Tagliatelle & Pesto: Roll, Toss & Taste - DC

A hands-on pasta workshop at Galería @ La Cosecha in Washington, D.C., where participants make tagliatelle and pesto from scratch. The session is led by Chef Cassandra and focuses on a Ligurian dish.

In this cooking class, participants learn to make Tagliatelle al Pesto, a dish rooted in the culinary traditions of Liguria. Working by hand, you roll and cut fresh pasta, then mix a pesto alla Genovese. The point is to make both components yourself rather than rely on a store-bought jar, and the process is guided by Chef Cassandra.

The format is a group session in which everyone takes part in each step. While rolling, cutting and mixing, participants talk and swap stories with one another, so the class works as a social cooking gathering as much as a lesson in technique. No prior cooking experience is needed to follow along with the steps, and the session takes place at Galería @ La Cosecha in Washington, D.C.

The workshop suits adults who enjoy cooking in company and want to learn a classic Italian pasta and sauce. The venue is not ADA compliant, which is worth checking if access needs apply.