Master the Art of Authentic Bolognese Lasagna at Villa degli Olmi

What an unbelievable experience we had with Bianca and her family. She was lovely enough to fit us in last minute. Little did we know it was less than 48 hours after her son’s wedding, which was also where we had our class. Her house is a 5th generation hunting lodge that sits on a hilltop about 25 minutes outside of Bologna, but was easy to get to. We were welcomed by Bianca, her husband, her daughter, her brand new, lovely daughter-in-law and their wonderful dogs. We were learning to make tortellini and tiramisu, but in classic Italian style we started with some wine first, then made the dough first so it could rest. We jumped to the meet filling - a combination of pork, mortadella and prosciutto, combined with parmigiana and seasoning. It knocked our socks off. Next came the fun part - cutting the tortellini, filling them and trying to make them look pretty. The making them look pretty was the hardest part. More fine followed and then it was time to make the tiramisu and let it chill before we got to dig in for lunch. While the tortellini were cooking, we whipped up an incredible sauce that was super easy to make. Then more wine and time to eat. It tasted amazing and we enjoyed the countryside as we sip more wine, eat amazing pasta and downed our dessert. The time flew by and Bianca and her entire family were extremely gracious with their time and talents. I highly recommend this first class cooking experience with Bianca.

Bianca’s Italian cooking class was an absolute joy. Great food, lots of laughs, and I left feeling like a true Italian chef 🤌🤌🤌🤌. Five stars all the way! Definitely have to try it out! …

Bianca’s warm welcome made us feel instantly at home. She is an excellent teacher, making the whole experience fun and educational. The ingredients were top-notch, and the dishes we prepared (tortelloni with pumpkin) were delicious. The cozy atmosphere added to the charm.

The evening was delightful🥰 definitely recommend! Delicious food, great atmosphere and an unforgettable view! Bianca is the most welcoming host. I enjoyed the opportunity to experience the rich family history and learn more about the region and the history of local dishes. The kitchen was definitely the highlight of the evening for me😍. You can literally feel the warmth of generations there. Another surprise was to discover that I can actually cook! I could never imagine that my lasagne could taste so good! I will make it at home for sure special thanks for the video recipe that I'll use for sure to go back to that amazing evening! Totally worth it! The wine was also a great addition to the evening! Highly recommend!