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 pasta lessons October 2024
Making the dough is a primordial act. A convivial journey to discover the ancient art of making fresh pasta. Around our big communal table, we will indulge in the countless techniques of this unique gastronomic heritage, and help you rediscover the simple pleasure of sharing a chat in the kitchen "armed" with a rolling pin. A package, consisting of 5 lessons, led by our expert “sfogline” to explore some aspects related to the creation of filled and non-filled egg pasta.
WHO: Adults, curious and passionate about cooking ... preferably already with some knowledge in the preparation of fresh pasta making, but it is not a must.
WHEN: Every Weddnesday y of October (2nd, 9th, 16th, 23th, 30th)
WHERE: Sfoglia Rina, via Marconi 70, 40033 a Casalecchio di Reno.
Our shop can easily be reached from the centre of Bologna with bus n. 20 (ca. 20min),
which runs every day until late in the evening.WHAT: Ciclo di 5 lezioni di 1 ora 30 min al costo di 185 € totali.
(some lessons could last a little longer)
Package of 3 lessons (the selection is up to you) 140 €
Cost for the 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.
During the booking period, priority will be given to those who book the complete cycle.
Bookings for full package only, within September 22nd.
From September 23rd bookings for single lessons and packages of 3 lessons of your choice,
subject to availability.
In case of absence it is not possible to recover the lesson.
If the minimum number of participants for the single lesson is not reached
the lesson will be rescheduled on a date to be defined and in agreement with the trainees
1. GLI IMPASTI
“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. I CANNELLONI
Simple but tasty egg pasta rolls that boast centuries of history: they are the protagonists of
long Sunday family lunches.
However, do not be fooled by their simplicity, making them artfully requires a certain
savoir-faire: from rolling out the pastry to creating a tasty and fragrant filling, through to
the seasoning for perfect browning in the oven.
Trust me, there are many tricks to learn!
3. I TORTELLI VEGANI
Eggs are known to be a very rich and versatile ingredient, which tends to enhance
all preparations. However, with some special attention there is a way to create excellent fresh filled pasta even
without the use of eggs or dairy products. The secret lies in the right balance of the chosen ingredients.
Today, we are showcasing one of our most beloved vegan
creations: red tortelli filled with potatoes and onions, guaranteed to impress even the
most dedicated egg enthusiasts
4. IL TORTELLINO
The long-awaited and delicious tortellino, symbol of Emilian cuisine, its filling of carefully
selected meats is enclosed in a very light sheet of egg pasta. Legend has it that its sinuous
and unmistakable shape reproduces a woman's nave
5. I PASSATELLI
Who would have thought that with a few simple ingredients such as parmesan, eggs
and stale bread you could create such a tasty dish? Passatelli are proof that simple
cuisine is often the best!
If you think that preparing them is tiring, you are very wrong: yes, you will have to test
your muscles with "iron", but the result will repay you in full!
What better way to end our series of lessons than by enjoying together your latest
creation of passatelli in broth accompanied by a glass of red wine
Bookings via email at corsi@sfogliarina.it
During the booking period, priority will be given to those who book the complete cycle.
Bookings for full package only, within September 22nd.
Reservations for single lessons and packahes of 3 lesson of yoour choise from September 23rd. -
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
