Hands-on pasta experiences in West Central Florida
Gather around the table, learn the timeless art of fresh pasta, and create something delicious together.
Welcome to Rustic Italian
Rustic Italian brings joyful, hands-on pasta-making workshops to homes, community venues and private events. Every class is designed to build confidence, spark laughter and celebrate the Italian tradition of food and family.
Choose your experience
All ingredients and pasta-making tools are provided. No previous experience is needed.
4–12 guests
$45 per person
A 2 to 2½-hour hands-on class held in your home. Each guest makes an individual serving of dough, learns 4–6 pasta shapes, then cooks and enjoys the pasta with two simple sauces.
12–30 guests
$45 per person
A memorable activity for community centers, event venues, social clubs, retirement communities and team-building groups. Guests make fresh dough and several shapes, then take their pasta home to cook.
Meet Pamela
I grew up in an Italian family in the Northeast, where Sunday dinners and holidays were always about food and family. Everyone took part in the kitchen, helping prepare a delicious meal.
Some of my greatest memories were created around our kitchen table as recipes were shared, meals were made and food was enjoyed together. Through Rustic Italian, I hope to share that same warmth, excitement and joy with every guest who learns to make pasta with me.
“My hope is that you find fun, excitement and joy in creating homemade pasta.”
Small-batch specialties
All Rustic Italian pasta is made with premium flours imported from Italy. Ravioli is prepared in small batches with the freshest ingredients.
Flavor availability changes seasonally. Gorgonzola, Fig & Walnut is a fan favorite.
Call for current flavorsShop local
Visit Rustic Italian at local farmers markets throughout West Central Florida for handmade pasta, small-batch ravioli, pasta-making tools, ravioli kits and seasonal Italian specialties.
Selections and flavors vary by market. See Facebook or call Pamela to find out where Rustic Italian will be next.
The Rustic Italian experience
Let’s plan your class
Tell Pamela about your group, preferred date and location. She will follow up with availability and details.
Pamela Banaczuk
Serving West Central Florida