Pasta Press Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Pasta Press, Boulder’s culinary oasis for authentic Italian cuisine. Situated conveniently near Pearl Street, this charming eatery specializes in freshly made pasta crafted with passion and precision. Each dish reflects the owner’s dedication to traditional Italian methods, utilizing high-quality ingredients imported directly from Italy.
- Specialties: Indulge in favorites like Gricia and Ragu Alla Bolognese, both celebrated for their rich flavors and homemade taste.
- Atmosphere: The cozy, intimate space fosters a warm connection between guests and the dedicated staff, making every visit feel special.
- Convenience: In addition to dine-in options, Pasta Press offers takeout, delivery, and even the chance to purchase pasta to cook at home.
Friends and families are welcomed warmly, and it’s a fantastic spot for a casual meal or special gathering. Whether you dine in or take out, the love and authenticity in every bite are undeniable. Stop by and experience the magic of Pasta Press!
Entres
Ragu Bolognese
A traditional recipe of meat sauce, simmered since dawn over freshlymade pappardelle eat in or mezze maniche take awaysprinkled with parmesan cheese aged 24 months. Origins EmiliaRomagna, Italy. Authentic Italian.
Amatriciana
Rich tomato sauce spiced by Italian chilis and enriced with decadent pork and sprinkled with Pecornio Romano. Amatriciana is one of the big four of Rome and is a sister dish of Cacio e Pepe, Gricia, and Carbonara. Origins Rome Italy. Authentic, Italian.
Pomodoro
A simple but far from trivial tomato basil sauce over freshly made fettuccine eat in or mezze maniche take away. Naples, Italy. Authentic Italian
Arrabiata
Tomatos blended with garlic and spiced with Italian chilis. The invention of the dish dates back to the 1950s1960s, at a time when hot food became in vogue in Roman cuisine. Served over mezze maniche. Origins. Rome, Italy. Authentic Italian
Cacio E Pepe
Pecorino Romano creamed with roasted pepper and tossed to coat freshly made fettuccine eat in casarecce take awaysprinkled with Pecorino Romano. Origins Rome, Italy. Authentic Italian.
Zucchine E Salsiccia
Savory pork sausage and sauted zucchini folded into freshly made casarecce eat in and take away sprinkled with parmesan cheese aged 24 months. Origins Northern Italy. Authentic Italian.
Pesto
Ground pinenuts, basil, and Pecorino Romano mixed with freshly made casarecce eat in and take away sprinkled with Pecorino Romano. Origins Genova, Italy. Authentic Italian.
Panna, Piselli, E Prosciutto
Traditionally cooked Italian ham, fresh peas, and rich cream with casarecce eat in and take away sprinkled with parmesan cheese aged 24 months. Can be made vegetarian on request. Origins Parma, Italy. Authentic Italian.
Aglio, Oglio, Pepperoncino
Garclic, olive oil, and peppers combined to an astonishingly fullflavored spicy dish tossed with fettuccine inhouse or casarecce take away sprinkled with parmesan cheese aged 24 months. Origins Campania, Italy. Authentic Italian.
Gricia
A decadently rich cut of pork cooked to a crisp coating mezze maniche eat in and take away sprinkled with Pecorino Romano. Origins Rome, Italy. Authentic Italian.
Pasta In Bianco
Fresh pappredelle coated in flavorful olive oil and sprinkled with parmesan cheese aged 24 months. Origins Italy North to South. Authentic Italian.
Lasagna Bolognese
Ragu alla Bolognese combined with cheeses and layers of lasagna sheets. Serves one. Warm at home or give 25 minutes advance notice to allow for heating. Origins Imola, Italy. Authentic Italian
Insalata Mista V
Arugula, Radicchio, shredded carrots, and tomatoes tossed with olive oil and vinegar. Authentic Italian.
Focaccia
Traditional Italian flat unleavened flatbread dating back to the Etruscan civilization. Served along side pasta or eat alone.
Grissini
When you arrive at a restaurant in Italy, Grissini are a premeal must. This dry, crisp bread will become an instant favorite with adults and children alike.
SALADS
DESSERT
Panna Cotta
Panna Cotta cooked cream dessert with delicate sweetness originating from Piedmontseasonally topped with berries it is often cited as a traditional dessert of the northern Italian region of Piedmont. ORIGINS Piedmonte, Italy. Authentic Italian.
Salame Di Cioccolato
Rich chocolate, sugar, and crumbled cookies combined with butter and sliced. Each Italian family has their own version of this dessert, not fussy but unforgettable.
Tiramisu
Layers of barleysoaked cookies layered in mascarpone and coated in chocolate. Tiramisu may have been invented in the Medici Family Court of Sienna or by a clever mistress of an Inn in Treviso, Italy. Regardless, it is a favorite dessert from the North to the South of Italy. Authentic Italian.
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
Carbonated water imported from Italy.
Chinotto
Produced from the juice of the fruit of the myrtleleaved orange tree Chinotto is an authentic Italian drink
Red Sparkling NonAlcoholic Aperitif
Authentic Italian intense stimulating flavor of fruit, spices herbs.
DRINKS
FAMILY STYLE COOK AT HOME
TAGLIOLINI
Made inhouse with flour imported from Italy. No eggs vegan. 4 mm wide. SOLD BY THE POUND. 1 pound feeds 45 people. Cooks in 23 minutes. Can refrigerate 23 days. Pairs well with light sauces.
FETTUCCINE
Made inhouse with flour imported from Italy. No eggs vegan. 6 mm wide. SOLD BY THE POUND. 1 pound feeds 45 people. Cooks in 23 minutes. Can refrigerate 23 days. Pairs well with medium sauces.
TAGLIATELLE
Made inhouse with flour imported from Italy. No eggs vegan. 8 mm wide. SOLD BY THE POUND. 1 pound feeds 45 people. Cooks in 23 minutes. Can refrigerate 23 days. Pairs well with medium sauces.sauces. Think flat fettuccine.
PAPPARDELLE
Made inhouse with flour imported from Italy. No eggs vegan. 12 mm wide. SOLD BY THE POUND. 1 pound feeds 45 people. Cooks in 23 minutes. Can refrigerate 23 days. Pairs well with robust sauces.
Mezze Maniche
Made inhouse with flour imported from Italy. No eggs vegan. SOLD BY THE POUND. 1 pound feeds 45 people. Cooks in 23 minutes. Mezze maniche literally means half sleeves. Good for 23 days. Pairs well with robust sauces.
Casarecce
Made inhouse with flour imported from Italy. No eggs vegan. SOLD BY THE POUND. 1 pound feeds 45 people. Cooks in 23 minutes. Caserecce literally means homemade. Good for 23 days. Pairs well with robust sauces.
Lasagna Sheets
Made inhouse with flour imported from Italy. No eggs vegan. 5 sheets fits a 9x13 pan. Cooks in 23 minutes.
Pesto Sauce 4 Oz
Ground pine nuts, basil, imported cheese, and olive oil blended to perfectly coat pasta. Feeds 45. Pesto has its roots in ancient Rome. ORIGINS Genova, Italy. AUTHENTIC ITALIAN.
Pomodoro
A simple but far from trivial tomato sauce simmered to sweetness. Feeds 45. After the tomato was brought back from South America by the Spanish, tomato sauce evolved within Italy. ORIGINS Naples, Italy. Authentic Italian.
Ragu Alla Bolognese
A traditional recipe of meat sauce simmered since dawn to perfection. This classic sauce is a favorite among children and adults alike. Feeds 45. ORIGINS EmiliaRomagna, Italy. Authentic Italian.
Lasagna Alla Bolognese
Take home and warm one of Italys most iconic dishes lasagna. Feeds 68 people. Fresh noodles and fillings made from scratch. Heat at home. Order by 12 for 5 pm OR after 12 for next day take home.
Cook At Home
Cold entree feeds 1. Good for 12 days in the refrigerator. Choose from Bolognese, Amatriciana, Pesto, Pomodoro.
Pasta Sauce
Your choice of 1 pasta 1 sauce 4 portions. From our family to yours, enjoy a familypriced meal.