Our Story
For over 40 years, Zafarelli has brought the taste of Italy to our tables. Crafted from high-quality durum wheat semolina, Zafarelli pasta is a delicious, reliable pantry staple you can count on.
Our range features over 15 traditional Italian pasta shapes. From long favourites like Spaghetti, Fettuccine and Bucatini to versatile shorts like Fusilli, Pennette Rigate and Elicoidali, we have a shape for every recipe and a recipe for every shape.
Whether you’re whipping up a hearty spaghetti bolognese, a creamy fettuccine carbonara or a spicy pennette rigate alla vodka, Zafarelli is made for quick and easy weeknight dinners that everyone will enjoy – even the kids!
Looking for inspiration? Our recipe page is packed with delicious ideas to help you get started.
Look out for our iconic bright blue pack in the pasta aisle at Woolworths, Coles and independent supermarkets across Australia and New Zealand.
After all, it’s the only Italian you need to know.
Hints & Tips
Got questions about cooking pasta the Zafarelli way? We’ve collated some simple, helpful answers to the most common questions so you can cook with confidence and enjoy delicious pasta meals – every time.
‘Al dente’ is a term commonly used to describe when the pasta has been cooked properly. ‘Al dente’ means “to the tooth” in Italian, which refers to pasta being soft on the outside but still slightly firm on the inside. The best way to see if the pasta is cooked ‘al dente’ is to try it.
Pasta should never be rinsed after cooking, unless it is being used in a pasta salad to prevent the pasta from overcooking. Rinsing pasta washes away the natural starches that help sauces cling better, enhancing flavour and texture in every bite.
Yes, to salt – but skip the oil.
Adding salt to boiling water enhances the pasta’s natural flavour. For best results, wait until the water reaches a rolling boil before adding the salt, then let it dissolve fully before adding the pasta.
To enhance your pasta experience, avoid adding oil to the cooking water. While it may help prevent sticking, it also makes the pasta slippery, which will stop your delicious sauce from coating your perfectly cooked pasta.
Durum wheat is ideal for pasta because of its hard, yellow kernel, which creates a firm texture and ensures even, consistent cooking. It delivers the perfect al dente bite and resists overcooking or falling apart.
High-quality durum wheat also gives pasta its rich golden colour – just like Zafarelli.
Zafarelli pasta is crafted by blending quality durum wheat semolina with water to create the perfect dough. This dough is carefully extruded through pasta dies and precisely cut to create the optimal pasta shape for authentic Italian cuisine.