Overview
Learn how Italians truly approach fresh pasta — starting with ingredients, not recipes — in an intimate, hands-on workshop limited to just 6 guests.
At La Cucina Segreta by Olio&Olive, we begin with what matters most: exceptional ingredients and the knowledge to choose them with confidence.
Led by an Italian importer and food professional, this highly personal workshop will teach you how Italians select flour, understand dough by touch, and prepare fresh pasta with intention — before crafting your own tagliatelle and fettuccine to take home.
Designed to feel like cooking around a kitchen island in an Italian home, this experience is relaxed, educational, and deeply authentic.
You’ll leave not only with fresh pasta, but with the confidence to recreate the experience at home.
Perfect for couples, friends, and anyone seeking a meaningful food experience in Dallas.
About the Workshop
This ingredient-focused workshop centers on technique, understanding, and authentic Italian method.
You’ll discover:
- Why flour selection matters more than most recipes
- How Italians evaluate pasta dough by feel
- What truly separates fresh pasta from store-bought
- How to replicate authentic results in your own kitchen
Then you’ll put everything into practice by preparing fresh egg pasta entirely by hand.
While the dough rests, you may enjoy a small tasting of Italian specialty items as we continue exploring the ingredients that define great Italian cooking.
What You’ll Do
- Learn how Italians choose flour for fresh pasta
- Mix and knead fresh egg pasta dough by hand
- Shape and cut tagliatelle and fettuccine
- Take your freshly made pasta home to cook and enjoy
- Taste Italian specialty items during the workshop
- Ask questions in a small, relaxed group setting
Workshop Details
Duration: approximately 90 minutes (may extend slightly to preserve the experience)
Group size: Maximum 6 guests
Location: Olio&Olive – Dallas (La Cucina Segreta tasting room)
Skill level: Beginner-friendly, no experience required
Language: English (with a real Italian accent 😉)
What’s Included
- All ingredients and equipment
- Fresh pasta made by you to take home
- Complimentary Italian antipasto tasting
- Guided instructions on ingredients and techniques
Who This Workshop Is For
- Home cooks who love Italian food
- Couples looking for a unique shared experience
- Anyone curious about authentic Italian ingredients
- People tired of “supermarket Italian”
- Those who enjoy learning the "why" behind great food - not just the "how"
If you enjoy learning the “why” behind great food — not just the “how” — this class is for you.
Please Note
- Ticket valid for one guest
- Workshop is designed for guests 21+
- Seating is extremely limited and reserved in advance
- Fresh pasta contains eggs and gluten
Cancellation Policy
Payment is required at the time of booking.
As seating is extremely limited, tickets are non-refundable.
Cancellations made at least 4 days before the class date will receive a credit that can be applied toward a future La Cucina Segreta experience. You are welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend.
Cancellations made less than 4 days before the event, as well as no shows, are not eligible for credit or rescheduling.
Each seat is prepared in advance, and last minute changes prevent us from offering the experience to other guests.
In the rare event that we must cancel or reschedule a workshop, you will be offered the option of a full credit or refund.