Pasta Pronto Evening Class
£70.00
Monday 2nd February 2026
6pm – 8pm
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Learn to make authentic fresh pasta from scratch at Edinburgh New Town Cookery School in this fun two-hour evening class. Guided by professional chefs, you’ll create tagliatelle and tortellini with a lemon and ricotta filling and homemade pesto. Perfect for beginners or food lovers looking to improve their cookery skills, this relaxed, hands-on workshop ends with a delicious meal to enjoy or take home.
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Monday 2nd February 2026
6pm – 8pm
Discover the joy of fresh, handmade pasta in this engaging two-hour evening workshop. Guided by our friendly teachers, you’ll master authentic Italian techniques – from kneading and rolling your own dough to crafting beautiful shapes and flavours worthy of any meal or occasion.
You’ll begin by preparing traditional pasta dough before rolling it out to create both tagliatelle and tortellini. We’ll show you how to make a delicious lemon and ricotta filling and a vibrant, punchy pesto, and share valuable tips on getting your pasta recipe right every time, cooking it to perfection, and storing it properly when made in advance.
Designed for all skill levels, this class blends professional tuition with a relaxed, social atmosphere – perfect for anyone looking to expand their culinary skills in a supportive, inspiring environment.
At the end of the evening, you can savour your creations in our kitchen or take them home to share with family and friends. Expect a night filled with creativity, learning, and truly delicious results.
Dietary Requirements and Allergies:
- The recipes made on this course contain the following: GLUTEN, NUTS, DAIRY AND EGG.
- This course can be made suitable for vegetarians.
- Please let us know of any dietary requirements, allergies or special accommodations required at the time of booking. We will be as flexible as possible, when we can, so as to be inclusive to all students but we may not be able to substitute ingredients in the recipes.
- We do everything we can to reduce the risk of cross contamination, however we cannot guarantee a completely allergen free environment and therefore our kitchens may be unsuitable for students with severe or life-threatening allergies.
*Please note this list is not exhaustive.
Age limit
Our one-day workshops and short courses are 16+ unless otherwise specified. Children aged 14 or 15 may attend with an adult over 18.
Course times
On the day, the school will be open from 5.45pm and the class will begin at 6pm. The class will be finished by 8pm, depending on the course and class size it may finish earlier.
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