The Most Stunning Pasta You’ll Ever Eat That's Also Art

You know pasta — that trusty carb always there to soak up sauce and comfort your soul. But what if your pasta wasn’t just the supporting act? What if it was the star of the show, so dazzling you’d want to hang it on your wall instead of eating it? Enter David Rivillo, the pasta mastermind rewriting the rules of Italian dinnerware with a splash of science and a whole lot of color.

Check out the gallery above of Rivillo’s stunning pasta designs and prepare to rethink your noodles.

David isn’t your average pasta maker — he’s got a Ph.D. in chemistry and a chef’s toque to boot. Inspired by the Venezuelan artist Carlos Cruz-Diez, who’s famous for his trippy “kinetic art” (think stripes and dots that almost seem to move), Rivillo infuses his pasta with bold, vibrant patterns that scream gallery-worthy. Using natural dyes and motifs drawn from Venezuelan indigenous culture and nature—think animals and geometric designs—he crafts spaghetti, ravioli, and tortelli that look more like modern art than dinner.

Imagine coral-red spaghetti slithering on your fork like a scarlet king snake, or ravioli dressed in chic black-and-white stripes that Dolce & Gabbana themselves have admired. Or tortelli boasting color-block patterns that Piet Mondrian would tip his paintbrush to. These pastas don’t just pair with sauce—they demand a spotlight.

Want to get your hands on some? Rivillo ships worldwide—yep, you can order these edible artworks via WhatsApp. Prices? According to a 2024 New York Times feature, his pasta gift boxes start around $40 for a tiny 2.1-ounce bundle (plus shipping). A small price to pay for dinner that doubles as a conversation piece.

So next time you’re craving pasta, why not go beyond plain? Bring a little gallery glamour to your plate. Just don’t forget to snap a pic before you dig in.