 6 or 8, we will confirm the applicable rate: the programme’s group ranges overlap.
Programme prices are subject to confirmation when you enquire.
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