Handmade Pasta

Cornelia Poletto is not only one of Germany’s most renowned top chefs, but also a passionate advocate of Italian cuisine—stripped down to the essentials, yet full of soul. The recipient of the Eckart Witzigmann Award, cookbook author, and TV chef describes herself as the “nation’s greatest pasta lover.” In this class, she invites you into her world of handmade pasta—and shows how true moments of happiness on a plate can be created from just a few ingredients and a lot of heart.

The course begins with the right tools: Cornelia shows you how to optimally prepare your kitchen for making pasta and which essential ingredients make Italian cuisine so special. Next, you’ll learn the secrets of the perfect pasta dough—with and without eggs—and discover how much variety is already hidden in the dough itself.

A special highlight: Cornelia opens the doors to her personal world of enjoyment and takes you to Italy—to her favorite producers, to artisanal products, and culinary discoveries. In the “Handmade Pasta” chapter, you’ll put what you’ve learned into practice—from pea ravioli with Carabinieri prawns to tagliatelle alla chitarra with truffle from a wheel of Parmesan.

Filming took place in atmospheric settings that bring the true Italian way of life right into your home.

Whether it’s spaghetti alla carbonara or ossobuco tortelli: Cornelia shows you how pasta can not only taste amazing, but also touch your soul. Buon appetito!