Home Cooking in Testaccio: Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, Carbonara
Overview
Guided by a passionate Roman chef, you’ll uncover the secrets of three iconic sauces—Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, and Carbonara—each representing a timeless story of Rome’s rich gastronomic past. Using only fresh, locally sourced ingredients, you'll master techniques passed down through generations.
After crafting your pasta dishes, enjoy a tasting session paired with specially selected local wines, followed by a traditional Roman dessert. We proudly offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free adaptations of all recipes, ensuring everyone can participate fully.
What makes this experience truly unique is the warm, authentic atmosphere—like being welcomed into a Roman home. You'll leave not just with a full belly, but with insider culinary knowledge, cherished memories, and exclusive recipes to recreate the magic at home.
What's Included
- Lunch 3 courses Pasta
- Recipes PDF
- Dessert
- Hands on Cooking class Roman Pasta Dressings Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe and Amatriciana
- Wine unlimited
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
Meeting Location
Via Galvani
4, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
This immersive culinary experience in the heart of Testaccio invites you to discover the authentic flavors of Roman cuisine.
The true focus of the experience lies in creating three iconic Roman sauces—Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, and Carbonara. Each sauce tells a story of tradition, and you’ll learn the secrets behind their rich, timeless flavors.
Once your culinary creations are complete, you'll enjoy a tasting of three pasta dishes paired with local wine, followed by a homemade dessert and Italian coffee. This hands-on experience offers not only delicious food but also an unforgettable journey into the heart of Roman home cooking and hospitality.
Of course, we can adapt the menu for vegetarians and vegans using traditional Roman recipes. We are also happy to accommodate gluten-free options for those with celiac, ensuring everyone can enjoy the culinary experience.
Take home the exclusive recipes of traditional Roman dishes you've crafted, so you can recreate the magic at home and share a taste of Italy with your loved ones.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not recommended for travelers with serious allergies to dogs and cats
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Lunch. 3 courses Pasta.
- Recipes PDF.
- Dessert.
- Hands on Cooking class Roman Pasta Dressings Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe and Amatriciana.
- Wine unlimited.
- Hotel pickup.
- Hotel drop-off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Home Cooking in Testaccio: Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, Carbonara is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Home Cooking in Testaccio: Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, Carbonara will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Lunch3 courses Pasta
- Recipes PDF
- Dessert
- Hands on Cooking class Roman Pasta Dressings Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe and Amatriciana
- Wine unlimited
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not recommended for travelers with serious allergies to dogs and cats
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Operated by a business
