Pasta Cooking Instructions:
The Art of the Perfect Al Dente

Bringing the restaurant experience into your home begins with the boil. Because our pasta is freshly handmade, it requires a shorter cook time than dried varieties. Follow these instructions to ensure your meal is served exactly as our chefs intended.

1. The Pot

Use a large pot with plenty of water to allow the noodles to move freely.

2. The Salt

Season your water generously with sea salt. It should "taste like the ocean"—this is your only chance to season the pasta itself.

3. The Boil

Wait for a vigorous, rolling boil before adding your pasta.



Fresh Pasta Cook Times


Tortellini — 5-6 Minutes

Pappardelle — 5 Minutes

Farfalle — 5 Minutes

Ravioli — 5 Minutes

Cappellacci — 5 Minutes

Bucatini — 4 Minutes

Fettuccine — 4 Minutes


Gluten-Free Selection

GF Fusilli — 3 Minutes

*Recommended cook times are approximate. Remember to taste your pasta 30 seconds before the timer ends to ensure the doneness you prefer.


Finish in the Pan

For the best results, toss your pasta directly into a simmering sauce for an additional 30 seconds of cooking.

Pro Tip
“Save the Liquid Gold Before draining, reserve a small cup of the starchy pasta water. Adding a splash to your sauce helps it cling perfectly to the noodles. Never rinse fresh pasta; the surface starch is essential for a restaurant-quality finish.”

— Will Treff (Pastaria Vivi Head Of Food & Beverage)