Potatoes Gnocchi with Basil Pesto, Fresh Tomatoes and Mozzarella/July13th/Morning Class

When basil meets nuts, and together they meet soft potato gnocchi, fresh tomatoes, and delicious extra virgin olive oil — something magical happens.

In this hands-on class, you will make your own potato gnocchi from scratch, learning the techniques to create soft and delicate dumplings. We will pair them with fresh summer tomatoes, mozzarella, and fragrant basil pesto. (The pesto recipe will be provided.)

It’s a fresh, vibrant dish that celebrates the flavors of summer.

What we’ll do:

  • Make potato gnocchi from scratch

  • Prepare a fresh tomato topping

  • Combine with mozzarella and basil pesto

  • Cook and enjoy together

This is a fun, hands-on class, perfect for enjoying a delicious meal while learning traditional techniques.

Bring your favorite beverage and come ready to cook, laugh, and become true gnocchi champions!

Alessandra

IMPORTANT: Please, please, please, please, please, read CAREFULLY the cancellation policy before to reserve your spot. Also remember that classes will be held rain or shine!!!!

The Cancellation Policy is at the bottom of Cooking Classes Page.

– Parking is available on the street close to the store. There are 2 big parking garage in the East Village as well.

– The store is situate on East 4th, on street level, across from Stick’s (so don’t go inside the building).

– Tap water is provided in class.

–  Please bring any beverage you want. I have Wine glasses and openers.

–  Please DON’T bring any extra food to class. You are going to prepare something that will be enough for dinner. While we explain the class you can nibble the focaccia bread that you will find on the table .Let’s have fun!!!!!

Bring your favorite beverage — this dish pairs beautifully with a glass of bubbly!

Come ready to cook, learn, and enjoy a delicious Italian experience.

  • Date : July 13, 2026
  • Time : 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (America/Chicago)
  • Venue : Cooking with Alessandra 333, East Grand Avenue loft103 Des Moines IOWA 50309

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