The Pasta Diploma Week Course is a Perfect Introduction to the Fresh Pastas of Italy

If you’re a fan of fresh homemade pasta with its fillings or about different kinds of fresh pasta shapes and doughs, then Mama Isa’s Cooking School with its Pasta Course is for you.

Chef Isa will guide you through classic pasta shapes - such as fettuccine, tagliatelle, ravioli, lasagne - and new pastas (new for you....)- such as garganelli, corzetti, fusilli, paccheri, cavatelli, orecchiette, of course from scratch.

Week Long Pasta Diploma – Complete training to gain fundamental pasta skills

Students learn to master the most complex authentic different types of fresh pastas, perfecting themselves through pasta fillings, pasta sauces, and new pasta creations.

Learn the ins and outs of truly fresh pastas on our week-long pasta making course.

This one is one of our best pasta workshop!

Four Reasons Taking a Pasta Diploma Course Might be a Good Idea

• If in the pasta you have taken a one day pasta class and your pasta passion and the love of making lots of different types of fresh pasta from scratch..... oh yeah this is the good place;

• Our goal with this pasta course is to encourage you to take the first step in learning the old art of pasta making with a full immersion week long course;

• A great benefit of the diploma pasta course is the interaction with other people learning the same passion as you; but maximum 4 people in total

• Teachers or chefs, if they’re good, may be able to identify your interests or areas for improvement that you miss yourselves.

Pasta is a Vital and Fundamental Part of Everyday Italian Meals and Remains One of Italy’s Most Famous Food Specialties.

We are not just talking about the famous Fettuccine or Ravioli;

There’s nothing like learning from our expert chef Isa;

She is expert in pasta making;

This pasta workshop lasts a week, a few hours a day, suitable for anyone who is planning a vacation in what considered to be one of the most beautiful countries in the world;

5 pasta courses, each day 4-5 hours, and with accommodation (or in case without accommodation).

WEEK LONG PASTA DIPLOMA DESCRIPTION

• LEVEL: For Any Level

• TUTOR: Chef Mama Isa

• RATES ON DEMAND

• TIMING: various Mondays - Saturdays (usually the diploma course starts every Mondays - to Saturday

• LOCATION: Mama Isa's Cooking School in Italy - Venice area - Veneto region - ITALY

• AVAILABILITY: ONLY 4 Spaces available each week, so contact us soon

2024 WEEK PASTA COURSES are according this calendar rules: Sunday first day and weeks are Sunday to Saturday. Maximum 4 people each week!

Location: Veneto region - Venice area - Italy

Book your spots as soon as possible. Contact us now

The one week pasta diploma is not simply to give cooks an in-depth understanding of the principles of making many different types of fresh pastas, but understanding the specifics of process itself.

Our focus at The Mama Isa's Cooking School is on making the most nutritious and delicious pasta and pasta sauce part of a healthy lifestyle. We combine hands on pasta making with evidence based learning and relevant research papers about the food history, and apply the science as we cook. The workshop will be run by the pasta specialist chef Isa.

During our course you will understand how is important the health and good food: the Italian Mediterranean diet.

We will explore the original and old methods of pasta preparation and some modern techniques too!

The course includes accommodation, but if you are interested about the ocurse without accommodation, please email us soon.

PASTA RECIPES YOU MAY COOK:

• Classic Egg Pasta Dough

• Green Spinach Pasta Dough

• Stuffed Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli

• traditional Tortellini

• Garganelli

• Homemade Paccheri

• Potato Gnocchi in the old way, shaped with a Parmigiano grater

• Venetian Bigoli from scratch

• Corzetti from scratch

• authentic Lasagne bolognesi

• Spaghetti alla Chitarra from scratch

• Bow tie Farfalle Pasta

• Sardinian Culurgiones

• Egg yolk Ravioli

• Cavatelli

• Fusilli

• Strangolapreti

• Gnudi

• Ingannapreti

• Orecchiette

• Paglia e Fieno Fettuccine

• Buckwheat Pizzoccheri

• Strascinati

• Italian Spinach Spatzle

• Tagliatelle By Hand

• Casonzei

• Agnolotti del Plin

• Maltagliati

• Malloreddus

• Several pasta sauces and different pasta fillings

Please note: We reserve the right to make changes to this recipe schedule should we need to.

ALL THE PRINCIPLES OF MAKING PASTA ARE INCLUDED IN THIS COURSE:

a- Food history

b- Learn about versatility and purpose of different pasta doughs

c- Understand each step of the process

d- Learn about mixing and kneading techniques

e- Look at the role of egg and how this affects the texture

f- Understand how water and various hydration levels affect your pasta

g- We will look at the role flour has on the finished pasta in detail

h- Make sure that you really understand the point at which the pasta is cooked

i- Please note that the teaching involves a combination of both hands on lessons and some demonstrations for certain recipes, however, you will be involved in every aspect.

l- Discover why fresh pasta is particularly nutritious and digestible

m- An electronic copy of the recipes in ENGLISH.

The course aim is to give you the confidence and know-how to make your own homemade, artisan, fresh pastas and pasta sauces.

It will be a fun week, full of information, demonstrations and food.

WEEK LONG PASTA DESCRIPTION

Day 1

Check in - Arrival in the morning to the Mama Isa's Cooking School and after the first pasta class (every pasta class is hands on and it lasts about 4-5 hours). After the pasta class free afternoon to visit the town or relax. Dinner Free.

Day 2

Second Pasta Class at 10:00 am - This day we have designed to give you an introduction to the different Regional Pastas. Free afternoon to relax. Dinner Free.

Day 3

Third Pasta Class at 10:00 am - Free afternoon to relax. Dinner Free.

Day 4

Free day to enjoy the town.

Day 5

Fourth Pasta Class at 10:00 am. Free afternoon to relax. Dinner Free.

Day 6

Fifth Pasta Class at 10:00 am - After the lesson farewell and goodbye (Check out). But if you need an extra night we can offer you an extra night on demand.

Every pasta class you will learn how to make authentic fresh pastas from scratch; different every day.

Possible one or two extra night in the accommodation. So you can arrive the day before the first class, and say goodbye the day after the last class.

Any Questions? Just send us an email and we’ll get back to you isacookinpadua (at) gmail (dot) com if you need any advice. Students must be over 18 years old to attend. We look forward to welcoming you to the course.

Currently planning our 2024 and 2025 Calendar... Departs weekly, from January 2024: available all year round, with arrival every Monday of the week.

How to get in touch with Mama Isa's Cooking School?

Whether you want to enquire about our pasta diploma courses, have special dietary needs, want to organize something special or anything else, please just contact us and we will get back to you within 24 hours.

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