Learn to Make & Prepare Pasta like a Nonna!
In your own home!
I grew up in an Italian-American house. Pasta was usually dry (pastaciutta), and coated with red sauce, with the occasional fresh pesto, or al' oilio was served from time-to-time. I remember when I was a teen and I began to pay attention to my Sicilian grandmother, Agatha. My options of pasta at her home became endless.
When I started to prepare pasta meals for my family I tried to keep in mind what Agatha had taught me. Variety. Pasta with sauces, olive-oil based pastas with vegetables, meats, fish... short pasta, long pasta, pastas in soups, baked in the oven (al' forno)... it became a way of life. As a huge fan of dry pasta, I rarely (and happily) ever strayed from packages of Barilla, or DeCecco. Then, there came the art of pasta fatto mano (pasta made by hand). Some delicate, some chewy. Long, short, folded, and stuffed. Gnocchi, ravioli, timpano... I could go on and on. Making pasta by hand is a wonderful art and so special when it results in a delicious meal for my family and friends. It's like playdough for Italians. In my pasta classes you'll taste the difference. You'll learn to cook some delicious, rustic Italian recipes. More importantly, you will learn the basic skill and foundation to create spontaneous pasta meals packed with flavor and authenticity. |
"Frankie G and Gail were amazing. They were so respectful of our home. They are fun, considerate people. They even brought their own dish soap to clean up!!"
-Annie Riddle "I had so much fun last night making all these different ravioli. Oh, and eating too. Frank Giovanni is fabulous. I learned more than I ever thought I would care about ravioli, but I was spellbound the entire time."
-Denny Seelinger |
GREAT classes for families!
Classes are designed to teach you the pasta dishes that you want to learn, and that you want to eat! Frankie G customizes each class specifically to the desires of the participants.
Learn to make classics like ravioli, gnocchi, farfalle, cavatelli and corzetti. We can make fresh pasta together and hand-roll it with a traditional mattarello, or we can create amazing dishes from dried pasta, all in your kitchen in a fun and delicious atmosphere. |
All classes are in your home...
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“Frank and Gail’s guided tour into Italian culture allows you to experience the art and beauty of ravioli. The class leaves you with a skill set one feels could only come from much time spent with nonnina.”
-Jacob, Bonsignore-DiStefano famigilia |
"We had our office Christmas party at my house today with FG pizza & Italian, Frankie G and Gail. It was great! We made 3 kinds of bruschetta, fresh pasta and three amazing pasta dishes. We ate so much and had a lot of fun. Bonus - we were treated to Frankie G’s handmade cannoli - outstanding!"
-Teri Ernandes |
$650 total price for a maximum of 6 people -
3-4 Hour Class **Class takes place in the comfort of your own home** My fresh pasta class focuses on creating fresh pasta by hand without machines. Learning classic and fun shapes and meal preparation. The perfect class for those wanting to understand the art of fresh pasta making, cooking and serving.
Here is the outline for a typical FRESH pasta class:
Your choice of pastas will be discussed and decided by you once you have submitted the form. Pictures of shapes and pasta descriptions found here Includes:
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***Our most popular pasta class!
$650 total price for a maximum of 6 people -
3-4 Hour Class **Class takes place in the comfort of your own home** My Pasta "Due" Class includes both fresh and dry pasta (due=2), focusing on meal preparation and basic foundations of creating fresh pasta from dough to shape, and delicious pasta dishes (list here) from the fresh and premium dried pasta, with and without structured recipes.
Here is the outline for a typical Due pasta class:
Your choice of pasta dishes and options will be discussed and decided by you once you have submitted the form. Pictures of shapes and pasta descriptions found here Includes:
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See pictures of pasta shapes and pasta dishes on our other site
all pictures of products were prepared in classes
"Best raviolis we have ever had! What a treat! Frank and Gail moved into the kitchen and brought great food, fun and knowledge. No skimping, everything was quality authentic products. The Ravioli’s are amazing and wonderful, with left overs for another go around. We learned so much that we can make Ravioli's again on our own. The events was more then we could have ever imagined or expected way above and beyond. We will bring Frank and Gail back for more classes."
-David & Sheila Howard |
GREAT classes for
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$650 total price for a maximum of 6 people -
3-4 Hour Class **Class takes place in the comfort of your own home** My ravioli class focuses on the preparation and creation of stuffed pasta. We will learn about fillings, and experience 3 different ways to shape ravioli - rolling pins, stamps, and by hand. Here is the outline for a typical Ravioli pasta class:
Your choice of ravioli will be discussed and decided by you once you have submitted the form. Includes:
Pictures of shapes and pasta descriptions found here no cost to "sign up" - payment required to book date
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$650 total price for a maximum of 6 people -
3-4 Hour Class **Class takes place in the comfort of your own home** My gnocchi class focuses on the preparation and creation of the pasta dumplings called gnocchi (list here). We will learn how to create gnocchi by using a "guideline" from a recipe. Here is the outline for a typical Gnocchi pasta class:
Your options of gnocchi will be discussed and decided by you once you have submitted the form. Includes:
Pictures of shapes and pasta descriptions found here no cost to "sign up" - payment required to book date
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"Here’s the thing: Frankie created an entire trip to Italy 🇮🇹 for the girls. He played theme music and took care of every detail. Even beverages, he started them off with an Italian soda, I tried the cherry/vanilla, sweet, just the way you like it! They closed with a fresh espresso! Each girl wore a special apron (to stay clean, provided by Frankie) and they all received the recipe packet and a gnocchi rolling board!"
-John Pearson
-John Pearson
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