On Sunday, we cooked together potato and asparagus tortelli. We made the fresh pasta from scratch and rolled that out with a pasta machine, then we adapted an old recipe for asparagus and ricotta tortelli to make a new dairy-free version of plump, stuffed pasta parcels: tortelli with a filling of potatoes and asparagus, and plenty of fresh herbs and lemon zest.
I also shared all my tips on how to make fresh pasta and how to make beautiful stuffed parcels—we shaped together the classic tortelli, but also cappellacci and plump triangles—, so that you’ll be able to add a versatile pasta recipe to your Italian cooking repertoire.
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And here you can find the recipe from the Cook Along:
Let's make together Potato and Asparagus Tortelli
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Cooking Experiences in Tuscany with us
Do you know we also offer in-person cooking classes and edible experiences in Tuscany? Our calendar is slowly filling up, over 330 people have already booked a class this year, and there are only a few days left available during the high season. And yes, bookings for 2025 are already open, too!
Every meal will be an excuse to travel through Tuscany thanks to local recipes, memories, and stories. Learn more about our cooking classes here.
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Next available openings:
May 22nd, Market to Table Cooking Class, 4 available spots
May 29th, Market to Table Cooking Class, 2 available spots
July 10th, Market to Table Cooking Class, 6 available spots
July 24th, Market to Table Cooking Class, 6 available spots
July 31st, Market to Table Cooking Class, 6 available spots
August 27th, Tuscan Cooking Class, 2 available spots
September 11th, Market to Table Cooking Class, 2 available spots
September 18th, Market to Table Cooking Class, 6 available spots
November 13th to 15th, Three Day Tuscan Masterclass, 6 available spots
December 11th to 13th, Three Day Tuscan Masterclass, 6 available spots
