Course Overview
Step into an Italian kitchen with our “Homemade Potato Gnocchi” cooking class, where you’ll master the art of creating the most delicate potato gnocchi paired with a rich, flavourful ragù, a creamy pesto sauce, and conclude with a heavenly dessert.
Join us for a hands-on class where you’ll learn the fundamental techniques to make perfect, flawless potato gnocchi with ease and confidence — light, tender, and irresistibly smooth.
You’ll also discover how to balance the bold, rustic flavours of two delicious sauces designed to pair beautifully with your potato gnocchi.
Your cooking experience concludes with a sit-down meal where you’ll enjoy a delicious Italian pear and almond cake. With its delicate combination of sweet pears and the goodness of almonds, it’s the perfect finish to your Italian gnocchi feast!
Ideal for those who love entertaining or wish to elevate their home cooking, this class will equip you with the skills to impress family and friends at any table.
Buon appetito!
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across northern and western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Epping, Carlingford, Chatswood, Mt Druitt and Ryde. Enrol today or enquire now!
What you will learn
Course outline:
In this workshop, you will learn the following:
- Perfect Potato Gnocchi:Unlock the secrets to making gnocchi that is light, fluffy, and melts in your mouth
- Rich Classic Ragù:This slow-cooked ragu perfectly complements the delicacy of the gnocchi for a truly memorable Italian dish
- Creamy Pesto Sauce:This simple yet robust flavoured sauce coats each gnocchi pillow with a rich, aromatic flavour
- Pear & Almond Cake:Conclude with an amazing moist Pear and Almond Cake
Course outcome
By the end of the course you will know:
- How to select the correct potato & flour to achieve the perfect gnocchi texture
- The secrets to the perfect gnocchi dough ratio
- The technique to roll and shape delicate gnocchi
- Two sauces to compliment your potato gnocchi
- Cooking and storing methods
- By the end of this workshop, you’ll feel confident to enjoy cooking fresh pasta and sauces for yourself and family and friends
What you need to know
Entry requirements:
No prior experience is needed, this class is perfect for beginners and Italian food lovers!
What you need to provide:
- You'll receive everything you need for the class, including your recipes, ingredients, equipment, and aprons to wear during the class. All ingredients, equipment, and packaging will be supplied.