The world is often unkind to new talent, new creations. The new needs friends.

 Ciao, I’m Stefania — born in Torino, raised on spaghetti, and seasoned by living all over the globe. 

Three years ago, I landed in Australia, and let’s just say the adventure (and the eating!) hasn’t stopped since.

By day, I work in marketing. But my real love language? Food. It’s how I stay connected to my Italian roots, my family, and all the memories that come with growing up around two incredible grandmothers: one opened one of Torino’s very first delis (iconic, right?), and the other ran what you could call a home restaurant in Tuscany back in the 1950s — long before it was cool.

So really, sharing food is in my DNA.

That’s why I started Basta La Pasta — a cooking school that’s 100% free. Yep, no fees, no tricks, just pure passion. I do it because I love bringing people together around a table, swapping stories, and celebrating culture through food. Because pasta isn’t just pasta. It’s connection, laughter, history, and sometimes even a little chaos (the good kind).

And while Italian cuisine is my heart, my palate has a passport. I’m obsessed with kitchens across the globe — so every now and then, my workshops take a delicious detour into Spanish, Japanese, Moroccan, Persian, or even Mexican flavors. 

Of course, I don’t do it alone. My right-hand man is my husband Marco (the best taste-tester in the business), and our very fluffy English Setter, Philip, who supervises from under the table in case anything “accidentally” falls. 🐾

Basta La Pasta isn’t about perfect plating or fancy chef moves. It’s about rolling up your sleeves, learning something new, eating together, and leaving a little happier (and fuller) than when you walked in.

So pull up a chair — there’s always room at the table. And did I mention? It’s all free. ❤️