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La Pasta Timer
Cucina italiana — perfetto ogni volta
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① Pasta Type
② Doneness
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Cucina italiana — perfetto ogni volta
① Pasta Type
② Doneness
Perfect pasta is all about timing — and salt! Here's everything you need to know to cook like a nonna.
| Pasta | Al Dente | Regular | Best With |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌀 Spaghetti | 8 min | 10 min | Carbonara, Pomodoro |
| 🟡 Penne | 10 min | 12 min | Arrabbiata, Pesto |
| 🍂 Fettuccine | 8 min | 10 min | Alfredo, Bolognese |
| 🌪️ Fusilli | 9 min | 11 min | Pesto, Primavera |
| 🦋 Farfalle | 10 min | 12 min | Cream sauces, Salads |
| 🔮 Rigatoni | 11 min | 13 min | Amatriciana, Ragu |
| 🌸 Linguine | 8 min | 10 min | Vongole, Seafood |
| 🪱 Vermicelli | 6 min | 8 min | Light sauces, Aglio e olio |
Born from a love of great food and a hatred of mushy spaghetti, La Pasta Timer is a free, no-fuss browser utility for cooking pasta to perfection — every single time.
No accounts. No downloads. No nonsense. Just select your pasta, choose your doneness, and let the timer do the rest. When it's done, a little Italian music will let you know it's time to drain.
The alarm plays a short clip of classic Italian folk melody, synthesized right in your browser using the Web Audio API — no external files needed. It's just enough of a tune to remind you that cooking is a celebration!
Everything runs locally in your browser. No data is ever sent to any server. We don't track you, we don't store anything — we just want your pasta to be perfect.
Last updated: January 2026
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Pasta cook times shown are general guidelines based on typical dried pasta. Actual results may vary depending on pasta brand, altitude, water temperature, and personal preference. Always taste-test before draining. We accept no responsibility for overcooked pasta — but we will feel bad about it.
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Buon appetito — and may your pasta always be al dente. 🍝