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Fresh Mafaldine Pasta

Name: Forchetta Mafaldine
Brand: Forchetta Pasta

Long ribbons with ruffled edges that catch sauce and add movement to every plated dish. Produced by Forchetta Pasta in Washington using professional pasta equipment for dependable texture, portioning, and kitchen performance.

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What Is Mafaldine Pasta?

Mafaldine are long ribbons with ruffled edges from Naples and the Campania region. They were named in honor of Princess Mafalda of Savoy in the early 20th century and are also known as reginette, or little queens. The ruffles add texture and catch sauce along both edges.

Forchetta produces it in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood on professional Italian extruders from Emiliomiti and Arcobaleno, fitted with bronze dies. The bronze leaves a matte, micro-rough surface that grips sauce. Like every Forchetta shape, it is machine-made, never handmade.

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Written and reviewed by The Forchetta Pasta Team · Seattle, Washington · Updated November 2026

Best Sauces for Mafaldine

Neapolitan meat ragù: the ruffles trap shreds of slow-cooked meat.

Mushrooms and cream: the frilled edges hold a smooth sauce.

Ricotta and tomato: a simple Campanian pairing.

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How to Cook Fresh Mafaldine Pasta

Lift mafaldine from the water with tongs and toss them in the pan so the ruffles fill with sauce. Don’t overcook them, or the edges lose their shape. See the full fresh pasta cooking guide for salting, saucing, and pasta-water tips.

Cooking Time

Fresh Mafaldine needs only a few minutes. Salt the water until it tastes like the sea (1–2 tablespoons of kosher salt in 4 quarts), bring it to a rolling boil, and cook for 2–4 minutes, tasting from the 2-minute mark. Cook frozen Mafaldine directly from the freezer, without thawing, for about 4–6 minutes. Use the timing printed on your package as the final guide.

Storage & Freezing

Store fresh Mafaldine in the refrigerator and use it by the package date. To freeze, portion it into airtight bags, press out the air, and freeze flat so it stays loose and cooks evenly. Frozen product should be cooked straight from the freezer. Don’t thaw it first, because thawing makes fresh pasta sticky and prone to clumping.

Mafaldine Pasta Wholesale for Restaurants

Forchetta supplies Mafaldine Pasta to restaurants, hotels, caterers, and grocers in foodservice formats, fresh or frozen where available. Wholesale accounts get flexible ordering minimums, dedicated account support, and samples before they commit. For portioning, a common kitchen rule of thumb is about 4–5 oz of fresh pasta for an entrée and 2–3 oz for a first course. Ask about wholesale or contact the team.

Mafaldine Pasta FAQ

What sauce goes with Mafaldine?

Good matches include Neapolitan meat ragù, Mushrooms and cream, Ricotta and tomato. The ruffles trap shreds of slow-cooked meat.

How long does fresh Mafaldine take to cook?

Bring at least 4 quarts of generously salted water per pound to a rolling boil, add the pasta gently, and stir right away. Most fresh shapes are done in 2–4 minutes; start tasting at 2. Frozen Mafaldine goes straight into the pot without thawing and needs about 4–6 minutes.

Can you freeze fresh Mafaldine?

Yes. Keep fresh Mafaldine refrigerated in its packaging and use it by the date printed on the package. For longer storage, freeze it in a sealed bag or container. Portion it first so you can cook only what you need. Frozen product should be cooked straight from the freezer. Don’t thaw it first, because thawing makes fresh pasta sticky and prone to clumping.

Why do mafaldine have ruffled edges?

The ruffled edges are part of the shape’s identity and give it more surface area. That extra texture grabs sauce better than a flat ribbon and adds movement to the plate.

Can restaurants buy Mafaldine wholesale?

Yes. Forchetta sells Mafaldine 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.