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Fresh ravioli are spread on parchment paper, surrounded by spinach, ricotta, a rolling pin
March 25, 2026, 0

Ravioli Guide: Fillings, Sealing, Cooking, and Sauce Pairing (Italian Method)

A practical pasta shapes guide with real Italian sauce pairings. Learn which sauces pair best with spaghetti, rigatoni, penne, fusilli, orecchiette, tagliatelle, pappardelle, ravioli and more—plus a simple rule-of-thumb chart.
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A wooden box with 12 compartments displays an array of colorful pasta varieties
March 25, 2026, 0

Pasta Shapes Guide: Which Sauces Pair Best (The Italian Way)

A practical pasta shapes guide with real Italian sauce pairings. Learn which sauces pair best with spaghetti, rigatoni, penne, fusilli, orecchiette, tagliatelle, pappardelle, ravioli and more—plus a simple rule-of-thumb chart.
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An assortment of uncooked pasta, including shells, ribbons, and spirals.
March 25, 2026, 0

Types of Pasta Explained (and How Italians Actually Use Them)

A practical guide to pasta types and pasta shapes—what they’re called, what sauces Italians actually pair with them, and common mistakes tourists make when matching pasta and sauce.
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A chef in a white coat leads a cooking class in a rustic room
March 25, 2026, 0

What You Learn in a 360° Italian Cooking Class (Not Just Pasta)

A 360° Italian cooking class in Florence goes beyond pasta. Learn technique, ingredients, tradition, and the Italian table—pizza, cheeses, desserts like tiramisù and gelato, and wine pairings in selected classes.
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A cooking class in a warmly lit room
March 25, 2026, 0

Is a Cooking Class Worth It in Florence? (Honest Answer)

Is a cooking class worth it in Florence? Here’s the honest breakdown: who it’s best for, what you’ll learn, what to expect, and how to choose the right class—pasta, pizza, desserts, cheese, and wine.
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Welcome to our Italian cooking blog—a practical library of guides, techniques, and recipes inspired by the Italian table. You’ll find chef-written posts on types of pasta, pasta shapes and sauce pairings, ravioli technique, pizza fundamentals, Italian cheeses, classic desserts like tiramisù and gelato, and simple wine pairing tips. If you’re visiting Florence and want to learn hands-on, our classes near the Duomo bring these skills to life—but this blog is built to help you cook better anywhere.

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