Authentic Pasta and Sauce Class in a Local Home in Salerno
About
Learn to handcraft gnocchi (cavatelli) and a fragrant Salerno-style tomato sauce in my home kitchen, then enjoy your fresh pasta indoors or in the garden—an authentic, friendly Italian experience
- Up to 4 travelers in the group
What to expect
Step into my home kitchen in Salerno and discover the joy of making authentic Italian pasta from scratch. Together, we’ll prepare soft, hand-rolled gnocchi (cavatelli), a traditional gnocchi-style pasta made without potatoes—simple, fun, and perfect for beginners. You’ll also learn how to cook a fragrant tomato sauce enriched with fresh herbs and local flavors. To finish, we’ll pair your pasta with delicious fresh or aged cheeses, just like we do in southern Italian families. Once everything is ready, you can choose to enjoy your meal in the cozy dining room or outside in the garden, surrounded by the warmth and relaxed atmosphere of a real Italian home. A hands-on, welcoming experience that feels like cooking with friends—authentic, flavorful, and unforgettable Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this unique class offers an authentic perspective that no restaurant can provide. Join us to cook, taste, and experience Salerno like a local!
Sample menu
Gnocchi (Cavatalli)
Reviews
3 on Viator · 1 on Tripadvisor
What’s included
- All ingredients for pasta and traditional sauce
- Meal enjoyed at Hist's home, indoors or in the garden
- Use of kitchen tools and equipment
- Guidance by a passionate local host
- Free pick-up service from Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi
- Tasting of fresh or aged local cheeses
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This experience will be held in a local's home and for privacy reasons, you will only receive the full address of your host after you have booked. We build our experiences around you: in order to match you up with your perfect local home cook, we kindly ask you the following information: food intolerance and allergy, the neighbourhood you are staying in and how do you plan to travel to your local's host home. Please specify this information at the time of booking or by email at booking@cesarine.com with your booking reference and name. Once we received all the information we will send you all your host details including telephone and full address. Our customer operations team is always available 7 days a week, feel free to contact us for any further info
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting & pickup
This experience takes place in a local’s home. For privacy reasons, the exact address will be provided once your booking is confirmed. Upon arrival, you can ring the doorbell with your host’s name (which you will receive after booking). Your host will meet you at the door to welcome you.
Starts from
- Afternoon Class
- Morning Class