Looking for free online Italian cooking classes focused on pasta? You’ve come to the right place. If you’re dreaming of learning authentic Italian pasta recipes from the comfort of your home, we’ve curated a series of no-cost, traditional cooking lessons taught by native Italians that walk you through Italy’s most beloved pasta dishes step by step.
Whether you’re a beginner hoping to master homemade pasta dough or a seasoned cook looking to perfect Roman classics like Carbonara or Cacio e Pepe, our free video classes are taught by professionals and filmed in Italy using traditional techniques.
Why Learn Pasta Making Online?
Learning pasta at home lets you develop the skills at your own pace—no expensive equipment or culinary school tuition required. With 4K video, subtitles, and recipe links, our lessons give you direct access to regional knowledge passed down through generations. From kneading dough to building complex sauces, you’ll find professional tips and kitchen-tested methods in every class.
We recommend watching the videos on YouTube where you can also find comments, timestamps, and closed captions for these and more free online Italian Cooking Classes for Pasta.
Explore Our Free Pasta Courses
We’ve organized our classes into three free pasta courses:
Professional Pasta Course
Here you will find the traditional Italian dishes using authentic Italian culinary techniques. Learn how to make classic pasta sauces and what pasta to pair them with. Includes…
Cacio e Pepe Course – Creamy Without Cream
One of Rome’s iconic pasta dishes. Learn the real technique behind that glossy, creamy sauce—without butter or cream. Watch on YouTube!
Spaghetti Carbonara Course – No Cream Allowed
The most misunderstood Italian pasta. We teach the classic Roman recipe using guanciale, egg yolks, and pecorino romano. Watch on YouTube!
Pasta alla Gricia Course
A lesser-known Roman gem made with guanciale and pecorino. Consider it Carbonara’s elegant cousin. Watch on YouTube!
Tagliatelle al Ragù (Bolognese) Course
No cream. No spaghetti. Just the real northern ragù taught with slow cooking and traditional layering. Watch on YouTube!
Pasta Making Course
Learn how to make homemade Italian pasta using traditional techniques and tools—from traditional egg pasta, semolina pasta, and flavored variations like spinach dough. We’ll also walk you through using modern kitchen tools, such as stand mixers, efficiently for big batch cooking! Including…
Homemade Egg Pasta Dough from Scratch
Learn to make traditional egg pasta, semolina pasta, and flavored variations like spinach. Watch on YouTube!
Semolina Pasta Dough
The famous Roman style ‘gnocchi’ is more like a semolina flour dumpling. Watch on YouTube!
Tortellini alla Bolognese
A classic from Bologna. We’ll show you how to make this filled pasta from scratch the traditional way. Watch on YouTube!
Pasta Sauce Course
Just sauces! From fast and fresh favorites like pesto to slow cooked ragù, learn how to make Italian pasta sauces using traditional Italian culinary techniques. Including…
Pesto alla Genovese
The most famous basil pesto. Learn the right way to make it—with a mortar and pestle. Watch on YouTube
Learn at Your Own Pace, in Your Own Kitchen
Each class is free, no sign-up required. Whether you’re learning to impress guests or elevate your weekly meals, these pasta lessons are for anyone who wants to learn real Italian cooking—not the Americanized shortcuts.
We’ll continue to release more advanced techniques and regional pasta recipes, so subscribe to our YouTube channel or visit piattorecipes.com for more Italian cooking videos and tips.
Start with one video or binge them all—our kitchen is open.