Ravioli e Tortelloni: The Art of Filled Pasta
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“La forma ed il ripieno!”
This class is all about the shaping and the filling of some of Italy’s most celebrated filled pastas. In this hands-on activity, we'll explore three different interpretations of pasta ripiena, learning how to transform a simple sheet of fresh egg pasta into beautiful, flavorful parcels.
Our culinary journey takes us through Northern and Central Italy, from the rich traditions of Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy to a contemporary interpretation of Rome's beloved cacio e pepe.
Along the way, we'll explore the history, ingredients, and regional foodways behind each recipe, discovering how geography, agriculture, and local customs have shaped Italy's extraordinary diversity of filled pasta.
You'll learn the essential techniques of rolling, filling, folding, and sealing pasta, including how to balance fillings, avoid trapped air, and create beautiful, consistent shapes. And of course we will look at the recipes for the fillings and learn tips and tricks to ensure proper dosage and filling consistency.
As always at Seven Hills Farmstead, we'll balance the craft of pasta-making with the conviviality of the Italian table, finishing by enjoying our creations together.
Menu
Ravioli Cacio e Pepe — Lazio
A contemporary interpretation of the Roman classic. Delicate ravioli filled with ricotta, Pecorino Romano, and freshly cracked black pepper, served with a velvety tomato passata.
Casoncelli alle Erbe — Lombardy
Inspired by the traditional filled pastas of Bergamo and Brescia. Distinctively folded pasta filled with ricotta, breadcrumbs, and fresh herbs, finished with brown butter and sage.
Tortelloni alla Zucca — Northern Italy
A celebration of the region's sweet-and-savory traditions. Tender pasta parcels filled with roasted butternut squash, amaretti, and mostarda di frutta.
What's Included
- All ingredients & materials for use in class
- Hands-on instruction
- Pasta tasting (Antipasta? Drinks? Dessert?)
- Recipe &and technique guide
- Fresh pasta to take home!
Rooted in rich heritage and ecological culinary traditions—drawing inspiration from both the rolling fields of New England and the historic hills north of Rome—each session functions as an act of culinary storytelling. Students will uncover the historical, cultural, and social origins embedded in every fold and contour, tracing how regional landscapes, socio-economic factors, and agrarian history shaped Italy's diverse pasta lexicon.
Who Is This Class For?
- Beginner and Intermediate Pasta Lovers
- Great Date-Night Outing
- Family or Community Gathering
- Post-Work Colleague Team Building
1.5 - 2 Hours
Foundation Kitchen, Charlestown
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Why Seven Hills
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Honest Artistry
Made with traditional bronze dies and slow-dried for the perfect texture that holds every drop of sauce.
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Simple Ingredients
Just two ingredients — high-quality wheat and water. Nothing more, nothing less.
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Local Roots, Italian Soul
Crafted in Massachusetts with time-honored Italian techniques and equipment.
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Sustainably Made
Responsibly sourced ingredients and recyclable packaging—pasta made with care for people and planet.
FAQs
Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?
This class can be adjusted to accommodate vegetarian diets and nut allergens; however, we are unable to accommodate vegan or gluten-free options at this time. Please let us know your diet preferences via email prior to class or upon arrival with the hostess.
What is the cancellation policy?
48+ hours before class: Choose a full refund to your original payment, a Seven Hills Farmstead giftcard, or an exchange for another class.
Less than 48 hours before class: We are unable to offer refunds, exchanges, or credits. You are permitted to send someone in your place. If we cancel due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, we will notify you by email or phone and issue a full refund to your original payment method.
What should I wear?
Seven Hills will provide an apron for you to wear. We request you wear close-toed shoes and tie back long hair.
What are the transportation and parking options?
Foundation Kitchen has dedicated on site parking for the Community Kitchen members as well as Food Hall visitors. In addition to the spaces next to our building at 32 Cambridge Street in Charlestown, there are many parking options near Foundation Kitchen
The bus lines that have stops in our area are: 89, 90, 91, 92, 93,105, 109.
The Sullivan Square T station on the Orange Line is about a 4 minute walk (0.2 mi.) from Foundation Kitchen.
What is the format of your classes?
The format of classes varies based upon the theme and level of the class. Most of our classes are hands-on experiences where students learn to craft their own pasta to either eat or take home. We also offer events and experiences that are strictly demonstrations, lectures, or shared meals.