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Celebrate World Pasta Day 2025 with LaManna

October 25, 2025

October 25 is World Pasta Day, a global celebration of the dish that unites generations and cultures. 

LaManna invites Melbourne’s pasta lovers to join our saucy festivities designed to help you celebrate food and authentic tradition, and have plenty of fun! Our deep Italian roots and passion for fresh flavours make it the perfect place to celebrate Pasta Day in 2025. Whether you’re craving a family feast, planning a cosy dinner for two, or simply looking for some pasta-bilities and inspiration, you’re invited to join us in honouring pasta in all its shapes and stories. 

Browse our aisles for specialty pastas, sauces and ingredients, or settle into our Essendon Fields café to enjoy a freshly prepared meal. Prefer to celebrate at home? Explore our pasta recipes for inspiration, or pre-order ready-to-bake lasagne and grazing boxes online, then pick up in-store.

Special Recipes for Pasta Day

We’ve made it easy to bring Pasta Day home, with five simple recipes that highlight LaManna ingredients.

Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

  • 25 mins
  • easy

Spaghetti tossed with a bold sauce of garlic, anchovies, tomatoes, olives, and capers, finished with oregano and a hint of chilli for depth. A rustic Italian classic. Serves 2–4.

Prawn & Chilli Linguine

  • 35 mins
  • easy

Linguine tossed with juicy prawns, garlic, chilli, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and a squeeze of lemon. A fresh, vibrant pasta with a little kick. Serves 2–4.

Cacio e Pepe

  • 20 mins
  • easy

Bucatini tossed in a silky sauce of butter, Pecorino, and cracked black pepper. A Roman classic that’s rich, simple, and ready in 20 minutes. Serves 2–4.

Sausage & Greens Orecchiette

  • 30 mins
  • easy

Orecchiette pasta tossed with casalinga sausage, cavolo nero, garlic, cream, and parmesan. Finished with lemon and chilli for a hearty, comforting Italian dish. Serves 2–4.

Gnocchi Sage, Burnt Butter & Pumpkin

  • 20 mins
  • intermediate

Soft gnocchi tossed with roasted pumpkin, nutty burnt butter, and crispy sage leaves. Finished with parmesan and black pepper for a comforting Italian classic. Serves 2–4.

What is World Pasta Day?

Every October 25, pasta fans worldwide come together for World Pasta Day, also known as International Pasta Day, to honour a humble yet versatile food.

The celebration began in 1995, when the World Pasta Congress, a global collective of pasta producers and experts, declared that pasta deserved an annual day of appreciation. Did you know that there are 600+ types of pasta shapes? If you sampled a different variety every single day, it would take nearly two years to taste them all!

What happens on World Pasta Day? Well, bustling restaurants, chefs and food lovers will raise a forkful or two to celebrate this versatile staple. Families in cosy kitchens will create and enjoy pasta dishes to be passed from generation to generation.

Skip the chopping and stirring by pre-ordering ready-to-bake meals from LaManna. Let us bring the flavours of Italy straight to your table. Bellissimo!

LaManna spicy sausage and vodka sauce lasagne sitting on table with vegetables
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LaManna’s Pasta Favourites

LaManna is Melbourne’s ultimate Italian food destination, offering everything you need for a celebration of any size. From traditional and specialty ingredients for your own creations, to freshly prepared grazing platters for sharing with loved ones, to our café in Essendon Fields that serves authentic Italian dishes in Essendon Fields, it’s a culinary playground for pasta lovers and adventurous home cooks.

Our Italian heritage and commitment to premium ingredients mean every bite is made with love and care, nonna-style! While our online shop features seasonal favourites, the real magic happens in-store. Our chefs use fresh local ingredients to create delicious pasta daily, so you’re guaranteed the LaManna flavour and quality.

Come in-store to discover shelves brimming with traditional and specialty pastas, rich sauces, and pantry staples. Recreating a time-honoured family recipe or feeling inspired to craft your own signature pasta dish? LaManna has everything you need to celebrate this wonderful day.

Fun Ways to Enjoy World Pasta Day in Melbourne

Calling pasta fans in Melbourne! Need some fun ideas to celebrate World Pasta Day? From cosy home feasts to cafe celebrations, there’s something for everyone.

Invite friends and family to enjoy an Italian-inspired feast by hosting a pasta dinner party. Create a signature pasta dish to steal the spotlight and pair it with your favourite wine. End the night with a melt-in-your-mouth LaManna dessert from our patisserie. Perfetto!

Show off your pasta creation or party online. Snap your masterpiece and tag #WorldPastaDay or #LaMannaPastaParty on Instagram or TikTok. Your creation might inspire someone else!

Short on time? Share the love on World Pasta Day by gifting neighbours or loved ones with ready-to-cook pasta boxes. A thoughtful gift designed to win hearts and tummies!

Celebrate together with your loved ones at LaManna. Visit our café for lunch or dinner. You bring the laughter and appetites, we’ll provide the freshly made pasta for an unforgettable family gathering.

LaManna spicy sausage and vodka lasagne
lamanna canteen inside lamanna supermarket essendon fields

Why Choose LaManna for Pasta Day?

For over 70 years, LaManna has been Melbourne’s trusted destination for authentic Italian food. International Pasta Day is the perfect time to experience our heritage and quality. You’ll experience the LaManna pride in everything we make for you. Our commitment to premium ingredients means each bite is as wholesome as it is delicious.

Our vibrant Essendon Fields store is a foodie heaven, with over 10,000 square metres filled with quality products. In-store pasta experts are ready to help you discover the perfect shape, sauce, or pairing for your celebration. From classic staples to specialty goods, our wide selection makes it easy to create a memorable feast or thoughtful foodie gift.

Prefer to plan ahead? Simply shop online and pick up in-store so your celebration is stress-free and easy. Everything you need for a memorable Pasta Day event is under one roof at LaManna.

Make World Pasta Day Memorable with LaManna

Since 1952, our family has proudly shared recipes and products that honour tradition and celebrate the art of Italian cooking. The LaManna flavour and quality promise is something we’ve always stood behind.

This World Pasta Day, experience Italy in Melbourne. Explore quality products, access to in-store pasta experts ready to answer your questions, and the convenience of online shopping and in-store pickup at Essendon Fields.

Hosting a family feast, cooking for two, or wanting a thoughtful gift for the foodie in your life? There’s something for every table and pasta lover at LaManna. Explore our full pasta and Italian food range in-store.