What is PastaBar
& How does it work?
The PASTABAR Difference
We make our pasta by hand in McHenry, IL, using bronze dies for that signature rough texture that holds sauce the way it should. Our semolina is non-GMO, no-spray, and imported from Italy’s Paolo Mariani mill, paired with organic durum wheat from Janie’s Mill in Central Illinois. You’ll find us at local farmers markets and select specialty shops. No seed oils. No shortcuts. Just real, traditional pasta and sauces made with purpose.
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How TODO PastaBar
PastaBar is your go-to for fresh, handmade pasta and sauces — all crafted weekly in our McHenry, IL pasta shop. You’ll find us at local farmers markets each week, where we offer a rotating menu of 3–4 fresh pastas, 3–4 dried pastas, and 5–8 house-made sauces, ready for your kitchen.
We release our weekly menu in advance so you can shop at market or preorder for easy pickup. Looking for a quick, comforting meal? Our take-n-bake items are perfect for busy weeknights — and our stuffed shells are a local favorite. Even better: we’re expanding our lineup with more ready-to-bake meals coming summer 2025.
Delicious, honest food — made by hand, close to home.
WHERE CAN I FIND
PASTABAR PRODUCTS?
You can find us throughout the summer & winter at farmers markets in Northern Illinois - North & Western Suburbs:
Woodstock, Crystal Lake, Palatine, Park Ridge, Batavia, Geneva and Wheaton.
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​​You can also find PastaBar products on the shelves at these amazing small businesses:
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The Market by D&A, Woodstock IL
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The Fleur de Lis Farm, Union IL
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Hub Market, McHenry, IL
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Food Shed, Woodstock, IL
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Rosewood Farm Sugar Grove, IL
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The Joyful Gourmet, Libertyville, IL
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Market Wagon - online Farmer's Market order & Delivery www.marketwagon.com
About Us
At PastaBar, we take pride in our artisanal approach to pasta. Crafting everything in-house, from extruded pastas to hand-cut varieties, meal kits, and sauces, our commitment to quality is unwavering. Every ingredient is rigorously vetted, ensuring that our creations not only meet but exceed the highest standards of authenticity and flavor.
