Short and Sweet: Spaghetti and Meatballs

A hands-on in-person cooking class culminating in a dinner served with wine and beer. This class is limited to 14 students. Review our registration and cancellation policies here.
Join us for a brief and bountiful class where we’ll roll up our sleeves and dive into a beloved classic: spaghetti and meatballs. In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to mix up the fluffiest, most flavorful meatballs, whip up a quick, delectable red sauce and perfectly bake crispy crunchy garlic bread.
Chef Gracie will share all the tips and tricks that take this humble dish from a weeknight standby to something truly special. To round out the meal we will whisk together a fresh caesar salad, tossed with a dressing so good you’ll want to make it again and again!
Come solo, bring a friend, or gather the family - this class is made for sharing stories, laughter, and generous plates of well-seasoned comfort!
MENU
Pork and Beef Meatballs with Fresh Herbs and Ricotta
Simple Summer Tomato Sauce
Mom’s Crispy Garlic Bread
Classic Caesar Salad
This menu contains the following common allergens: Wheat, dairy and eggs. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions that concern your ability to cook along, please e-mail info@18reasons.org before purchasing a ticket.
Let’s Cook Together!
Gracie Schatz has been in the food industry for over fifteen years. In her career, Gracie has worked in a variety of places: as a baker and private chef in Eugene, OR, farming and cooking in Italy, raising pigs in the Sierra Foothills, butchering at the Fatted Calf in San Francisco, managing Avedano’s in Bernal Heights, cooking at Bay Area restaurants Molina and Cala and her own pop-up restaurant, Bread and Bones Supper. In Eugene, she started her own food justice nonprofit, Marigold Cooking Collective. After working with 18 Reasons as a guest instructor for the past 7 years, Gracie has decided to move from Eugene to San Francisco and join us as our head Chef. Her dream is to never stop learning about delicious food, to never stop exploring the many nuanced ways that food brings us joy, connection to culture, identity, seasons and community. 18 Reasons feels like the perfect place to explore this dream and she is so excited to be here!