Portland: Fun Pasta Making Class With a Local Chef

Fresh pasta has a way of making people feel suspiciously accomplished. In this interactive cooking class with Chef Jimmy, you’ll learn the essential techniques behind handmade pasta while enjoying a relaxed and beginner-friendly culinary experience at a stylish local venue. The class begins with crafting classic pasta dough using flour and eggs before learning how to knead, roll and slice it into silky homemade noodles. Chef Jimmy breaks every step down into approachable techniques that help achieve the ideal texture without the stress usually associated with homemade pasta. Once the noodles are ready, you’ll create a vibrant pesto sauce with fresh basil, olive oil and garlic for a simple but incredibly flavorful finish. Expect plenty of tasting, practical kitchen tips and those satisfying “wait, I made this from scratch?” moments throughout the experience. It’s comforting, delicious and the kind of cooking skill that instantly upgrades weeknight dinners at home.