Meet Val
Handcrafted with love, made within 24 hours.
A Passion Shaped by
Italian Tradition
Long before Pasta by Val became a fixture at Chicago’s favorite farmers markets, there was simply a kitchen, a pasta board, and an unwavering belief that food made by hand tastes completely different than anything you’ll find on a grocery shelf.
Val grew up surrounded by the rhythms of Italian cooking — the kind passed down not through recipes written in notebooks, but through mornings spent watching, doing, and tasting. Pasta was never just a dish. It was an act of care.
After years of refining her craft and sourcing the finest organic grains directly from Italian mills, Val began sharing her pasta with the world — one farmers market at a time. What started as a single tote bag of fresh tagliatelle has grown into a beloved Chicago-area institution, with loyal customers who show up week after week, not just for the pasta, but for the experience of knowing exactly who made their food and why.
Every batch is still made by hand. Every ingredient is still chosen with intention. And every package of pasta still leaves Val’s kitchen within 24 hours of reaching yours.
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Three Pillars of Every Batch
The principles that guide every strand, every sheet, every ravioli that leaves Pasta by Val.
24-Hour Freshness
Every batch of pasta is made fresh and reaches you within 24 hours. That’s not just a promise — it’s the entire point. Fresh pasta has a window of magic, and we refuse to waste it. No freezing, no preservatives, no shortcuts.
Italian Organic Grains
The foundation of exceptional pasta is exceptional flour. Val sources her durum wheat directly from certified organic mills in Italy — the same mills that have been grinding grain for generations. The result is a golden color and nutty depth no domestic flour can match.
True Artisan Craft
There are no machines mass-producing Pasta by Val. Every dough is mixed by hand, every sheet rolled to the perfect thickness, every ravioli pinched and sealed individually. You can taste the difference that human attention makes.
From Grain to Your Table
Every batch follows the same careful process — refined over years of practice, guided by Italian tradition, and finished with a little extra love.
Source the Finest Grains
Val selects organic durum wheat from Italian mills — chosen for their superior protein content, golden color, and authentic flavor profile.
Blend & Infuse
Flour meets farm-fresh eggs and artisan infusions — saffron, black garlic, beet, lemon thyme — each one chosen to complement, not overpower.
Roll & Shape by Hand
Every sheet is rolled to the ideal thickness by hand. Shapes are cut, folded, and formed individually — no two batches are ever exactly alike.
Delivered Within 24 Hours
Fresh pasta doesn’t wait. Every order is packed and delivered or available for market pickup within 24 hours of being made. Still warm in spirit.
What Goes In
Makes All the Difference
At Pasta by Val, ingredient sourcing isn’t an afterthought — it’s the starting point. Val has spent years building relationships with suppliers who share her commitment to quality, sustainability, and flavor.
The infusions that give each pasta its personality — vivid saffron threads, caramelized black garlic, earthy porcini, garden-fresh spinach and lemon thyme — are sourced seasonally from local farms and specialty producers whenever possible.
A Community Built on Great Pasta
“I have been buying Val’s pasta for over a year and I am NEVER going back to store-bought. The flavors are absolutely incredible, and knowing it’s fresh within 24 hours makes every bowl feel like a special occasion.”
“The saffron pasta is unlike anything I’ve ever tasted. I made it for a dinner party and my guests thought I’d spent all day in the kitchen. Val’s pasta is the secret weapon in my recipe repertoire.”
“We order home delivery every other week. The lobster ravioli is a family favorite — my kids actually ask for it by name. Val is a gem and this pasta is the real deal.”
Your Next Favorite Meal
Starts Here
Browse the full collection of handcrafted pastas and sauces, or reach out to Val directly for custom orders and home delivery.