I led 5 couples into the fun world of creating pasta from scratch. Seems to be one of my most popular and very economical cooking classes. People are always amazed by how easy it is to create their own ravioli and fettuccine with little more than a few eggs and some flour.
We filled the ravioli with spinach and ricotta, seasoned with lemon zest and Parmesan cheese. Cooked in boiling salted water and served with their choices of scratch made marinara, pesto or garlic herb butter.
To start the evening off though, we walked through the steps of creating two simple appetizers. A simple bruschetta with ricotta and pesto and goat cheese filled Parmesan cups with bacon. Everything used for the appetizers was also used with other parts of the meal. So, nothing went to waste! In these tough times, waste is not an option with home cooks and chefs alike.
To accompany the meal, we created an awesome Parmesan garlic herb bread and a spring mix salad tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette. Needless to say, everyone was happy and full. My job was simply accomplished.
Cool thing about cooking classes in peoples homes is that I not only get to do what I love to do, but I get to show others how easy and cheap it is to make these incredible dishes without spending gobs of money. A bowl of scratch made raviolis at some restaurants could fetch upwards of 30 bucks! We fed 10 people a full Italian style pasta dinner with creme brulee custard for dessert for about 8 bucks a head! Hows that for a stimulus package?! :)
Any who, here are a couple pictures of the happy eaters/ students.
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