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Pesto cooking class in Levanto



Since 1976 in the historical center of Levanto, the Pesto laboratory has prepared the most ancient and well-known sauce in the world. In this laboratory, you will have the chance to learn how to make the Pesto sauce with your own hands following the tradition.

After having tasted a glass of sparkling wine accompanied with a local extra virgin olive oil on a Bruschetta, you could taste the Pesto sauce made with the modern method. You will also assist in the demonstration and explanation of the Pesto sauce making with the mortar. Then you will make your own pesto sauce with the mortar with your hands: you will have to wash and dry the basil leaves, pounding them together with salt, pine nuts and garlic, add the parmesan cheese and at the end the extra virgin olive oil. You will get a concentrated and fragrant Pesto cream, which could be used like Pasta sauce or on a slice of bruschetta.

At the end, you will enjoy your own made Pesto sauce with a glass of white wine and some typical local products, such as Taggiasche olives (small and black olives), Bruschetta with anchovies and a typical pastry with Limoncino.

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Main features

Free cancellation
Place: La Spezia
Validity: Flexible
Language: English, Italian
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Small group

Why you’ll love this…

  • Make the traditional Genovese Pesto sauce
  • Learn how to use the traditional marble mortar
  • Enjoy your hand-made sauce with a glass of wine and some local snacks
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Important to know

  • The minimum age to take part in this activity is 18
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Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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What’s included

  • Pesto cooking class with mortar
  • Pesto tasting
  • Olive oil tasting
  • Glass of wine and local appetizers
  • Printed recipe
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What’s not included

  • Lunch
  • Pick up and drop-off service
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Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

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Location

Corso Italia, 16, 19015 Levanto SP, Italy

Meeting point:

At La Nicchia Pestifera. From Levanto train station, follow the signs to the city center. You will be walking along Corso Roma. Turn left into Corso Italia and a little before the public gardens you’ll find the number 16 on your left.

Provider

Arbaspàa srl

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