Handmade Gnocchi Pasta Making Class

Take your pasta-making skills to a whole new level with this hands-on gnocchi pasta making class in Torrance.



2 hours Location Torrance Class size 1 to 25 (public classes), 10 to 50   $60

Learn how to make pillowy gnocchi from scratch in this hands-on pasta-making class in Torrance with Chef Darren! Great for beginners and pasta lovers, this Italian cooking class will guide you through the techniques behind creating a classic Italian dish while helping you build confidence in the kitchen.
Using simple ingredients like ricotta cheese and Parmesan, you'll learn how to mix, shape, and cook gnocchi until they’re light, tender, and full of flavor. Your expert instructor will share helpful tips throughout the process, making each step approachable whether you're new to pasta making or looking to expand your cooking skills.
Once your gnocchi is prepared, you'll create a creamy pesto sauce featuring fresh basil, garlic, cream, and a bright squeeze of lemon to bring the dish together. You'll then sit down to enjoy your handmade meal and savor the results of your work!
With step-by-step guidance, plenty of tasting, laughter, and learning, this gnocchi-making class is a fun way to explore Italian cuisine. Whether you're looking for a unique date idea, fun outing with friends, or immersive team-building activities, you'll leave with a new favorite recipe and shared memories!
Menu
Ricotta and Parmesan gnocchi with creamy pesto sauce: With ricotta cheese, Parmesan, basil, garlic, cream, and lemon
Please note:
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
What you'll get
  • A fun, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Darren
  • An authentic pasta-making experience hosted at a local public venue in Los Angeles (venue varies by date)
  • All fresh ingredients and professional cooking tools provided
  • Expert techniques, tips and chef insights you can use long after class
  • A complete meal you’ll cook and enjoy yourself
Knowledge required
  • Beginner-friendly.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
What to bring
Feel free to purchase wine or beer at the venue to enjoy during the class.
Suitable for
Location

Absolution Brewing Company, Columbia Street, Torrance, CA

Handmade Gnocchi Pasta Making Class location
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Recent reviews of Handmade Gnocchi Pasta Making Class

  • 5/5 from Michelle Espinoza, attended Sep 2026: Chef Darren instructed really well and gave us tips for future gnocchi making adventures! It was fun to do something new with my boyfriend and know we're going to implement it in the near future. I used to think pasta was daunting, but this course got me over that fear real quick!
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Chef Darren

Chef Darren

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Chef Darren is a classically trained culinary professional with extensive experience leading large-scale kitchen operations. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu with an Associate of Culinary Arts, he has held executive chef and leadership roles overseeing high-volume food production, menu development and culinary teams. Chef Darren specializes in large-batch cooking, operational management and creative menu planning. He enjoys teaching practical techniques that help his students build confidence and skills in the kitchen.




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