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Fresh Pasta Making Class steps from Vatican

Make fresh pasta and tiramisu in a local Roman kitchen.

  • Clock Icon Duration: 3 hours
  • Map Icon Location: Prati
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Highlights

• Learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch
• Prepare a classic Italian tiramisu during the class
• Small, family-friendly cooking class in Rome’s Prati neighbourhood
• Located steps from the Vatican Museums in the heart of Rome
• Enjoy prosecco and free-flowing white and red wine while cooking and dining
Soft drinks available for children
• Guided by a local Roman host who shares cooking tips and insights about the city
• Relax and enjoy the meal you prepared together at the end of the class
• Receive a recipe booklet to recreate the dishes at home

What to Expect from the Pasta Class

Unlock Rome’s culinary secrets in the shadow of St Peter’s. Just a few steps from the Vatican, this pasta making class takes place in the Prati neighbourhood, inside a welcoming local kitchen.
Over the course of three hours, you’ll work with flour and eggs to make pasta from scratch. We will make tagliatelle and ricotta and spinach ravioli, two classics of Italian cooking. You’ll also prepare a traditional tiramisu, one of Italy’s most loved desserts.
The class focuses as much on rolling and shaping the pasta as it does on enjoying the process. Unlike modern shortcuts that use machines or pre-made dough, here you’ll experience the slow, rhythmic rolling and delicate folding at the heart of Italian tradition.
No previous cooking experience is required, and even confident home cooks pick up a few traditional techniques along the way.
Solo travellers, couples and families gather around the same table, with most groups ranging from 8 to 12 participants. The atmosphere is warm and communal, encouraging everyone to share stories and connect over fresh pasta. At the same time, a local host guides the class step by step, demonstrating the techniques and sharing practical insights into Roman food culture.
By the end of the class, the cooking gives way to the best part: sitting down together to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared.
To reserve your place, book online in advance, as spots fill quickly, and same-day availability cannot be guaranteed.

What You Will Cook

The class begins with flour, eggs, a wooden work surface, and the pasta machines used in many Italian kitchens.

You’ll mix, knead and roll the dough and shape it into two traditional forms:

  • Tagliatelle: long ribbons of fresh pasta
  • Ricotta and spinach ravioli: filled pasta folded by hand

For dessert, the class prepares a classic tiramisu.

 

Drinks and the Shared Meal

Cooking in Italy rarely happens without a glass nearby.

During the class, you’ll enjoy:

  • Prosecco while preparing the pasta
  • Free-flowing white and red wine during the meal
  • Soft drinks for children
  • Limoncello at the end of the evening

After the cooking, everyone sits down to enjoy the meal: the pasta you prepared, tiramisu for dessert, and time to enjoy it together.

Local Tips for Exploring Rome

Your local host is happy to answer your questions, whether you want tips on where to eat, which neighbourhoods and markets are worth a visit, or what traditional Roman food to try.
This rich culinary tradition has deep roots. Roman cooking dates back to the days of the ancient Roman Empire.
After experiencing these deep-rooted traditions in class, many guests want to explore more. Some sign up for guided Rome food tours to visit local neighbourhoods and markets, sampling traditional dishes along the way. Others join pizza-making classes in Rome to learn hands-on techniques and discover another aspect of the city’s culinary traditions.

 

Meeting Point

The class takes place in the Prati area near the Vatican, within walking distance of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica.

The exact venue depends on the class schedule, but all locations are nearby and easy to reach. The confirmed address will be sent via email or WhatsApp after booking.

Typical venues include local restaurants and cooking spaces such as:

  • Il Segreto – Via Candia
  • reLab local and organic – Via Germanico
  • Coquinaria – Via Francesco Caracciolo

All are located a short walk from the Vatican.

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