Inside: Yummiest pasta tattoo ideas that will make your stomach rumble.
Calling all carb lovers! I have a treat for you today, and it comes in the form of pasta tattoos! You read that right, pasta tattoos are a thing, and they are breathtaking.
I would have never thought they existed until I saw someone who rocked one. My world shifted, and I knew right then that I needed one.
So I went home, and I started researching all of the different styles and kinds that I could get. I found so many beautiful ideas that I had to do something with them, so I thought I would share them with you.
I now have a good handful to choose from, so I know this list is legit. Below you will find over 100 of the coolest pasta tattoo ideas for you to look through! But first, let’s get into the important stuff.
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How Much Will A Pasta Tattoo Cost?
Since cash is king, I thought I would handle this question first. Although, my answer is more like advice because I can not give you a specific number. This is because tattoo prices are based on things like which tattoo you choose, how big and detailed it is, and what your artist’s rates are.
Most tattoo artists will charge by the hour, so you can bet that bigger tattoos are going to cost more, and smaller ones will be nicer for your pocket.
But the best way to get your price is to plan your tattoo with a budget. You probably have a number in mind that you are not willing to go over, so let your tattoo artist know. They can help you design a tattoo that is perfect AND in your price range.
Will It Hurt?
I love this question because I know for a fact if you are asking it you have never gotten a tattoo before. This means your first tattoo will be a pasta tattoo, and that is so dang cool! I love it.
The bad news, though, is that your tattoo is going to hurt. Not because pasta tattoos hurt more than other ones or anything, but because pain is the nature of tattoos. The process of getting inked requires a needle gun to stab you about a thousand times a second quicker. I am not telling you this to scare you off because it really isn’t that bad. But it’s the truth.
The good news is you have a few things you can do to minimize your pain. Things like choosing a less hurtful spot(somewhere that isn’t boney), and using numbing cream(You just put this stuff on at your appointment, and it numbs you right up).
Pasta Tattoo Ideas
First things first, you need to understand the scope of your options. So below, you will find a large mixture of the many different styles you can go with for your tattoo. Each one is beautiful in its own way, so it is all about your own personal preference. See what you like, and leave the rest!
2. Food Sleeve Idea
10. Twisted Pasta Idea
11. Ravioli In Color
15. Pasta Recipe Idea
Pasta Noodle Tattoo Ideas
I wanted to separate this list into different styles of pasta; that way you can pick your favorite kind and look from there. This list is full of the many different kinds of noodles that you can choose from. Many of them are tattooed together so you don’t have to choose just one.
16. 3 Different Kinds of Pasta
17. Bow Tie Pasta with Shadows
18. Grandma Noodle Idea
20. Realistic Heart Idea Made of Pasta
21. Fork Full of Pasta
23. Pesto Pasta Ideas
24. Spaghetti on Delicate Fork
25. Tomato Pasta Idea
26. Mom’s Spaghetti
27. Lasagna Pasta Idea
29. Making Pasta Idea
30. Pasta Full of Heart
Bowl of Pasta Tattoos
Next up, if you were looking for bowl of pasta tattoos, I think you have found your list. A bowl of pasta reminds me of my childhood, I find it extremely comforting. Can you guess which tattoo I am getting?
31. Cow Pasta Idea
32. Macaroni and Cheese
33. Spaghetti Pasta Bowl
35. Mushroom Pasta
36. Cat Eating Bowl
37. Bowl in B&W
38. Lady and the Tramp
39. Bowl of Carb Lover’s Dream
41. Pasta Only Idea
42. Traditional Styled Pasta Colored
43. Cartoon Food Idea
44. Black Bowl Pasta
45. Caldron Of Pasta
Spaghetti Tattoo Ideas
Spaghetti is such a classic type of pasta. I think this is the first pasta that we all remember having, and for that reason, it’s a very popular was to get a pasta tattoo. They are so cute too, you really can’t go wrong with one of these.
48. Squid Ink Spaghetti
49. Perfect Meatballs
50. Bowl of Spaghetti On Knee
51. Perfect Abstract Spaghetti
53. Forkful of Clean Spaghetti
55. Upsetti Spaghetti
56. Simple Dinner
57. Tradition Tattoo: Spaghetti
58. Single Noodle Strand
59. Fork Rib Tattoo
60. Thin Lined Table
Macaroni Tattoo Ideas
Here I have one of my personal favorite forms of pasta: macaroni! Macaroni is a pasta that I very much associate with the best days of my childhood. You need to see these.
62. Macaroni Elbow with Cheese
63. Traditional Mac and Cheese Idea
64. Cheese and Noodle
65. Heart full of Mac
67. Bright Pink New School Idea
70. Mini Mac Noodle Idea
73. Funny Foot Tattoo
74. Yummy Mac and Cheese
75. Mini Elbow Idea
Meatball Tattoo Designs
If you love meatballs, then this is the list for you. Spaghetti and meatballs is one of my favorite meals to this day. It wasn’t often that we would get actual meatballs, but when we did, it was so exciting. I hope you love these!
77. Meaty Meat Ball
79. Spaghetti and Meatball on Fork
82. Bowl of Meatballs
83. Meatballs and Sauce on Arm
84. Spaghetti with Fork
85. Spaghetti Plate Full
87. Hilarious Meatball with Scarf
89. Matching Meatball
90. Meatballs of death
Carb Lover Tattoos
Lastly, I wanted to share with you my favorite pasta tattoo ideas that any carb lover would go crazy for. These speak for themselves.
92. Spaghetti Twisted On Fork
95. 3 Realistic Pastas
96. Carbonara Idea
97. Flower Bowl with Spaghetti
98. Shelled Pasta Idea
99. Armful of Pasta Idea
100. New Age Pasta Ink
101. Spaghetti Abstract Art
102. Solid Colored Penne
103. Loose Spaghetti Idea
104. Spaghetti Being Eaten By Skeleton
105. Pasta Roller Idea
106. Newspaper Styled Plate
107. Cartoon Spaghetti with Napkin
108. Hand Holding Spaghetti
109. Body By Pasta
110. New School Spaghetti
111. Meatball Bite Idea
112. Curly Pasta Idea
113. Penne for Your Thoughts Tattoo Idea
I am such a sucker for pasta, and these pasta tattoo ideas are going to tell that to the world. I cannot wait! I hope you are also looking forward to your newest addition. Whether it’s your first or your fortieth, I think every tattoo is something to be excited about.
I love the idea of food tattoos because they symbolize so much more than just the food itself. Food brings people together, it’s something that every human on this planet has in common, and I think that it’s very beautiful. If you love food tattoos, then you are in luck because I have so many more to share!
I'm Victoria Hudgins, a seasoned professional in the field of home decor, which seamlessly complements my artistic passion for tattoos. With nearly a decade of experience as a tattoo stylist, having designed at some of the world's top tattoo studios, my dual expertise helps to fuel my creative inspiration.