Next-level gnocchi

About this course

Participants work in pairs at cooking stations, following demonstrations from a teaching chef. The class covers making a chilli, basil and garlic tomato sauce, ricing baked potatoes and incorporating them into gnocchi dough. Learners practise kneading, shaping and cooking the dumplings before serving them with melted butter, Parmesan and tomato sauce. The chef also demonstrates whipped ricotta with Parmesan and extra virgin olive oil. The prepared food is accompanied by a seasonal Italian side salad and is eaten at the chef’s table or packed to take home.

What you'll learn

• Prepare a tomato sauce with chilli, basil and garlic.
• Rice baked potatoes and combine them into gnocchi dough.
• Knead and shape potato gnocchi.
• Cook gnocchi and serve it with complementary sauces and toppings.
• Prepare whipped ricotta with Parmesan and extra virgin olive oil.

Is this course right for you?

The course is listed as suitable for all levels, so it is intended to accommodate learners with different amounts of cooking experience. Participation involves working in pairs at shared cooking stations, with solo attendees potentially paired with another participant. The class can accommodate vegan and vegetarian diets but is not suitable for gluten-free diets.

• Solo attendees may be paired with another participant.
• Vegan and vegetarian adaptations are available.
• The class is not suitable for gluten-free diets.

Before you go

• All ingredients, equipment and aprons are provided.
• A digital recipe pack is provided for recreating the dishes at home.
• Prepared dishes can be eaten at the chef’s table or packed to take home.