Modena
4,5 Hours
10:00 am
Monday to Friday
Join an expert local guide for a delightful food shopping tour through Modena’s historic shops, followed by an immersive pasta-making class in the welcoming home of a local chef. This hands-on experience will introduce you to the secrets of handmade pasta and the rich flavors of Emilian cuisine.
10:00 – 10:30 Start your day like a true Modenese! Enjoy a strong Italian espresso paired with crispy, golden gnocco fritto, a beloved local specialty.
10:30 – 11:00 Stroll through Modena’s traditional shops and markets to pick up the freshest ingredients for your pasta class. You’ll select farm-fresh eggs, high-quality flour, rich Parmigiano Reggiano, artisan-cured ham and a bottle of Lambrusco, all essential elements of a perfect Emilian meal.
11:15 – 02:30 Step into the cozy kitchen of a passionate local chef and learn how to prepare three classic pasta dishes, such as: rosette al Forno, passaatelli in brodo and tortellini, the iconic hand-shaped pasta filled with tradition.
As your meal comes together, taste some of Modena’s finest prosciutto and warm tigelle (traditional flatbreads), perfectly paired with a glass (or two!) of Lambrusco wine.
End your culinary journey with a decadent local dessert, such as the legendary Torta Barozzi, a rich chocolate and coffee cake unique to Modena.
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