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Fresh Pasta Making Class  Hands-On Italian Cooking 

Experience the Joy of Making and Sharing a True Italian Meal with Chef Paulette Licitra

Spend a fun Saturday afternoon learning the art of authentic Italian pasta making!

Join us at Coco's Belle Meade/West Meade for a hands-on Italian cooking experience where you will make fresh pasta completely from scratch, prepare homemade pesto, create a seasonal tiramisu, and then sit down to enjoy the delicious lunch you created.

This is more than a cooking class. it's an experience.  You will be part of the process from start to finish as you mix, roll, and cut your own pasta, learn the secrets behind great Italian sauces, and gather around the table to enjoy the flavors of Italy with your fellow guests.

From flour to fork, you'll experience the joy of making and sharing a true Italian meal.

Along the way, Chef Paulette will share cooking tips, techniques, and traditions you can easily recreate in your own kitchen. You'll also enjoy a demonstration on making homemade Italian salad dressing.

Whether you're an experienced home cook or have never made pasta before, this class is designed to be fun, relaxed, and delicious.

Saturday, August 22 • 11:00 AM

Summer Garden Menu 

🍝 Fresh Fettuccine with Summery Herb Pesto(made completely from scratch) 

🍑 Light & Sweet Peach Tiramisu 

🥗 Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing Demonstration 

Your Experience Includes 

🥂 Welcome Prosecco upon arrival  🍞 Fresh-baked focaccia for noshing  🍝 Hands-on fresh pasta making  🌿 Hands-on pesto making  🍰 Hands-on tiramisu making  🥗 Italian salad dressing demonstration  🍽️ Enjoy the lunch you created using your homemade fresh pasta  🍷 Glass of wine with lunch  ☕ Coffee or espresso  📖 Recipes to take home

Meet Your Instructor   Chef Paulette Licitra

Chef Paulette Licitra has been teaching authentic Italian cooking in Nashville since 2009.

A graduate of the prestigious Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) in New York City, Paulette has studied with home cooks and professional chefs throughout Italy and even lived in Rome while attending college. She is a frequent guest on Nashville's NBC affiliate, WSMV-TV, where she shares her passion for Italian cuisine.

Paulette is also the author of two popular cookbooks:

Her approachable teaching style makes learning authentic Italian cooking fun, easy, and inspiring.

Class Details Saturday, August 22 • 11:00 AM

⏰ Each class is approximately 2½–3 hours

📍 Coco's in Belle Meade / West Meade 5406 Harding Pike Nashville, TN 37205

💲 Ticket Price: $125 per person

Only 12 seats are available per class.

We intentionally keep these experiences small so every guest receives personal instruction, plenty of hands-on time, and a memorable Italian cooking experience.

Reserve your seat today!

Fresh Pasta Making Experience  and Sharing a True Italian Meal

Hands-On Italian Cooking with Chef Paulette Licitra

Spend a fun Saturday afternoon learning the art of authentic Italian pasta making!

Join us at Coco's Belle Meade/West Meade location for a hands-on Italian 

cooking experience where you will make fresh pasta completely from scratch, prepare homemade pesto, create a seasonal tiramisu, and then sit down to enjoy the delicious lunch you created.

This is more than a cooking class—it's an experience. You will be part of the process from start to finish as you mix, roll, and cut your own pasta, learn the secrets behind great Italian sauces, and gather around the table to enjoy the flavors of Italy with your fellow guests.

From flour to fork, you'll experience the joy of making and sharing a true Italian meal.

Along the way, Chef Paulette will share cooking tips, techniques, and traditions you can easily recreate in your own kitchen. You'll also enjoy a demonstration on making homemade Italian salad dressing.

Whether you're an experienced home cook or have never made pasta before, this class is designed to be fun, relaxed, and delicious.

Saturday, August 29 • 11:00 AM

Summer Garden Menu

🍝 Fresh Fettuccine with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto(made completely from scratch)

🍑 Light & Sweet Raspberry Tiramisu

🥗 Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing Demonstration

Your Experience Includes

🥂 Welcome Prosecco upon arrival 🍞 Fresh-baked focaccia for noshing  🍝 Hands-on fresh pasta making  🌿 Hands-on pesto making  🍰 Hands-on tiramisu making  🥗 Italian salad dressing demonstration  🍽️ Enjoy the lunch you created using your homemade fresh pasta 🍷 Glass of wine with lunch ☕ Coffee or espresso  📖 Recipes to take home

Meet Your Instructor

Chef Paulette Licitra

Chef Paulette Licitra has been teaching authentic Italian cooking in Nashville since 2009.

A graduate of the prestigious Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) in New York City, Paulette has studied with home cooks and professional chefs throughout Italy and even lived in Rome while attending college. She is a frequent guest on Nashville's NBC affiliate, WSMV-TV, where she shares her passion for Italian cuisine.

Paulette is also the author of two popular cookbooks:

Her approachable teaching style makes learning authentic Italian cooking fun, easy, and inspiring.

Class Details

📅 Choose Your Date:Saturday, August 29 • 11:00 AM

⏰ Each class is approximately 2½–3 hours

📍 Coco's Belle Meade / West Meade 5406 Harding Pike Nashville, TN 37205

💲 Ticket Price: $125 per person

Only 12 spots are available per class.

We intentionally keep these experiences small so every guest receives personal instruction, plenty of hands-on time, and a memorable Italian cooking experience.

Reserve your seat today!

Make Your Own Authentic Italian Limoncello

Presented by Coco's Italian Restaurant - Belle / West Meade Location

One Fun Afternoon A wonderful Italian Tradition Two Liters of Homemade Limoncello.

Everyone LOVES the homemade limoncello we serve at Coco's, and over the years I've lost count of how many people have asked me... "Chuck, how do you make this?"

Maybe you've enjoyed limoncello after dinner in Italy, when the waiter brought out that perfectly chilled little glass to end an amazing meal.

Or maybe you've bought a bottle at the liquor store only to think... "This isn't nearly as good as the one I had in Italy."

Homemade limoncello is in a completely different league.  It's fresher, smoother, more flavorful and it's a lot of fun to make.

So... I'm inviting you to Coco’s to learn exactly how we make authentic Italian limoncello.

Join me for a fun and delicious day Coco's, where you'll enjoy a glass of Italian wine, a light antipasto, great company, plenty of laughs, and a hands-on experience making your own authentic batch of limoncello.

This isn't a lecture. - This isn't a demonstration - This is a fun and delicious experience.

You'll peel the lemons... Prepare your infusion... Learn the traditions behind Italy's most famous after-dinner drink... And leave with everything you need to finish two full liters of authentic homemade limoncello.

Whether you're planning a unique date night, a fun evening with friends, or you simply love everything Italian, this is an experience you'll be talking about long after your limoncello is ready to pour.

Your Italian Day Begins…

As you arrive, we'll welcome you with: 🍷 A glass of Italian wine 🧀 A light Italian meat and cheese board for grazing 🍋 A tasting of several versions of limoncello

You'll relax, meet fellow food lovers, and hear the fascinating story behind one of Italy's most beloved after-dinner traditions.

You'll discover:

🍋 Then It's Your Turn

We'll guide you step-by-step through the entire process as you create your own limoncello.

You'll learn how to: ✔ Select the right lemons ✔ Properly peel them for maximum flavor ✔ Create the perfect infusion ✔ Understand why each ingredient matters ✔ Finish and bottle your limoncello at home

No experience is necessary. If you can peel a lemon, you can make incredible limoncello.

🎁 You Leave with Over $70 Worth of Supplies

We've done all the shopping, so you don't have to.

Every guest gets a complete Limoncello Kit that includes:

🍋 10 organic lemons 🍶 750 ml Everclear grain alcohol 🍬 Organic cane sugar 💧 Distilled water 🏺 One-gallon glass infusion jar 🍾 three reusable one-liter bottles 🔽 Stainless steel funnel with fine mesh filter 📖 Printed step-by-step recipe and instruction guide Over $70 in premium supplies are yours to keep.

🍾 And Then Magic Happens

Your limoncello continues its transformation at home.

Over the next couple of weeks, your lemons slowly infuse the alcohol, creating that beautiful golden color and rich citrus flavor.  Once the infusion is complete, you'll finish the process using the simple steps you've learned in class.

The reward? Two full liters of authentic homemade limoncello ready to enjoy with family and friends.

🍷 Your $189 Experience Includes

Everything is Included.

✔ A glass of Italian wine ✔ Light Italian meat and cheese board ✔ Authentic limoncello tasting ✔ Approximately 90 minutes of hands-on instruction ✔ Complete take-home limoncello kit ✔ Over $70 worth of premium supplies ✔ Printed recipe and instruction guide ✔ Official Coco's Limoncello Making Certificate ✔ Two liters of homemade limoncello in progress $189 per person

❤️ Perfect For...

❤️ Date Night 👯 Girls' Night Out 🍷 Couples 🎉 Birthday Celebrations 🎁 Gift Experiences 🇮🇹 Anyone who loves Italy

🍋 Leave with More Than Limoncello

You'll leave with new friends, fun memories and a new skill.

Salute!

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