Whether it's spaghetti, farfalle, linguine or maccheroni, Italian pasta dishes taste so much better from a pasta plate, don't they? The large plates with a wide rim not only make for an attractive appearance on the table, but are also perfect for eating pasta with sauce in style. Experience a large selection of pasta plates in great designs made of porcelain and other materials here at LUSINI.

What is a pasta plate?

Pasta plates or spaghetti plates are deep plates with a wide rim that are specially designed for eating Italian pasta dishes. The deep rim makes eating pasta with sauce even more enjoyable.

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Deep pasta plates made of porcelain and other materials - an overview

The typical Italian pasta plate is deep and made of porcelain. This high-quality material has the advantage that it is durable, has a smooth surface and has a beautiful appearance. Bone china is even more refined. It should not be missing on a festive and exclusive table setting.

No less elegant, but less expensive, are the tempered glass pasta plates. This special glass is heat-resistant, dishwasher safe and has a robust surface. If you don't want to miss out on typical Italian tableware at events or on the go, we recommend a plastic pasta plate. This tableware is unbreakable and easy to clean.

How big is a pasta plate?

Pasta plates have a very large diameter due to their wide and flat rim. The small decorative pasta plates start at around 20 centimeters, while large plates have a diameter of over 27 centimeters. Although the plates often differ in diameter, the indentation in the middle is usually the same size as a soup bowl.

Pasta plates are versatile - practical tips

In addition to spaghetti, many Italian pasta dishes with sauce can also be enjoyed with a spoon. Flat plates are therefore less suitable for pasta. The pasta plate, on the other hand, is ideal for eating pasta with sauce or pesto with a spoon.

However, these plates are not only suitable for pasta dishes, salads can also be presented and eaten perfectly in pasta bowls. You can also serve sauce-rich dishes in the deep and very wide plates. This includes classic dumplings with sauce as well as Züricher Geschnetzeltes. Of course, soups can also be served in pasta plates. The wide rim can be wonderfully decorated with herbs or seeds.

Differences between soup plates, deep plates and pasta plates explained simply

Deep plates have a higher rim and, like the pizza plate, do not have a rim. Unlike soup plates, they can also hold sauces, but they are not suitable for a lot of liquid. Pasta plates, on the other hand, are comparable to soup plates in terms of the level. However, pasta plates have a much wider rim. Some soup plates do not have a rim at all. In this case, they resemble soup bowls, which are often used in Asian cuisine.

Buying pasta plates - you should pay attention to these points

When buying pasta plates, you should consider the following:

Material: Bone china plates are ideal for elegant moments. Porcelain or earthenware pasta plates, on the other hand, are less expensive.
Shape: The classic pasta plate is round. However, if you are looking for extravagance when serving, square pasta plates can also provide fresh accents on the table.
Color: Classic pasta plates are white. However, there are now also modern pasta plates in black which, thanks to their special glaze, are part of a chic and elegant table setting and can be combined with trendy cutlery.
Handling: If you want to heat up pasta dishes quickly and easily, you should make sure that your plates are microwaveable when you buy them.

At LUSINI, you can buy a large selection of pasta plates of the highest quality - whether round, square, in black or classic white, made of bone china, stoneware or porcelain. The choice is yours.