The Italian Sauce Club: La Norma - A Sicilian Classic

Discover the art of Pasta alla Norma — a Sicilian classic that combines rich roasted eggplant, bright tomatoes, and salty ricotta salata into one deeply satisfying bowl. Legend has it that the poet Nino Martoglio tasted this dish and exclaimed it was "a true Norma" — utter perfection, just like its namesake opera.

About this Dish

Pasta alla Norma is Sicilian cooking at its most honest - a handful of humble ingredients transformed by technique and tradition into something truly special. Eggplant, a bright tomato sauce, fresh basil, and a generous grating of ricotta salata. In this class, you'll make your own pasta from scratch and build the sauce step by step alongside our Scuola Chef.

In this Class You Will:

• Learn about the traditions and culture of Pasta alla Norma

• Prepare the Norma sauce from scratch with the guidance of our Scuola Chef

• Enjoy a curated antipasto and a welcome Prosecco to start, followed by a second Sicilian wine paired perfectly to the dish

• Enjoy your Pasta alla Norma

• Take home the recipe card to recreate it at home

Please note:

• This hands-on class is limited to 8 guests

• The style of this class is set up for two people per workstation. If you come with a party larger than 2, additional guests will be paired with another guest for the workshop

• The menu for this class is exclusive to the concept - some dietary restrictions may not be able to be accommodated for this format

• Restrictions: Ages 12 and older. Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

• 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.

• For groups of more than 8 guests, public class registration is not available. Interested in booking a private event? Please reach out to our team at [email protected]

• For any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or call us directly at (213)310-8000 Ext. 733

Payment, Refund & Cancellation Policy
Payment in full is required at the time of registration and all sales are final. No refunds are offered on classes and events. Groups of 5–10 guests: a minimum of 7 days' notice (class day not included) is required to receive a credit in the form of a coupon for a future class or event. Groups of up to 4 guests: a minimum of 4 days' notice (class day not included) is required to receive a credit in the form of a coupon code for a future class or event We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances or inclement weather. In the event of a cancellation, we will contact you directly to offer a full refund or credit toward a future event. We are not able to offer credit, transfers, or refunds for last-minute illnesses, work-related conflicts, or personal emergencies — however, you are always welcome to send someone in your place. If purchasing this class as a gift, please share this policy with the recipient, as it will still apply. Credits issued for La Scuola events are redeemable only for future La Scuola events and cannot be exchanged for store credit or Eataly gift cards.