Houston Handmade Pasta and Alfredo Cooking Class

Experience the heart of Italian comfort food in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Fernando. Start by mastering the fundamentals of gnocchi-making — from forming the dough with mashed potatoes and eggs to kneading, cutting, and shaping each dumpling with care.
As your gnocchi cooks, you’ll craft a velvety blue cheese sauce using heavy cream, butter, and a sharp cheese blend for depth and richness. This class focuses on classic technique and thoughtful instruction, making it ideal for food lovers of all levels. Whether you're a local seeking a new skill or a traveler craving a deeper culinary experience, you’ll walk away with lasting knowledge and a dish worth repeating.

Meeting Point

New Magnolia Brewing Co

1616 Bevis St, Houston, TX 77008, USA

Please arrive at the venue at least 10 minutes before your scheduled session. Upon arrival, check in with the host or staff at the entrance and mention that you're attending the event.

What's included:

• The chef provides all necessary equipment and ingredients for the class.

Not included:

• Drinks are available for purchase at the bar of the venue. Prices range from $3 to $20.

What to expect:

New Magnolia Brewing Co

Learn how to make gnocchi the traditional Italian way in this immersive cooking class with Chef Fernando. You’ll begin by creating dough from scratch using mashed potatoes, flour, eggs, and salt, then dive into shaping techniques to form light, pillowy gnocchi that cook up perfectly every time.
While your gnocchi simmers, you’ll prepare a rich and creamy blue cheese sauce made with butter, heavy cream, and a touch of seasoning for balance. Chef Fernando will guide you through each step with practical tips and pro insights, helping you build confidence and precision in the kitchen. Once everything comes together, you’ll sit down to enjoy a bold, comforting Italian dish you made completely by hand.

Sample Menu

MAIN
Handmade Gnocchi
With mashed potatoes, eggs, salt and flour

MAIN
Blue Cheese Sauce
With butter, flour, milk, blue cheese, heavy cream, salt and pepper