Italian Cooking Classes in Chicago, IL

Italian food just like Mamma used to make. Mangia! Menu: Meatballs with Classic Marinara Homemade Fettuccine with Alfredo Sauce Garlic Bread Tiramisu Skills Covered in Class Include:  Selecting Ground Beef and Pork Preparing Tomato and Cream-Based Sauces Working with Fresh Pasta Dough Making Simple Syrup Whipping Cream Due to the...

What's your favorite pasta? After working with our Chefs, you'll be able make your own fresh pasta dough, creating noodles of all shapes and sizes as well as seasonal sauces suited to each pasta!  Menu: Roasted Squash and Ricotta-Filled Tortellini with Brown Butter Sauce Spinach Fettuccine with Mushroom Cream Sauce and Toasted Hazelnuts Spaghetti...

Gnocchi can be made from semolina flour, breadcrumbs, ricotta, wheat flour, egg, potato, sweet potato and any combination thereof, as long as the form recalls a knot or knuckle as the name commands.  Join us at La Scuola as we trace the roots of the first gnocco in each of its many forms. Our Chef will demonstrate how to prepare ricotta and potato...

Join us for a hands-on express demonstration class all about lasagne! In this class, you’ll build your own custom lasagne from start to finish. Then, you'll take home your oven-ready dish to enjoy in your own kitchen (with cooking instructions, of course!). Lasagne is one of the most iconic Italian dishes, and so easy to assemble! Whether you are...

Transport yourself to Italy’s Amalfi coast: oceanside terraces, fresh-caught seafood, fresh pasta dishes and the intoxicating scent of lemon. Chef Paul is leading you on a culinary guided tour, one bite at a time. On the menu:  Shaved Fennel and Tuna Salad Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon/Parmesan Sauce Prawns Puttanesca and Lemon/Almond/Ricotta...

For generations in the old trattorias of Rome, the Thursday menu is dedicated to gnocchi. Join us for Gnocchi Gloved! or “Gnocchi Thursday” for a hands-on gnocchi-making class in our tasting lab! In this class, our chef will demonstrate how to prepare potato gnocchi from scratch using simple, high-quality ingredients. Then, you’ll...

Spend an evening preparing a scrumptious, mouth-watering Italian feast.  Menu: Pear and Frisée Salad with Fig Vinaigrette, Gorgonzola and Toasted Hazelnuts Sautéed Pork Chops with Pearl Onions, Rosemary and Caper Pan Sauce Warm Farro Salad with Pancetta, Baby Kale and Apple Cider Vinegar Torta Caprese (Dark Chocolate...

Dreaming of visiting a villa in Tuscany? So are we! Join us for a tasty trip where we’ll enjoy a delicious tour of homemade Italian favorites. From our mouth-watering Eggplant Parmesan to decadent Wild Mushroom & Truffle Oil Risotto, we’ll top it off with perfectly sweet Cannoli leaving everyone cheering for more.  Grab a friend and your...

Cooler days are coming, and we’re ready. To kick off the season, we’re hosting weekly hands-on arancini classes at our tasting lab! The epitome of southern Italian street food, these small risotto balls are stuffed with mozzarella and peas, dredged in breadcrumbs, and deep fried. The resulting arancini — named...

Are you hosting Thanksgiving for the 1st time or do you just need some updated classics? Our chef will show you the ins and outs of creating a perfect roasted turkey and sides without feeling totally overwhelmed. We’ll talk about everything from make ahead planning and what to do the day of to carving your bird! Menu Roasted Rosemary Turkey...

Italian food just like Mamma used to make. Mangia!  Meatballs with Classic Marinara Homemade Fettuccine with Alfredo Sauce Garlic Bread Tiramisu Skills Covered in Class Include: Selecting Ground Beef and Pork Preparing Tomato and Cream-Based Sauces Working with Fresh Pasta Dough Making Simple Syrup Whipping Cream Due to the layout...

Milan may not be as well-known for its cuisine as some other parts of Italy, but the city and the greater Lombardy region have some classic dishes that you’ll fall in love with. This is not a region where tomatoes or pasta takes center stage. Instead, you’ll find the focus is rich and hearty. Traditional Milanese dishes are extraordinarily satisfying,...

Ciao! We’re rolling up our sleeves as we make our way through Tuscany to master the art of handmade potato gnocchi. We’ll perfect both Roasted Garlic and Spinach Gnocchi pan seared in a Brown Butter Sage Sauce and compliment it all with a satisfying Tuscan Kale Salad tossed with Tomato Confit. You’ll want to save room for the sweetest encore,...

Spend an evening preparing a scrumptious, mouth-watering Italian feast.  Menu: Pear and Frisée Salad with Fig Vinaigrette, Gorgonzola and Toasted Hazelnuts Sautéed Pork Chops with Pearl Onions, Rosemary and Caper Pan Sauce Warm Farro Salad with Pancetta, Baby Kale and Apple Cider Vinegar Torta Caprese (Dark Chocolate Flourless Cake...

Gnocchi may pre-date pasta, but these little knuckle-shaped dumplings still receive pride of place in Italian cuisine, from Nona's table to the finest ristorante. Learn to prepare a variety of gnocchi paired with seasonal accompaniments for a perfect match of flavors. Your Chef can recommend an Italian wine from our cellar to make your meal molto delizioso! ...