Authentic Italian Pasta and Pesto Making Class

Cook authentic Italian pasta from scratch with a local Austin culinary expert!


CocuSocial
CocuSocial
4.8 (1,082)

2 hours Location East Riverside Class size 16 to 30 guests   $65 - $89 ($65 for Public class; $89 for Private class)

Somewhere between the mortar and pestle and your first bite of fresh tagliatelle, you'll understand why Italy has never needed to apologize for anything! In this pasta making class, you'll travel through three of Italy's most iconic culinary regions without ever boarding a plane. Starting in Liguria, you'll learn how to make pesto the Genovese way -- by hand, the way it was always meant to be made.
From there, Emilia Romagna takes the wheel, where you'll roll, cut, and shape fresh egg tagliatelle completely from scratch. Veneto ties it all together, guiding the method for cooking and plating a dish that might just be the best pasta in Austin!
Whether this is your first time touching a rolling pin or you've been twirling pasta since childhood, this class meets you exactly where you are. All equipment and ingredients are provided, so you show up, settle in, and let the cooking do the rest. It's part hands-on experience, part delicious history lesson -- equal parts date idea and personal victory. Come hungry, leave inspired, and maybe finally nail that pesto recipe you've been putting off!
Please note:
Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in. Guests in the same booking party will work together throughout the class by sharing ingredients and equipment. The nature of our classes is set up so that booking parties will work together during class, sharing both ingredients and equipment. Classes are intended for adults 18+. Drinks are NOT included in the ticket price; however, guests 21+ are invited to BYOB (beer, wine, and champagne only). Glasses, ice buckets, and bottle openers will be provided by the venue.
What you'll get
  • Homemade pesto alla Genovese and fresh egg Tagliatelle pasta to eat!
  • All equipment and ingredients provided to you
  • Knowledge of authentic Italian regional culinary history and traditions
  • A casual, low-pressure environment suitable for any skill level
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome!
What to bring
  • A love for pasta and Italian food!
  • A big appetite
  • Enthusiasm to learn and cook
Suitable for
Location

Cafe Creme (1834 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78741)

Your teacher can also travel within 15 miles of East Riverside, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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CocuSocial
CocuSocial

4.8 (1,082)

CocuSocial believes that great food is even better when it's made together! Born from the idea that cooking should be a social experience, CocuSocial — whose name literally means "cooking socially" in Latin — connects food lovers with talented local chefs and welcoming spaces to share one-of-a-kind culinary moments. Their mission is refreshingly simple: make cooking classes affordable, accessible, and genuinely fun — because everyone deserves a seat at the table, regardless of skill level or budget.
From handmade pasta and hand-rolled sushi to French macarons and Spanish paella, CocuSocial offers a wide range of beginner-friendly classes designed to build confidence while keeping things light and enjoyable. They also host private events — from birthday parties and bridal showers to corporate team-building gatherings — partnering with local restaurants and hotels to keep everything easy and accessible. Whether you're rolling in solo, bringing a date, or gathering a whole crew, CocuSocial is the kind of place that turns a random night into a memory worth savoring!

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2026-11-20 15:00:00
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