Christmas gift ideas for pasta and cooking lovers
Christmas is the perfect time to celebrate the joys of giving, and for those who love pasta and cooking, nothing says “thoughtful” quite like a gift that nurtures their passion.At Pasta Class Florence, you’ll find an incredible selection of Italian-made products and unique experiences that blend tradition, craftsmanship, and modern culinary artistry.From curated gift boxes […]
Did you know that every time someone breaks spaghetti in half before putting them in (probably cold) water an Italian dies?
Pumpkin Tortelli: learn how to make the recipe like a pro
How to make pumpkin tortelli Pumpkin tortelli is a traditional autumn and winter dish from the Po Valley region of Italy, especially in cities like Mantua and Parma.The recipe includes a filling made from baked pumpkin, crushed amaretti, Parmesan cheese, and optional nutmeg.The pasta dough is prepared from flour and eggs, and the tortelli are […]
How to make gnocchi from scratch
Homemade potato gnocchi: a step-by-step guide Homemade potato gnocchi is a beloved Italian dish that combines tradition, flavor, and a love for cooking. Though the process requires patience and dedication, the final result is a satisfying first course that will leave you craving more. The gnocchi-making tradition In many Italian regions, gathering around a table […]
Market Tour and Pasta Cooking class
Discovering the Chianti Hills
Welcome to the land where one of the world’s most famous red wines is produced: Chianti. Chianti is the hilly area between Florence and Siena, and between Arezzo and the Pisan Hills, long considered the “heart of Tuscany.” It is a landscape of rolling hills dotted with dense vineyards, chestnut, oak, and holm oak forests, […]
World Pasta Day 2024
On October 25th, we celebrate World Pasta Day, a dish that we love (and cook) more and more. Here are some inspirations for enjoying it to the fullest, along with a few curiosities you might not know. Pasta is the most beloved and frequenty cooked dish- the one that never gets refused and that instantly […]
Florence Wine Tasting
The most famous wine from Florence is undoubtedly Chianti, particularly Chianti Classico. This wine is produced in the historic Chianti region, located between Florence and Siena.The Chianti Classico is recognizable by the characteristic black rooster label on the bottle. Chianti Classico Brunello di Montalcino Unique Terroir The terroir of the Chianti region consists of rolling […]
The art of Pasta – Nonna’s Recipes
The art of Pasta Nonna’s recipes & Chianti Wine Adventure
