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Fresh Girasoli Pasta
Sunflower-shaped filled pasta with broad, decorative edges and an elegant plated presence. Produced by Forchetta Pasta in Washington using professional pasta equipment for dependable texture, portioning, and kitchen performance.
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What Is Girasoli Pasta?
Girasoli means sunflowers. These round filled pastas have broad, decorative edges that fan out around the filling like petals. The shape is made for plated dishes where presentation matters.
Forchetta makes its filled pasta in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood on professional pasta equipment for consistent size, sealing, and cook time. Chefs who want a signature filling can develop one through Forchetta’s custom pasta program.
Written and reviewed by The Forchetta Pasta Team · Seattle, Washington · Updated November 2026
Best Sauces for Girasoli
Butter and herbs: shows off the decorative edges.
Light tomato sauce: a simple base.
Cream and Parmigiano: a rich finish.
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How to Cook Fresh Girasoli Pasta
Lift girasoli out gently, and sauce them lightly so the petal edges stay visible. See the full fresh pasta cooking guide for salting, saucing, and pasta-water tips.
Cooking Time
Filled pasta like Girasoli needs a little more care than plain shapes. Cook it in well-salted water at a steady but gentle boil so the seams stay sealed. Fresh filled pasta takes about 3–5 minutes. From frozen, add it straight to the pot without thawing and allow about 5–7 minutes. Use the timing printed on your package as the final guide.
Storage & Freezing
Keep fresh Girasoli refrigerated in their packaging and use by the date on the package. To freeze, lay them in a single layer on a lightly floured tray until firm, then bag them. Freezing them separately first keeps the filled pieces from sticking. Frozen product should be cooked straight from the freezer. Don’t thaw it first, because thawing makes fresh pasta sticky and prone to clumping.
Girasoli Pasta Wholesale for Restaurants
Restaurants and retailers can order Girasoli Pasta wholesale directly from Forchetta or through distribution partners Puget Sound Food Hub and Crown Pacific Fine Foods. Forchetta offers flexible ordering minimums and sends samples so your kitchen can test the shape first. When planning portions, many kitchens use about 4–5 oz of fresh pasta per entrée. Ask about wholesale or contact the team.
Girasoli Pasta FAQ
What sauce goes with Girasoli?
Good matches include Butter and herbs, Light tomato sauce, Cream and Parmigiano. Shows off the decorative edges.
How long does fresh Girasoli take to cook?
Filled pasta like Girasoli needs a little more care than plain shapes. Cook it in well-salted water at a steady but gentle boil so the seams stay sealed. Fresh filled pasta takes about 3–5 minutes. From frozen, add it straight to the pot without thawing and allow about 5–7 minutes.
Can you freeze fresh Girasoli?
Yes. Keep fresh Girasoli refrigerated in their packaging and use by the date on the package. To freeze, lay them in a single layer on a lightly floured tray until firm, then bag them. Freezing them separately first keeps the filled pieces from sticking. Frozen product should be cooked straight from the freezer. Don’t thaw it first, because thawing makes fresh pasta sticky and prone to clumping.
What is girasoli pasta?
Girasoli are round, sunflower-shaped filled pasta with wide decorative edges. Ask Forchetta about current filling options.
Can restaurants buy Girasoli wholesale?
Yes. Forchetta sells Girasoli to restaurants, hotels, caterers, and grocers, either directly or through distribution partners. Start with the wholesale page, or call (206) 401-8143.
Planning a menu? Request wholesale pricing and samples or talk to the Forchetta team. You can also compare every fresh pasta shape.
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