Welcome to "Passione Cucina"

Passione Cucina is Italian for "passion for cooking" or "passion for food"!

We are offering cookery courses to familiarise cooking enthusiasts with the authentic way of preparing some mouthwatering Italian dishes, with emphasis on fresh and seasonal ingredients. You can learn how to make pizza, homemade pasta, regional meat and fish recipes, as well as some of the countless varieties of sumptuous starters "antipasti" and classic Italian desserts.

Many non-Italians identify Italian cooking with a few of its most popular dishes, like pizza and pasta and are often under the impression that Italian cooking is all pretty much the same.

In fact, Italian cuisine is considered the world's richest and most varied, with dishes perfect for every occasion, ranging from starters and soups to pasta and risotto, fish, seafood, meats and poultry to the most delicious desserts and a vast variety of cheeses.

Those who travel through Italy notice that, not only does each region have its own style, but each community and each valley has a unique way of cooking.

So why is risotto typical of Milan, why did tortellini originate in Bologna, and why is pizza so popular in Naples?

The explanation is hidden in the past; Italian cuisine as it is known today has evolved through centuries, with its roots tracing back to 4th century BC.

Italy was unified in 1861 and the Italian cuisine reflects the cultural variety of the regions and Italian history, which was influenced by Greek, Roman, Norman and Arab civilizations. Italian cuisine is considered a prime example of a 'perfecto' cuisine, and is imitated all over the world.