Pesto Pasta Making Class

Discover the essential techniques for making pasta dough like a pro in this Italian cooking class in Portland!



2 hours Location Portland Class size 10 to 50 guests   $60

Make fresh pasta with this pasta-making class in Portland, where Chef Jimmy will teach you how to prepare fresh pasta completely from scratch. Perfect for beginners, this welcoming class makes it easy to build confidence in the kitchen while learning classic pasta-making techniques.
With step-by-step guidance, you’ll start by mixing a classic combination of flour and eggs to create a traditional dough you can use again and again. Then, practice rolling and slicing your dough into tender, homemade pasta, picking up techniques that help you get the texture just right. To finish, you’ll prepare a bright pesto sauce with basil, olive oil, and garlic, turning your fresh pasta into a flavorful meal you’ll be proud to recreate.
Enjoy plenty of tasting and conversation throughout the class before sitting down to savor your homemade meal. Whether you're looking for unique date ideas, team-building activities, fun things to do in Portland with friends, or how to make pasta from scratch, you'll leave with a delicious recipe to add to your cooking repertoire!
Menu
  • Fresh Pasta: With flour, eggs, and Parmesan
  • Pesto sauce: With basil, olive oil, and garlic
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
Make homemade pasta with pesto!
Knowledge required
  • This cooking class is designed to be a fun, social event - no experience required.
  • 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

Threshold Brewing & Blending, Southeast 79th Avenue, Portland, OR

Pesto Pasta Making Class location
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Chef Jimmy

Chef Jimmy


After completing military service, Chef Jimmy enrolled in culinary school. Upon completion of his culinary apprenticeship, he earned the title of "certified culinarian" from the American Culinary Federation. He then went on to work at some of the most prestigious properties in the country, including the Ritz Carlton Hotel and the Allison to name a few. He also acted as a culinary instructor at the secondary and post-secondary levels. In 2013, Chef was deemed one of the "Best Chefs in Louisiana" and voted among his chef peers as a "young gun".




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2026-11-20 15:00:00
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