Make Le Orecchiette in Taranto, Puglia - Join This Puglia Cooking Class "Le orecchiette, che pasta!"

Summary: We had such an amazing time. Simona is a wealth of knowledge. Not only were we educated about pasta but also all the different sauces in the region. We cannot say enough how we enjoyed ourselves

Summary: The cooking class was fantastic. Our instructor was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and fun. She welcomed us into her home and shared a great deal of information about so many topics, with us. I learned a lot and had a blast!

Summary: Simona is a great host and she really shared a lot of interesting information but just also her passion for cooking great local Italian food and approach toward simple but delicious combinations. She made the experience fun and personal and she seemed to genuinely enjoy talking to us about where we were staying what we had been doing. Her cooking is natural and healthy. She was also kind enough to give us a tour of her trullo home, which was quite interesting! I learned a lot. Plus, the food was fun to make, tasty, and the whole experience was one of my favorite things on our trip to Italy.

Summary: Reviewed September 17, 2025 Class was held, September 1, 2025 An amazing educational and fun experience Review of: Puglia Cooking class "Le orecchiette, che pasta!" My wife and I had a wonderful experience in this class! Simona was a fantastic hostess, spoke English well, had a great sense of humor and incorporated all of us in conversation, bringing out the best in us. There were twelve of us in our class, four from UK, four from the Netherlands, two from Estonia, and us, from the US. All spoke English beautifully. Within minutes, we felt as though we had known each other for a while. Simona talked about the history of pasta and their sauces. She covered the dos and don’ts about making pasta and sauces, gave us a history of the Trulli, including the one where the class was being held and where she lived, which she later gave us a tour of, and the Puglia culture. All of us participated in the making of pasta and sauces from scratch. We made multiple types of pasta as well as two traditional pasta sauces. Simona also provided us with her homemade wine and fig and pomegranates from her garden for dessert. Plenty of food was had by all. But that’s not all. Simona even humored me in singing an Italian song at the end! We would highly recommend this experience to anyone for a great evening out. Everything was educational, fun and delicious. We also bought her cookbook Quattro Stagione in Puglia. Can’t wait to try her recipes on our own. Thank you Simona for your hospitality and for having a great time.

Summary: Simona was a charming host who introduced us to traditional Puglianova pastas and Sauces in her trulli. We ate the pastas that we made, accompanied by some delicious sauces made by Simona. This will be a highlight of our holiday - not to be missed!

Summary: Very enjoyable and informative. Simona is very generous with her time and knowledge. Not just cookery course! Well worth it.

Summary: This was a great experience - Simona was a welcoming and friendly host and provided an excellent overview of traditional Apulian cuisine. I would highly recommend this workshop - Simona has excellent English and is a great teacher. The food was delicious and generous! This is a wonderful blend of learning about the food but also the social and cultural context. We had a great time!

Summary: If I could give Simone more than 5 stars I would. Everything was exceptional. She is so warm and inviting, and her teaching goes well beyond just how to make pasta. Please don't miss this experience.

Summary: We learned a lot about the Italian culture, why pasta shape was important to the region, and most importantly, how to make it.

Summary: A very relaxed evening, full of interesting cooking tips and history of Italian food and cooking. Simon was very interesting throughout. So much so we bought her book and can't wait to try the recipes.