There are pasta fans, and then are full-blown pasta fanatics. The latter has an iPhone full of photos of perfectly plated spaghetti and the need to wax poetic after every single al dente bite during dinner — and we love them for it.
If you're looking for a thoughtful way to celebrate a carb devotee in your life, look no further than a gift that celebrates their No. 1 love: pasta. To get you started, we rounded up 25 items that will delight any pasta-lover, from delicate farfalle necklaces to perhaps surprisingly chic linguine art prints. And don't worry, no spaghetti-making skills required.
They can pair this Ravioli Ravioli Give Me the Formuoli Crewneck Sweatshirt ($38) with high-waisted leggings, and voila — they're now wearing the perfect Sunday-night dinner outfit.
This cute but subtle Rotini Pasta Necklace ($99) from Etsy is delicate enough to wear every day.
Switch up their meal rotation with Sfoglini's Seasonal Pasta Subscription ($65-$120). Available in three- or six-month packages, the lucky recipient gets two pasta boxes per shipment complete with recipes and pairing recommendations.
They can add this Cacio e Pepe Enamel Pin ($10) to their backpack or leather jacket for an extra pop of personality.
These quirky Farfalloni Pot Grips ($18) are a fun and functional gift for friends who always have a pot of pasta water on the stove.
Carry the Rachel Antonoff Lydia Quilted Bag ($195) in pasta print with you and let the compliments roll in.
This modern, minimalist Rigatoni Poster ($41-$393) makes for a great housewarming gift.
This Dinner in Rome Framed Art Print by aislingclaire ($43-$151) would look great hanging over the kitchen table.
These pearl-accented Swinging Farfalle Earrings ($185) are a dainty celebration of pasta.
I dare you not to chuckle at this Lasagna Del Rey Short-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt ($15-$18)!
This Farfalle Pasta Necklace ($14) is a budget-friendly gift with tons of rave reviews on Etsy.
For your ambitious friends who want to learn the art of pasta-making, American Sfoglino: A Master Class in Handmade Pasta ($32, originally $35) should do the trick. (Plus, it will look great on display in the kitchen.)
Help put the finishing touches on a friend's kitchen with this al Dente Framed Art Print by steph_angeles ($64-$223).
This Assorted Pasta Sampler ($40) from Williams-Sonoma will help a budding pasta fan test a wide range of options.
Tuck these cute Carb Loading Stickers by allyquirk ($3-$10) into a card for a little bonus gift.
The Flour + Water: Pasta ($25) cookbook by San Francisco chef Thomas McNaughton is made for pasta chefs of all skill levels.
We love the playful but modern look of this Pata Art Print by francineathomp ($26-$61).
No spaghetti-lover's kitchen is complete without pasta dishes, and these Food52 Shaker Ceramic Dinnerware Pasta Bowls ($56) in millennial pink are the perfect gifting option.
For budding chefs with a KitchenAid on hand, these Pasta Maker Attachments for KitchenAid Stand Mixers ($84) will be a surefire hit.
Quiz your friends to see how many pasta varieties they can identify on this Makers Collective Pasta Tea Towel ($18, originally $22).
Host a ravioli-making zoom party with the help of this Ravioli Mold With Roller ($27) from Williams-Sonoma.
If you look closely, you can tell the letters on this Pasta Sweatshirt ($35-$39) are made in a spaghetti font. We approve!