Hands-On: Cacio e Pepe

About this Class:
It’s time to get your hands messy! In this hands-on class, our Scuola Chef will first guide you through the process of making fresh pasta from scratch, demonstrating the techniques for mixing, kneading, and shaping the dough. After the demonstration, you’ll roll up your sleeves and try it yourself, practicing the techniques step-by-step to make your own pasta. Once your pasta is prepared, sit back and enjoy a selection of antipasti while our Scuola Chef demonstrates how to prepare the classic cacio e pepe sauce. You’ll sample the finished dish prepared by the Chef before taking your own pasta home to enjoy and celebrate your hard work.

About this Dish:
Cacio e Pepe is one of Rome’s most iconic pasta dishes, celebrated for its simplicity and bold flavor. Translating to “cheese and pepper,” this Roman classic combines Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly cracked black pepper with hot pasta and pasta water to create a creamy, emulsified sauce. In this class, you’ll learn the techniques behind achieving the perfect balance of heat, cheese, and starch to create the silky sauce that defines this beloved dish.

In this Class You Will:

• Learn about the history and traditions behind Cacio e Pepe
• Observe as our Scuola Chef demonstrates techniques for making fresh pasta and preparing an authentic cacio e pepe sauce
• Make your own fresh pasta during the hands-on portion of the class
• Sample the Cacio e Pepe prepared by our Scuola Chef
• Enjoy a selection of antipasti and two glasses of curated Italian wine pairings
• Take home the recipe to recreate this Roman classic in your own kitchen

Please Note:

• One ticket purchase is valid for one guest

• Seating is first-come, first-served

• Class duration is approximate and may vary by 10-15 minutes

• All guests planning to consume alcohol must be able to produce a valid government-issued identification to prove they are 21 or older. Non-alcoholic beverages are available.

• Classes are also suitable for children 8+ who are passionate about Italian cuisine. 15 and under must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

• Please notify us 48 hours in advance if you have any dietary restrictions. If we are not notified ahead of time of any special needs, we may not be able to accommodate them. Please note, that we cannot accommodate for vegetarian or pescatarian requests for this class.

• For any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or call us at (312) 521-8700.

Payment, refund & cancellation policies

Payment in full is required at the time of registration and all sales are final. No refunds are offered on classes and events due to limited space in our schools. For groups of 5-10 guests, a minimum of 7 days' notice is required to receive a credit in the form of a coupon for a future class or event. For groups of up to 4 guests, a minimum of 48 hours' notice is required to receive a credit in the form of a coupon code for a future class or event at La Scuola. Please email [email protected] with any questions.

We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel a class or event due to unforeseen circumstances, inclement weather or otherwise. In the event of a class or event cancellation, we will contact you directly at the phone number or email address you have provided to offer a full refund or credit to transfer to a future class or event. While we are not able to offer credit, transfers or refunds for last-minute illnesses, work-related conflicts, personal emergencies or events beyond our control, you are always welcome to send someone in your place, as we understand that these things do happen. If you are purchasing this class or event as a gift, please provide this cancellation policy to the recipient, as the policy will still apply. Credits issued for La Scuola events are redeemable ONLY for future La Scuola events and cannot be used to register for events in other parts of the marketplace or exchanged for store credit or Eataly gift cards.

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