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Italian Ricotta Favorites: Sweet and Savory Classics
Explore ricotta three ways in this Italian cooking class. Make delicate gnudi, whipped ricotta crostini, and traditional torta di ricotta romana.
What you’ll do
Discover the incredible versatility of ricotta cheese in this hands-on Italian cooking class featuring three distinct preparations that showcase this beloved ingredient. You’ll learn techniques ranging from delicate pasta-making to elegant appetizers and classic Italian desserts.
Start by creating pillowy ricotta gnudi, those cloud-like dumplings that are lighter than traditional gnocchi, served with a vibrant tomato sauce. Master the art of achieving the perfect texture and learn how to handle the delicate dough for consistently beautiful results. Next, prepare whipped ricotta crostini topped with honey and fresh thyme, an elegant appetizer that balances creamy, sweet, and herbaceous flavors on crispy bread.
Finally, you’ll bake torta di ricotta romana, a traditional Roman ricotta cake that’s subtly sweet and wonderfully moist. This classic dessert demonstrates how ricotta creates tender, delicate baked goods with authentic Italian character. Throughout the class, you’ll gain confidence working with fresh ricotta, understanding how its moisture content and handling affect each dish differently.
Whether you’re looking to expand your Italian cooking repertoire or simply love ricotta, this class provides techniques and recipes you’ll return to again and again. Perfect for intermediate home cooks ready to explore authentic Italian preparations.
About your Instructor
Chef Maria Teresa Capdevielle
Maria Teresa Capdevielle is the author of “The Secrets of Baking with Olive Oil,” a professional pastry chef and a culinary chef/instructor from Abruzzo (Italy). She graduated from the California Culinary Academy in 2003 and did her internship at the famed Chez Panisse in Berkeley, where she learned about hand-selecting and gently preparing perfect produce. Her local experience includes V-Sattui, The Rose Pistola, The Waterfront, The Market Hall, The Townhouse Grill & Restaurant and V. Sattui Winery. She also teaches classes in-person and online at culinary centers in the SF Bay Area and at Milk Street in Boston, and consults for small restaurants and wineries to help them develop their dessert menu and train their teams.
http://www.mariateresaskitchen.com
Membership has its benefits
All Silver Memberships and above receive 10% off the registration cost for any class purchase over $40.
Materials fees are not discounted.
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Class FAQ
We ask that you notify us at least 10 days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 days’ notice, we will not be able to provide refunds, due to our contractual obligations and material purchases for each class.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
All credits must be used within 1 year.
You can view our full class policies and guidelines here.
The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at [email protected] so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at [email protected] to request a late addition.
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Italian Ricotta Favorites: Sweet and Savory Classics
Explore ricotta three ways in this Italian cooking class. Make delicate gnudi, whipped ricotta crostini, and traditional torta di ricotta romana.
Schedule
Sunday, March 15, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This Session
Sunday, March 15, 2026 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Experience Level
Beginning, All-Levels, Advanced and IntermediateAge(s)
18-over$100 – Registration Cost
