Make Italian Gnocchi With a Local Chef in Portland

Forget complicated pasta projects—gnocchi is about to become your new comfort-food obsession. At a casual Portland venue, you’ll follow Chef Jesse through the process of making tender gnocchi from potatoes, flour, salt and eggs, learning how to mix, shape, roll and cut the dough for that soft, satisfying texture. You’ll also prepare a classic marinara using tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil and red wine, picking up useful tips for building layers of flavor and getting the sauce just right. Along the way, you’ll cook, taste and laugh while Chef Jesse shares practical kitchen shortcuts and techniques you can actually use later. By the end, store-bought gnocchi may have some explaining to do.