Discover the rich culinary heritage of Italy and learn how to cook classic regional dishes with a hands-on cooking course with Simonetta at Casa Bellavista, an elegant countryhouse in the beautiful countryside of Cortona.

You will prepare a complete 4 course meal of traditional Italian recipes based on what’s in season. Simonetta will guide you through each step of the vegetarian or vegan cooking process, using the the best vegetable and fruits ingredients brought from the local farmer to creating your meal.
During this hands-on cooking class Simonetta will introduce you to the wonderful Italian culinary traditions.
Taking inspiration from the wide range of possibilities, this course focuses on well-known and well-loved recipes within the Italian repertoire. Learn the importance of fresh, high-quality, locally ingredients, respecting the season of the nature.
You will prepare four courses: an appetizer, a fresh pasta dish such, a vegetarian main course and a dessert from the scratch.
At the end of the day, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor, savoring the flavors of your creation!

Here some examples of the dishes you can cook with Simonetta - one you booked, Simonetta will contact you to decide the menu together.
• Panzanella (bread, onion, celery, cucumber, tomatoes)
• Ravioli with Spinach and Ricotta (fresh ravioli stuffed with spinach and ricotta)
• Eggplants Parmigiana (eggplants, mozzarella, tomatoes sauce, basil)
• Chocolate cake (chocolate, butter, egg, rum)

For VEGAN
• Salad with chick pea and Celery (chick pea, celery, raisin)
• Gnocchi with fresh tomatoes sauce (fresh gnocchi, tomatoes, garlic)
• Potatoes and Vegetables Meatballs (potatoes, carrots, cabbage, broccoli, breadcrumbs)
• Vegan Pancake (flour, apple, nuts, vegetable milk, sugar )