Pasta Cooking Classes
An intimate, hands-on, and true Italian cooking experience. We love pasta! The tradition still practiced in Italy with amazing sauces is awaiting you.
Stay with Us
Bruna’s 2 city view apartments, located overlooking the beautiful city of Pretoria,
offer Italian comfort living – set with a 180 degree view of the city spanning from East to West with the Magaliesberg in the background.
Events & Functions
Antipasto platters, imported cheese, imported salami, mortadella and prosciutto with Italian meatballs, olives and mouthwatering food from the regions of Le Marche, Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany.
It’s all about the experience
Nothing beats the taste of freshly made Pasta so come discover the art of fresh pasta making in this exciting hands on class.
Together we will learn to make fresh Tagliatelle, ravioli, tortellini and agnolotti all filled with favourites such as ricotta and spinach with the gentlest of tastes.
Bruna’s Place, 5 Star Apartments
Bruna’s Italian offer the most beautiful apartments and views of Pretoria city.
A night, a few days, a week, the length of your stay is dictated only by the time available to you, but be assured that your visit to Bruna’s Place will remain in your heart for ever.
Some of Bruna's Favourite Recipes
Zucchini in vinaigrette with lemony ricotta, mint and hazelnuts
Grilled zucchini @parmesancheese.co.za
Bruna’s Parsley and Lemon Pesto
Bruna’s Parsley and Lemon Pesto This summer sauce can be enjoyed over hot or cold pasta with some cherry tomatoes, or with cooked fish. Love parsley and lemon.
Pasta-Making Tips
Ten Best Hacks for Making Pasta There’s a right way and a wrong way to churning out a successful batch of pasta.
Green Home Made Tagliatelle with Mint Pesto
A sauce that is loved and used often in Italian Homes is the beloved ‘Pesto alla Genovese’. The word Pesto applies to any combination of herbs ground with a mortar and pestle.
Spinach Tagliatelle with Walnut Sauce
I love making fresh natural herby, veggie or natural food based pastas. With the spinach, when you add the olive oil and marjoram, season to taste with salt and pepper, you end up with a magnificent Spinach Tagliatelle.
Italian Sausage Tortellini
This filling is very simple but tasty and they are always served at important occasions – this recipe is my version but every family has their own recipe.