Custom Pasta Programs
Custom Pasta Shapes. See Your Vision Come Alive.
From exclusive die-cut shapes to signature filled pastas and flavored doughs—we collaborate with chefs and brands to create pasta that’s uniquely yours.
Possibilities
What We Can Create For You
Every element of your pasta can be tailored—from the shape and size to the dough flavor and filling recipe.
Custom Die-Cut Shapes
We commission bronze dies to your specifications—branded logos, unique geometries, or shapes inspired by your concept.
- Branded logo pasta
- Proprietary shapes
- Size & thickness control
Signature Fillings
Collaborate on proprietary filled pasta such as agnolotti, cappelletti, caramelle, or an original format for your menu.
- Seasonal filling rotations
- Chef-driven recipes
- Exclusive to your brand
Flavored Doughs
Infuse your pasta with color and flavor—squid ink, saffron, truffle, beet, spinach, and more.
- Natural colorants only
- Herb & spice infusions
- Seasonal specialties
Recipe Development
Our team works alongside yours to develop and refine recipes until they’re exactly right.
- Iterative tastings
- Scaling from bench to production
- Nutritional analysis
Custom Packaging
Retail bags, foodservice cases, or branded packaging—we match your format and labeling needs.
- Retail-ready packaging
- Foodservice bulk packs
- Private label programs
Menu Consultation
We help you integrate custom pasta into your menu with pairing suggestions, plating ideas, and staff training.
- Sauce pairing guidance
- Plating recommendations
- Back-of-house training
The Process
From Concept to Kitchen
Discovery
We learn about your menu, brand, and vision. What flavors, textures, and formats excite you?
Development
Our team creates prototypes—testing dough formulas, fillings, shapes, and sizes until we nail it.
Refinement
You taste, we adjust. Iterative rounds until the product is exactly what your kitchen needs.
Production
We scale your custom pasta into consistent, reliable weekly production with delivery to your door.
The Craft
Custom Bronze Dies, Made to Order
Every custom shape starts with a bronze die engineered to your specifications. Bronze extrusion creates the rough, porous surface that premium sauces cling to, giving your pasta exceptional texture and consistent kitchen performance.
Dies are owned by you and exclusive to your program
Traditional Italian die-making partners
Typical lead time: 4-6 weeks for new dies
Bronze surface creates superior sauce adhesion
Who It’s For
Custom Pasta Programs For
Restaurants & Chefs
Create a signature pasta dish that no one else can replicate. Your shape, your filling, your story on the plate.
Food Brands & Retail
Launch a premium pasta line under your brand with custom shapes and packaging for grocery or DTC.
Events & Catering
Branded pasta for weddings, corporate events, or special occasions—a memorable, edible centerpiece.
Common Questions
Custom Pasta FAQ
What are the minimum order quantities for custom pasta?
Minimums vary by product type but generally start at 50 lbs per shape per week. We’re flexible and happy to discuss your specific needs.
How long does it take to develop a custom shape?
New bronze dies typically take 4-6 weeks from design approval. Recipe development for fillings and flavored doughs usually takes 2-4 weeks of iterative tastings.
Do I own the custom die?
Yes—custom dies commissioned for your program are yours. They’re stored at our facility and used exclusively for your orders.
Can you match a specific recipe or replicate a dish I've seen?
Absolutely. Bring us a reference—a photo, a description, a competitor product—and we’ll develop something that meets or exceeds it.
What about allergens and dietary restrictions?
We can formulate gluten-free, egg-free, and vegan pasta options. Our facility handles common allergens, so we’ll discuss labeling and safety protocols for your needs.
Custom Pasta Shapes and Bronze Dies for Your Menu
A custom pasta shape starts with a conversation about your concept. From there, Forchetta can commission a bronze die to your specifications, develop a signature filling, or create a flavored dough with squid ink, saffron, truffle, beet, spinach, or herbs. Iterative tastings take the recipe from bench to production.
Custom programs run on the same equipment as Forchetta’s standard shapes, so you get consistent supply once the shape is on your menu. Start your custom project, or see private label co-packing for retail brands.
Let’s Create
Ready to Design Your Pasta?
Tell us what you’re envisioning. We’ll schedule a discovery call and get the creative process started.