The Italian kitchen you've always wanted to belong to.
Artisanal pasta tools, live classes, and a warm community – everything you need to make Italian cooking a bigger, more joyful part of your life.
The qb Pasta Club
Make pasta every month — with people who love it as much as you do.
Live monthly classes, on-demand lesson videos, printable recipes, and a warm community of pasta lovers who show up every month to practice, learn, and share.
This isn't just a class. It's the thing that finally makes pasta-making stick.
All for $34/month.
EXPLORE THE SHOP
Pasta tools, with a story.
We believe the tools you cook with should be as lovely as the food you make. We spend a lot of time looking for pieces that feel like Italy — the kind you'd find in a small kitchen shop in Bologna or a market stall in Tuscany. Every one was chosen because it honors the way Italians have been making pasta for centuries: beautifully, intentionally, and with a deep respect for tradition.
ONE YEAR. SIX COOKBOOKS. COUNTLESS DISHES OF EXPLORATION.
for the love of (Italian) cookbooks
q.b. Cookbook Club
Every two months, 100+ members cook from the same Italian cookbook — then gather online to discuss, share recipes, and connect with the authors themselves.
It's the most delicious book club you've never been to.
Join our next cohort. $60/every two months.
$60 every two months · New cohorts open twice a year · Next cohort starts July 1
READ. COOK. EAT. REPEAT.
Butternut Squash, Sausage & Sage Pasta
A surprising combination of roasted butternut squash, Italian sausage, and sage creates a creamy, savory autumnal sauce.
Orecchiette with Saucy Arugula, Semi-Dried Tomatoes & Burrata
A colorful, flavor-packed pasta that’s a love letter to Puglia. Orecchiette gets dressed in a vibrant arugula sauce, crowned with semi-dried cherry tomatoes and creamy...
How to Make Orecchiette
Learn how to make orecchiette by hand—the iconic “little ears” pasta from Puglia. We’ll guide you through its origin story, step-by-step shaping technique, and the...
Taleggio Caramelle with Cabbage and Leeks
Inspired by the hearty winter flavors of northern Italy, these candy-shaped caramelle are filled with tangy taleggio, then served over a bed of buttery cabbage sautèed with...
Silky Marinated Zucchini Pasta Salad
Rigatoni gets tossed with thinly sliced marinated zucchini, fresh mozzarella, and pine nuts in this summer-time pasta salad inspired by a Roman Jewish dish.
Corzetti Stampati with Seared Mushrooms, Marjoram & Pine Nuts
I’m a huge fan of Ligurian food. The flavors are, typically, light and refreshing—think Genovese pesto and focaccia, of course, but also vegetables and herbs,...
Basic Pasta Dough, Two Ways
Your pasta dough 101 guide, covering the basic ingredients and techniques for making fresh egg pasta dough and semolina pasta dough.
Italian Gin & Tonic
Sweet vermouth and Italian red bitters give this gin and tonic an Italian twist that's both refreshing and complex.
How to Make Pasta from Scratch with Zero Tools
Think you need a fancy pasta maker to roll out fresh fettuccine? Think again. In this guide, we show you how to make pasta from...
From Flour to Fun: How to Make Homemade Pasta Without the Stress
Making pasta from scratch doesn’t have to be an all-day affair or a high-stress event. In this honest and practical guide, Sarah Ubertaccio, founder of...
Five Pasta Shapes You Can Make with a Gnocchi Board
Gnocchi boards aren’t just for gnocchi. Here are 5 other pasta shapes you can make with this beloved ridged board.
Pasta dough gone wrong? Here's how to fix common issues.
Read our pasta dough troubleshooting guide, which addresses common problems like what to do when your pasta dough is too dry, too sticky, or too...
Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Pasta Boards
If you’re keen to elevate your pasta-making game, a key tool to consider is the pasta board—a staple in any serious pasta maker's kitchen. Here...
Embracing La Cucina Povera: Sustainable Living Starts with Using What You Have
Gillie Roberts, the founder of Ware, a sustainable essentials shop that specializes in low-waste home and body care, shares her thoughts on Italian resourcefulness in...