Pasta Making 101
Welcome to Pasta Making 101, where we master the art of creating both handmade and machine-made pasta. This class is designed for anyone who wants to dive into the rich world of Italian pasta-making while exploring the perfect sauces to complement each style. You’ll create two types of pasta: soft, airy ricotta gnocchi made by hand and silky tagliatelle crafted with a pasta machine. To round out the experience, we’ll pair these pastas with two distinctive sauces—one tomato-based and one non-tomato-based—showcasing the diversity of Italian cuisine.
Menu
- Handmade Ricotta Gnocchi: With ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic, and flour
- Luxurious Brown Butter Sauce: With sage
- Tagliatelle: With flour, eggs, salt, and water
- Marinara Sauce: With garlic, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil
Please Note
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly to advanced, all are welcome!
What's included
Chef-guided, hands-on instruction, all ingredients and equipment, and aprons. You'll make two fresh pastas from scratch, hand-rolled ricotta gnocchi and machine-cut tagliatelle, and pair them with two sauces, one tomato-based and one not. The recipes are yours to keep.
What to bring
Just your appetite and a little curiosity. We provide everything, and you're welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy with your meal (BYOB).
Knowledge required
None. Beginner-friendly through advanced, all are welcome.
Suitable for
Adults of all skill levels who want to make pasta with confidence. Kid-friendly too: ages 14+ with a participating adult, and younger with advance approval. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice.
Upcoming dates
Aug 23, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Book$125
Aug 24, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
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Aug 25, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
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Aug 29, 2026
7:00 PM · 15301 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks Galleria, CA, 91403, Sherman Oaks
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Sep 12, 2026
3:00 PM · 15301 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks Galleria, CA, 91403, Sherman Oaks
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Sep 23, 2026
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
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Sep 27, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
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Sep 27, 2026
3:00 PM
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Pick a day to open Pasta Making 101. You’ll be first, and it’s a group class others can join, so more people on one day means a fuller class. Or make a day private, just for your group.
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“I had an amazing experience at Life Plus Pasta Making! The instructor was personable, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what he does. He shared how he developed these classes, and it was clear that his own curiosity and love of learning inspired the entire experience. He was incredibly patient with everyone, while still guiding us in a way that made sure we actually learned the techniques instead of just following directions. By the end of the class, we had made a meal that was absolutely delicious. It was hard to believe that something so good came from our own hands! I will 100% be taking another class. They offer such a wide variety of classes for different interests that I have a feeling I'll be coming back for quite a while. If you're thinking about trying one, don't hesitate—you'll leave with new skills, great food, and a memorable experience.”
Nicole Lockwoodvia Google“Absolutely amazing class. The owner is so knowledgeable and helpful. We learned so much. He is so patient and has a great sense of humor. What a great family, group, or work event.”
Marcie Gardnervia Google“My wife and I had an absolutely amazing time!! Mark is a great teacher, very skilled with great culture, this was a birthday gift I will never forget!! If you are looking for a good time and great experience Life Plus is where you need to be!!”
Cap Onevia Google“My colleagues and I had an incredible time at Life Plus LA! Marc led our team of 8 through the baking course. We spent 1.5 hours learning, socializing, laughing and enjoying our way through creating biscuits, fruit tarts and bundt cakes. Marc was so incredibly knowledgable, witty, and a pleasure to be around. After the baking was complete, Marc set us up in the cafe to enjoy our creations. We spent another 1.5 hours there. Finally, we packaged our leftovers and went on our way! I can't wait to try some of the other classes!”
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