Rina Teaches
Our fresh pasta courses.
A tradition to pass on
Our profession is our passion! A passion that we also want to share and convey to our customers. Therefore, we regularly organize courses for children and adults where they can learn our ancient culinary tradition. The art of making fresh pasta was developed at home, around the kitchen table. Tables that, like those at Sfoglia Rina, were equipped with a special compartment to hold chopping boards and rolling pins. We invite you to gather with us around the worktop, to literally put your hands in the dough, to enjoy the simple pleasure of doing something good with your own hands, to hear the stories of our grandmother and the many women who created the fresh pasta tradition: foundation of our the Italian cuisine.See the courses calendar hereunder
For other requests related to specific lessons or demonstrations, do not hesitate to contact us by email at corsi@sfogliarina.it.-
Making fresh pasta - Spring 2025
Sfoglia Rina's new pasta lessons are finally here!
Spring is an explosion of colors, scents, and flowers; a lively awakening of the earth and its fruits. In these two spring cycles, we intend to celebrate the season in the best way possible with a selection of fresh and colorful pasta.
If you are interested in booking, please send an email to corsi@sfogliarina.it
Priority will be given to those who book the full cycle. Until March 2nd bookings will be taken only for the full cycle.
From March 3rd, bookings will open also for single lessons and 3-lesson packages, subject to availability.
Absences cannot be made up. If the minimum number of participants is not reached for a single lesson, it will be rescheduled on a date to be determined in agreement with the registered participants.
Below, you will find all the details about dates, costs, and how the course will be conducted.WHEN: Every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, for 5 consecutive weeks
First Cycle: March 11th - April 8th (March 11th, 18th, 25th, April 1st, 8th)
Second Cycle: April 29th - May 27th (April 29th, May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th)
WHERE: Sfoglia Rina, via Marconi 70, 40033 a Casalecchio di Reno.
Our shop can easily be reached from the Bologna city center. Bus n. 20 runs every day until late in the evening and it takes around 20 minWHAT: A cycle of 5 lessons (1 hour 30 minutes each) for a total cost of €185.
(some lessons could last a little longer)
Package of 3 lessons (the selection is up to you) 140 €
Single lesson 55 €HOW: Lessons will take place in small groups of a maximum of 10 participants.
Apron, hat, rolling pin ... we'll take care of everything you need!
At each lesson you will be free to take your produced delicacies home,
and you will be given the recipes for you to keep.
1. THE DOUGH
“Creating dough is a primal act. Hands and ingredients collide to give
birth to something that was not there before...""
In this lesson we will try to reveal the secrets of the perfect dough and to make
different types of non-filled pasta: stricchetti, garganelli, tagliatelle, etc.
A fundamental focus for anyone who wants to seriously try their hands at the art of fresh pasta making.
2. RED CAPPELLETTI FILLED WITH POTATOES & ARTICHOKES
When nature has so much to offer, there’s no need for animal protein!
These delicious vegan cappelletti are proof of that…a delicate filling
of potatoes and artichokes wrapped in soft beetroot dough.
This pasta will surprise you both with its taste and beauty!
3. PURPLE GNOCCHI
Soft in texture, oval or round, ridged or smooth, gnocchi are an ancient and delicious dish found all over Italy.
Originally a humble meal made from just flour and water, today there are
countless variations in terms of flour and vegetables used.
We will create stunning elongated, ridged, and vibrant purple gnocchi,
a feast for both the stomach and the eyes!
4. TORTELLONE FILLED WITH RICOTTA & PARSLEY
A true classic of Bolognese tradition is the elegant and delicate tortellone filled with ricotta and parsley.
The flavors of egg pasta and the filling (choosing the right ricotta is key!) are traditionally enhanced by a simple butter and sage sauce, finished with a sprinkle of Parmigiano Reggiano.
In this lesson, we’ll make a “chic” version with pasta dough laminated with parsley leaves!
5. RAGÙ & TAGLIATELLE
What are the secrets to the perfect ragù? The rich, dense, and flavorful sauce that everyone loves
In this final lesson, we’ll share tricks for making the sauce for tagliatelle,
and, of course, we’ll enjoy it together with fresh spinach tagliatelle,
made entirely by your now-skilled hands.
Bookings via email at corsi@sfogliarina.it
During the booking period, priority will be given to those who book the complete cycle! -
PASTA SCHOOL - Summer 2024
Try your hand at making some delicious Tortellini, Tagliatelle, Balanzoni…!
Are you ready to immerse yourself in Bologna’s most famous culinary traditions?
Our English-speaking fresh pasta class is especially designed for foreigners attempting to make some handmade pasta for the first time.
The two hours lasting lesson will guide you through a tasty and fun journey into the Italian gastronomic culture.
WHEN: Every other Saturday, starting at the of June. JUNE 29 - JULY 13,27 - AUGUST 10,24
From 9:00 am to 11:00 am
WHERE: Sfoglia Rina, Via Castiglione 5/B, 50 meters away from the famous Two Towers of Bologna.
WHAT: From making the perfect fresh pasta dough, to rolling a thin and smooth pasta leaf and learning the basic folding techniques...you wiLL be given the fundamentals for starting your own fresh pasta journey! Classes are held around our big communal table and will consist of a maximun of 7 participats. Student will have opportunity to take home their produced delicacies.
What is included: pratical lesson with oru expert sfoglin*, all raw ingredients + necessary equipment and tools, class note containing explanation about tecniques and recipes learned during the course
HOW TO BOOK: Contact us via email at corsi@sfogliarina.it. Availability is limited to a maximum of 7 participants, so we strongly recommend to book in advance.
Don’t be like the Italians who leave everything to the last minute!.
PRICE: 60€
Grab the opportunity, during your next trip to Bologna, one of the world's leading culinary capitals and join us for an unforgettable experience! We look forward to sharing our passion for cooking with you!
Lesson will be refunded if cancelled at least 7 days in advance. -
Workshops for kids
Every Saturday from 17.00 to 18.30 ‘o clock
From 26 October to 7 December 2019Where:
via Marconi 70, Casalecchio di Reno 5
Group:
Max 12 children from 6 to 12 yearsThe workshops are thought of as a recreational path, where each step deals with a new passage in learning the art of egg pasta making. Each lesson invariably begins with making your own dough and rolling it out. So at the end of the cycle even the youngest puppies will give the most able sfogliana some run for their money.
You can choose to do the whole cycle, or to participate to a single lesson:
- 26/10 Trick or treat - PUMPKIN RAVIOLI
For Halloween, let's prepare, some frightening black triangles with a sweet pumpkin filling. - 2/11 How crazy can these tortelli be! - BALANZONI
Among the many pasta types, in Bologna there exist a particularly tasty one: the Balanzoni, who's name takes after the historical carnival mask ... sheets of spinach, stuffed with ricotta and mortadella. - 9/11 At San Martino ... chestnuts and wine - CHESTNUT FLOUR
Pasta can be made with many different flours: one of the most delicious is that of chestnuts. Let's knead, spread and create many "tajadel" and "macaró ruzlé" to accompany with a small glass of wine or grape juice for the little ones. - 16/11 Once upon a time... - TORTELLINO
The small king of Bolognese cuisine holds many stories and legends, we dedicate a special course to him so as to discover its most delicious secrets. - 23/11 Basta pasta! - GNOCCHI AND PASSATELLI
Child's play! Ready to impress your parents: here are two simple and fun mixes to make. - 30/11 It's a question of balance - LASAGNE
Let's put aside the "Legos" and assemble tasty lasagna together. Who will be able to balance perfectly pasta layers, bechamel sauce and ragù? - 7/12 Christmas is coming - SWEET PASTA
We end up with the sweet thought of Christmas. Let's sugar our dough and create sweet tortellini to give to those we care about.
Cost:
- single lesson 25 €
- package of 3 lessons of your choice 70 €
- full cycle of 7 lessons 150 €
- single lesson 20 €
- package of 3 lessons of your choice 55 €
- full cycle of 7 lessons 120 €
Apron, hat, rolling pin ... we take care of everything you need! At each lesson you can take home your delicacies, and you will receive a dedicated pin ... collect them all and become a master sfoglino!.
For info and reservations:
Via Marconi 70 – 40033 Casalecchio di Reno Tel. 051 6135389 – info@sfogliarina.it
- 26/10 Trick or treat - PUMPKIN RAVIOLI
