Flavors of Puglia: Orecchiette, Bombette & Pasticciotto Cooking Experience

3 hours

Easy

Travel to the heart of Southern Italy through its most beloved recipes in this authentic Apulian cooking class with Chef Aurora.

Travel to the heart of Southern Italy through its most beloved recipes in this authentic Apulian cooking class with Chef Aurora. Discover the rich culinary heritage of Puglia, a region renowned for its simple ingredients, bold flavors, and time-honored traditions passed down through generations.

In this hands-on experience, you'll learn how to prepare some of the most iconic dishes of Apulian cuisine entirely from scratch, guided step by step by Chef Aurora in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Together, you'll create two traditional types of fresh pasta that are true symbols of Puglia:
🍝 Handmade Orecchiette, the region's most famous pasta shape, crafted using traditional techniques
🍝 Minchiareddi, a rustic and authentic local pasta specialty deeply rooted in Southern Italian culinary culture

To continue your journey through Apulian flavors, you'll prepare two beloved regional classics:
🍆 Parmigiana di Melanzane, layers of eggplant, tomato sauce, and cheese baked to perfection
🥩 Bombette Salentine, a traditional specialty from Puglia known for its irresistible flavors and rich local heritage

To end on a sweet note, you'll learn how to make the famous Pasticciotto Leccese, a delicious pastry originating from Lecce, filled with silky custard cream and considered one of the most iconic desserts of Southern Italy.

Throughout the class, Chef Aurora will share stories, family traditions, and culinary secrets that bring the culture of Puglia to life, offering a genuine glimpse into the region's food and way of life.

Once the cooking is complete, you'll sit down together to enjoy the dishes you've prepared, accompanied by conversation, laughter, and the warm hospitality that defines Southern Italy.

✨ Learn authentic recipes from Puglia
🍝 Master the art of handmade Orecchiette and Minchiareddi
🍆 Prepare traditional Parmigiana di Melanzane
🥩 Discover the flavors of the famous Bombette Salentine
🍮 Create the iconic Pasticciotto Leccese from scratch
📖 Take home the recipes and recreate the experience with family and friends
📍 Authentic Italian cooking experience in Verona

Join Chef Aurora for an unforgettable culinary journey through the flavors, traditions, and hospitality of beautiful Puglia.

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