Culinary trip to Rome: Bucatini all’Amatriciana and Rigatoni alla Carbonara* with Orietta

Friday, August 4^th, 10 am to noon

$40+ $5 for ingredients (to pay the instructor)

Why should you have one type of pasta when you can have two? Let’s take a culinary trip to Rome and learn two of the most famous recipes: Amatriciana and Carbonara. Discover why each sauce calls for a different type of pasta and why Italians are so peculiar about the pasta they use. These easy to make Roman sauces will be a success at your dinner table!

Home-made Tortellini with Orietta

Friday, August 11^th , 10 am to noon

$40+ $5 for ingredients (to pay the instructor), must be 21 years old to drink

A typical dish of Emilia Romagna, tortellini are one of the most famous and loved Italian dishes all over the world. Filled with mortadella, parmigiana, prosciutto and nutmeg, tortellini are usually served with broth, and are a great way to start any Italian meal.  

 Melanzane alla Parmigiana (eggplant parmigiana)* with Orietta

Friday, August 25^th, 10 am to noon

$40+ for $7 for ingredients (to pay the instructor)

One of the most famous Neapolitan recipes, eggplant, mozzarella and tomatoes.  Learn “the authentic way” they prepare it in Capri, Positano, and Ischia, and just like you will make it for dinner at home!

Minestrone: The Classic Italian Comfort Food Soup* with Orietta

Friday, September 8^th, 10 am to noon

$40+ $5 for ingredients (to pay the instructor)

Made from whatever vegetables are in season or left over from the night before, minestrone is a must have soup for the cold days of fall. It can be vegetarian, contain meat, or a meat-based broth, but Orietta’s Roman style minestrone comes always with Borlotti beans and pasta.

Fall Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms or Truffles (truffles if available)* with Orietta

Friday, October 6^th ,  10 am to noon

$40+ $5 for ingredients (to pay the instructor), must be 21 years old to drink

Take advantage of the fall’s best gift: porcini mushrooms and learn how to make a tasty risotto recipe.  This dish is popular throughout northern Italy, especially in Piedmont, and together with truffle risotto, is one of the must have recipes for the fall season. 

Italian Holiday Meal: A Celebration Dinner* with Orietta

Friday, December 1^st,  Noon to 4 pm

$55+ $15 for ingredients (to pay the instructor), must be 21 years old to drink

This special four hour class is also a complete four course meal.  Learn the traditional Italian holiday meal from beginning to end: Supplí, Fettuccine al Ragù, Arista (pork braised in white wine), and Panna Cotta (sweetened double cream served with honey).  A feast for your senses and full immersion in the Italian culinary tradition during the holidays.  This season you can be entertaining with these unique recipes.

To Enroll, email folsomite@aol.com or call us at 916-985-3250.

After you have made your reservation mail your checks payable to the Murer House Foundation no later than one week before class at 1125 Joe Murer Court, Folsom, CA 95630.

Student fees can be refunded or applied to another class up to 72 hours before class.

For more information visit WWW.MURERHOUSE.ORG.

Please be aware that our classes can contain products that may cause allergies, may be GMO, often contain gluten, and also present hazards found in normal kitchen situations, including sharp knives, hot pots and ovens and other situations.  By signing up for a class, you understand these risks and assume all liability.