*SOLD OUT* Fresh Gnocchi & Pesto Class with Layered

This Gnocchi and Pesto Class is an immersive, 2-hour journey into the world of handmade Italian comfort food. Students will learn the technical foundations of creating vibrant pesto and pillowy potato gnocchi from scratch. We’ll walk you through everything from selecting the right potato to the final "boil and serve," ensuring you leave with the skills and recipes needed to recreate this classic meal in your own kitchen.
Class Participation Breakdown:
Hands-on Participation: 25%
Teacher Demonstration: 65%
Inactive Time: 10%
What You Will Learn
- The Perfect Pesto: Master the art of "Pesto alla Genovese" using a food processor. Learn about key ingredients, how to prevent oxidation for a bright green finish, and storage tips.
- Potato Science: Discover why potato type and moisture content are the most important factors for light gnocchi, and the secrets of the ricing method.
- Dough Development: Learn to work with 00 flour and egg to create a delicate dough without over-mixing, which can lead to "tough" gnocchi.
- Forming & Ridges: Practice rolling, cutting, and using a gnocchi board to create traditional ridges that help the sauce cling to every bite.
- The Final Cook: Master the boiling process, including how to salt your water and how to use pasta water to achieve a silky sauce consistency.
Class Schedule
- Introduction (15 mins): Welcome, instructor introductions, snacks and beverages.
- Pesto Demo (25 mins): A step-by-step look at creating the pesto.
- Break (10 mins): Leg stretch and beverage refills.
- Gnocchi Dough Demo (20 mins): A detailed demonstration of the potato dough preparation.
- Gnocchi Forming (20 minutes): Student hands-on rolling and shaping using gnocchi boards.
- Gnocchi Cooking Demo (10 minutes): A demonstration on how to cook the gnocchi.
- Plating & Dining (20 mins): The fresh Pesto and gnocchi prepared in class is plated and served!
Amenities Included
- Refreshments: Access to a snack counter including house-made non-alcoholic drinks, charcuterie and fruit skewers, a dessert, and a Keurig coffee station.
- Tools & Equipment: Class aprons, professional gnocchi boards, and all necessary cooking tools needed to prepare this dish in class.