Italian Pasta Cooking Class

Learn how to make classic Italian pasta with this pasta making class in Chicago!



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

Step into the kitchen with confidence in this hands-on pasta-making class in Chicago with Chef Janet. Perfect for beginners and curious home cooks, this engaging experience shows you why making your own fresh pasta noodles makes all the difference.
You’ll start by creating pasta dough from scratch, learning the ideal balance of flour and eggs to achieve a smooth texture. Chef Janet will guide you through kneading, resting, and rolling your dough to the perfect consistency before cooking it to a classic al dente finish.
To complement your pasta, you’ll prepare a fresh garden marinara sauce with diced onions, mushrooms, spinach, and ripe tomatoes, building rich flavor from simple ingredients. There’s also an option to add pan-seared, seasoned ground beef for an extra hearty touch.
With step-by-step instruction, plenty of tasting, and a relaxed, beginner-friendly atmosphere, this cooking class is a fun and approachable way to build real kitchen skills. Perfect for anyone seeking a unique date night idea, an outing with friends, or fun things to do in Chicago, you’ll leave ready to recreate this classic Italian dish for friends and family at home!
Menu
  • Fresh Pasta: With flour, egg, olive oil, and salt
  • Marinara Sauce: With onions, mushrooms, spinach, and tomatoes
  • Protein: With beef
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.

Upcoming dates for Italian Pasta Cooking Class

Times are Chicago time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 5:50pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

3 upcoming dates between 28 Jan 2027 and 22 Apr 2027.

  • Thu, Jan 28 2027, 5:30pm-7:30pm
  • Thu, Mar 25 2027, 5:30pm-7:30pm
  • Thu, Apr 22 2027, 5:30pm-7:30pm
What you'll get
  • A fun, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Janet
  • An authentic pasta-making experience hosted at a local public venue in Chicago (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
All materials provided.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Wolf Point Distilling, 215 North Laflin Street, Chicago, IL 60607

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Chef Janet

Chef Janet


Chef Janet has been cooking for as long as she can remember and she loves sharing that joy with others. Her passion is helping people feel confident, creative and at ease in the kitchen. After attending culinary school in the 1980s, Chef Janet deepened her culinary journey while living in Taiwan and Hong Kong, where she also began her career as a high school teacher. For decades, she’s been teaching a wide range of cooking classes, on and off, always with the same goal: to empower others through food. Nothing makes her happier than seeing the spark of joy and pride when someone masters a new skill.




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