Meet Val
Handcrafted in my kitchen 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, it started in my kitchen — with a pasta board, simple ingredients, and a belief I’ve always held close: food made by hand tastes completely different than anything you’ll find on a grocery shelf.
I 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 to me. It was an act of care.
After years of refining my craft and sourcing the finest organic grains directly from Italian mills, I began sharing my pasta with others — one farmers market at a time. What started as a single tote bag of fresh tagliatelle has grown into something I’m truly grateful for: a beloved Chicago-area pasta business 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 my kitchen with the same care, freshness, and pride that started it all.
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Three Pillars of Every Batch
The principles behind every strand, every sheet, and every ravioli that leaves my kitchen.
24-Hour Freshness
I make every batch fresh, and it reaches you within 24 hours. That’s not just a promise — it’s the entire point. Fresh pasta has a window of magic, and I refuse to waste it. No freezing, no preservatives, no shortcuts.
Italian Organic Grains
The foundation of exceptional pasta is exceptional flour. I source my 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 my pasta. I mix every dough by hand, roll every sheet to the perfect thickness, and pinch and seal every ravioli individually. You can taste the difference that human attention makes.
From Grain to Your Table
Every batch I make follows the same careful process — refined over years at my pasta board, guided by Italian tradition, and finished with a little extra love.
Source the Finest Grains
I select organic durum wheat from Italian mills — chosen for superior protein content, golden color, and authentic flavor.
Blend & Infuse
I blend flour with farm-fresh eggs and artisan infusions — saffron, black garlic, beet, lemon thyme — each chosen to complement, not overpower.
Roll & Shape by Hand
I roll every sheet 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. I pack every order for delivery or market pickup within 24 hours of making it — still warm in spirit.
What Goes In
Makes All the Difference
For me, ingredient sourcing isn’t an afterthought — it’s the starting point. I’ve spent years building relationships with suppliers who share my commitment to quality, sustainability, and flavor.
The infusions that give my pasta its personality — vivid saffron threads, caramelized black garlic, earthy porcini, garden-fresh spinach and lemon thyme — come from local farms and specialty producers whenever I can.
Kind Words About Val’s 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 my full collection of handcrafted pastas and sauces, or reach out to me directly for custom orders and home delivery.