The Pici Pasta Making Game

PICI PASTA MAKING CLASS & GAME

Learn how to make fresh handmade pici pasta at home without the need of a pasta machine! And compete to win a FREE voucher for any in-person or virtual experience!
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Duration

2 hours

Departs

Sun. May 9

The Pici Pasta Making Game

Team up with Mom for this Mother’s Day event!

Whether you are lucky enough to be with Mom this Mother’s Day or if you’re apart, make the holiday special by teaming up with Mom for this fun virtual cooking class competition.

Your Tuscan Chef Gaia, will lead you through this delicious Pici Pasta in a Garlicky Red Sauce recipe step-by-step while Kenny the game-master will introduce a series of competitive culinary challenges along the way making sure that this virtual cooking class is not just educational but a ton of fun too!

Pici are big, thick spaghetti made with just flour and water (and are vegan too) that are a signature dish throughout Tuscany. You’ll learn to make this pasta with just your hands! No pasta machine is needed.

Throughout this class, we will award points for the winner of each challenge and the person or team with the most points will win a €100 euro gift voucher valid for any in-person on online cooking class and, of course, some hard earned bragging rights. 

So team up with Mom, even if she is too far away to cook together, and compete for the gift voucher.

Make this year’s Mother’s Day one you won’t forget!

Pici Pasta Making Class Highlights

  • Learn how to make Pici pasta from scratch without the need of a pasta machine
  • Compete virtually against other participants in a fun, relaxed atmosphere and have a chance to win a free virtual cooking class of your choice
  • Enjoy this absolutely delicious dish that has long been a staple of Tuscan cooking

What to Expect from the Pici Pasta Making Game

Be prepared to quickly master the art of machine-less pasta making and discover just how easy and rewarding it is. Have fun competing in an interactive, creative way that makes this virtual experience all-the-more immersive. 

Book your ticket now to Tuscany from the comfort of your own kitchen. Limited Availability!


To prepare for this event, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Pici Pasta (serves 2)

  • 1.5 cups soft wheat flour type 0 or, in not available, all-purpose flour
  • Durum wheat semolina for dusting
  • 0.4 cups water= 0.90 (6 tbsp) – might be a bit less or more depending on how the flour absorb the water
  • Salt & black pepper powder
  • Extra virgin olive oil (at least 2 tbsp)

Sauce (serves 2)

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 300/400 grams peeled canned tomatoes
  • 3 garlic clove
  • chili flakes/powder
  • grated pecorino cheese or parmigiano reggiano (optional)
  • fresh or dry basil (optional)

Kitchen Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 pasta pot
  • 1 sauce pan
  • 1 colander
  • 1 rolling pin
  • 1 pastry board (if available)

We hope to see you virtually for this virtual Pici pasta making game!

  • Per Screen () €49

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How this Online Cooking Class Works

  • When you book this experience you will be provided with a detailed list of all the ingredients and supplies needed to master this recipes at home.
  • You will be emailed the login in details for joining this Zoom meeting- if you don’t have Zoom you will need to download Zoom for free.
  • This class is interactive and engaging – creating a warm, friendly (and slightly competitive) atmosphere that makes asking questions and receiving feedback very easy
  • The experience will end and you will then be able to indulge in the dish you just created.
  • You will receive a detailed recipe by email after the class has finished

 

Meet Some of Your Virtual Hosts!

Katrina
Katrina
Born in Costa Rica. After coming to Portugal every summer, I made Lisbon my home in 2016
My favorite dish is one my grandma makes - white fish cooked in onion, tomato and white wine sauce with roasted herb potatoes!
Someone once advised me to look for restaurants with the oldest and grumpiest local men in Lisbon
Eva
Eva
I was born and raised in Prague
My favorite dish is traditional kuba - a bit of a forgotten dish with barley and forest mushroom
For a great view with beer or goulash, go to Strahov Monastery and St. Norbert Brewery - it's central but quiet
Domenico
Domenico
From the US, has called Rome home since 2000.
Favorite dish is Fusilli with Fiore di Zucca sauce (from Acquavella) because that is my family's specialty!
Don't miss the night life in a non-touristy neighborhood like San Lorenzo.
Gaia
Gaia
Born in the Tuscan countryside but now I live in Florence.
I like the parts of the cow you usually throw away...tongue, stomach, udder, etc!
Don't miss the sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo - grab a beer and a seat on the staircase!
Katie
Katie
Grew up on a farm in Somerset but now loving the big city life.
I love to go to Mildred's in Soho for fresh and super tasty vegetarian cuisine and then finishing off with a glass of bubbly.
Go to Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew to lose yourself in nature. If you want a fun night out then head to Soho Theatre to see some of the best comedians.
Beatrice
Beatrice
Born in Florence but now I live in Pistoia
Can't go wrong with pizza and ice cream
Don’t plan too much - wander through the tiny alleys full of magic!