Five classic pasta recipes, made simple
Choose from Aglio e Olio, Bolognese, Carbonara, Pesto or Al Pomodoro, and the tool walks you through each one step by step with a clear illustration for every stage — boiling, saucing, tossing and plating. It's built for anyone who wants a reliable, no-fuss guide to a proper plate of pasta, whether it's your first time or a weeknight staple.
Ingredients that scale to your table
Set the number of servings and every ingredient quantity recalculates instantly, from grams of pasta to cloves of garlic, so there's no mental maths and no leftovers you didn't plan for. Amounts are based on standard per-person portions and rounded to practical kitchen figures, giving you a shopping-ready list for exactly the number of people you're feeding.
A built-in timer so the pasta is never overcooked
When you reach the cooking step, a countdown timer set to that recipe's typical time appears, with start, pause and reset — and a compact timer stays visible in the corner while you move through the other steps. Pasta cooking times vary by brand and thickness, so treat the timer as a strong guide and always check the package and taste-test for that perfect al dente bite.
Guide only: cooking times vary by brand and thickness — always check the package.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ingredient amounts adjust to servings?
Yes. Every quantity scales automatically when you change the number of people, based on standard per-person portions rounded to practical amounts.
Are the cooking times exact?
They're typical reference times for each pasta shape. Real times vary by brand and thickness, so confirm with the package and taste for al dente.
How much pasta per person?
About 80–100 g of dry pasta per adult for a main course, a bit less as a starter. The tool scales it to your number of servings.
How much water and salt for pasta?
Roughly 1 litre of water and 7–10 g of salt per 100 g of pasta, so it cooks freely and seasons from the start.
How long does pasta take to cook?
Most dried pasta takes 8–12 minutes; check the packet and taste a minute early for al dente. Fresh pasta cooks in 2–4 minutes.