Charlie Mahoney for The Boston Globe

Ashley Williams reached for an egg during a pasta-making class at Dave's Fresh Pasta in Somerville.

Charlie Mahoney for The Boston Globe

Chef Jason Martin started mixing the flour.

Charlie Mahoney for The Boston Globe

Martin demonstrated how to knead dough.

Charlie Mahoney for The Boston Globe

Michelle Woliner held a ball of pasta.

Charlie Mahoney for The Boston Globe

Robert Evensen pressed pasta.

Charlie Mahoney for The Boston Globe

The finished product: spaghetti noodles.

Charlie Mahoney for The Boston Globe

Spaghetti with fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon zest.

Charlie Mahoney for The Boston Globe

Butternut squash ravioli with pecorino Romano cheese and sage brown butter sauce.

Charlie Mahoney for The Boston Globe

Robert Evensen finally got to taste the finished product.