Mamma Mia! No doubt there’s a pasta lover in each of our lives – but what to get them other than just a pack of spaghetti? We’ve rounded up some extremely useful kitchen tools needed in every Italian-inspired kitchen.
Whether you’re buying these for yourself – to pursue that delicious passion to its fullest or for that friend who loves to cook – but already has everything; we’ve got you covered!
Here are 10 unique gifts for all the pasta lovers out there.
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SINGING PASTA TIMER
Add a bit of Italian charm to your kitchen with this singing pasta timer. Sure you could just set a normal timer, but why not place this singing chef inside your pot and have him sing you a beautiful song when your pasta is perfectly cooked. Pretty cool huh?
RAVIOLI SPOON REST
This over-sized ravioli pocket is the perfect pillow for resting your spoon as you cook. This accessory keeps your counter clean and adds a sprinkle of Italian magic to your cooking area. The perfect gift for anyone who loves to keep their kitchen tidy.
SPAGHETTI MEASURER
Has anyone ever managed to cook just the right amount of spaghetti? Nope. This spaghetti measurer shows the right amount for up to four people. Making a solo spaghetti dinner has never been easier.
CLIP-ON STRAINER
A traditional colander takes up a ton of space and is hard to clean. We’ve found a space-saving solution; this clip-on strainer is made from flexible heat-resistant silicone that clips onto the sides of pans, pots, and bowls of nearly all sizes. It also work for fruits, vegetables or anything else that needs straining!
VEGGIE SPAGHETTI MAKER
What do you do if you love spaghetti but not the carbs? Veggie spaghetti! This cool gadget turns vegetables such as carrots, squash or zucchinis into spaghetti. Sold yet? Yep. Me, too.
OLIVE OIL HERB INFUSER
You know when you go to an Italian restaurant, and they give you that basket of warm fresh bread with the fancy olive oil for dipping? To make your own herb oil, you can fill the infuser with olive oil and add your favorite herbs such as chili, garlic, fresh rosemary or thyme. There you go, you’ve created your very own fancy Italian restaurant at home.
SPAGHETTI FORK
Is eating spaghetti quite challenging for you? Well, you’re not alone. Ditch the old spoon and fork method for this one simple product. Equipped with nubs on the outer tines, this fork makes twirling your pasta easy. Just twirl and eat!
BOIL OVER GUARD
Are you tired of cleaning up your pots and stovetops from boiled over pasta? Just place this silicone boil over guard on top of your pan or pot, put stove on high, and walk away to do something else. No more messy boil-overs!
THE PASTASAURUS
Since the dawn of time, mankind has labored over the challenge of slippery spaghetti. Then the mighty Pastasaurus appeared on earth, uniquely adapted to this very task. This pasta server features a dinosaur-shaped head with pasta-snagging teeth. Drain liquid away from your pasta with holes representing the eyes and nostrils.
PASTA SHAPED POT HOLDERS
Brighten up your kitchen and serve smiles all around with these funny pot grippers. These heat resistant oven mitt aren’t just cute. Thick silicone ensures your safety handling hot pots. The perfect gift for the cook that has everything (except for these cuties!)
Do you have other ideas? What unique gifts have you given the pasta lovers in your life? Let us know in the comments below!
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