Maria's Pasta in Carlton North, Victoria, Australia | Specialist food shop

Maria's Pasta

Locality: Carlton North, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9380 5800

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25.01.2022 Mount Zero Olives are a local family owned operation that pride themselves on high quality produce. We have a selection of some of our favorites available both in store and online (link in bio)! . . @willafonphoto

24.01.2022 With it truly starting to feel like winter and Melbourne being back in iso, warm up with Marias Gnocchi with Roasted Pumpkin and Goats Cheese! Super easy and ready in no time - the family will love it! . . Ingredients: 1kg of Maria's Pasta gnocchi (we have potato, spinach, pumpkin and mixed varieties!) ... 800g butternut pumpkin, peeled and cut into 2cm pieces Pendleton Olive Estate classic or robust extra virgin olive oil 12 cup walnut halves (alternatively you can use pine nuts) 100g Organic Times salted butter 1 bunch sage, leaves picked Approx. 100g Meredith Dairy marinated goats cheese Salt and pepper, to taste . . Method: 1. Preheat your oven to 200C. Place the prepared pumpkin on an oven tray and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven, turning occasionally, for 20 minutes or until golden. Add the walnuts (or pine nuts) to the tray and roast for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until toasted. 2. Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the butter starts to brown. Add the sage leaves and cook for 1-2 minutes, until crisp. Remove from heat. 3. Get a pot of water on the boil for your pasta, salted to taste. Cook @mariaspasta gnocchi for 6-8 minutes, or until gnocchi rise to the surface. We recommend to taste your pasta before draining it to ensure a perfect cook! When ready, drain the pasta. 4. Toss the cooked gnocchi in the burnt butter and sage sauce. Add the roasted pumpkin and walnuts. Top your gnocchi with goats cheese and serve. Enjoy! . .Serves 4. . Recipe adapted by Taste.com.au . @halfbakedharvest See more

24.01.2022 We have fresh gnocchi today...a quick meal to enjoy with this beautiful weather! Come and visit us in store to grab yours now! Available until sold out . @willafonphoto

24.01.2022 Looking for a quick and easy dinner idea during the week? This Spaghetti Carbonara will be ready in no time, using ingredients you can find at Marias! . . Ingredients: 3 Kossie's free-range eggs... 40g Floridia Cheese Parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve 2 sheets of Maria's Pasta fresh spaghetti (approx. 300g) Pendleton Olive Estate classic extra virgin olive oil 100g pancetta, sliced Pepper, to taste . . Method: 1. Put the egg yolks into a bowl, finely grate in the Parmesan, season with pepper, then mix well with a fork and put aside. 2. Place a pan over medium-high heat with a little oil. Add the pancetta to the pan and leave it to flavour the fat for 1 minute. Stir in the pancetta, then cook for 4 minutes, or until it starts to crisp up. 3. Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling salted water until al dente, reserving some of the cooking water. Marias fresh spaghetti only takes 1-2 minutes in boiling water! 4. Drain and add the spaghetti. Toss well over the heat so it really soaks the lovely flavour, then remove the pan from the heat. 5. Add a splash of the reserved cooking water and toss well, season with pepper, then pour in the egg mixture the pan will help to cook the egg gently, rather than scrambling it. Toss well, adding more cooking water until its lovely and glossy. 6. Serve with a grating of Parmesan and an extra twist of pepper. Enjoy! . . Serves 2. . . Recipe adapted by Jamie Oliver See more

24.01.2022 Spiral Organics are a Melbourne based company that are dedicated to producing high quality organic products. We are lucky enough to have a wide selection of Spiral products both in store and online available now! Order online at www.marias.com.au!

24.01.2022 RECIPE IDEA Stuck on what to cook during iso 2.0? Dont worry, weve come up with the perfect comfort meal using our Napoli sauce - Penne Alla Norma! Ready in less than 30 mins... . . Ingredients:... 2 eggplants, chopped into 2cm chunks 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes 2 tubs Maria's Pasta Napoli sauce 12 bunch of fresh basil, plus extra to serve 500g La Fabbrica della Pasta di Gragnano penne (lElicopenna) Floridia Cheese pecorino wedge Extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste . . Method: 1. Grab your prepared eggplant and use paper towel to draw out the moisture. Set aside for 5- 10 minutes. 2. Drizzle a splash of olive oil into a large frying pan over a medium heat. Once hot, add the eggplant, oregano and chilli flakes, and fry for 5 to 8 minutes, or until softened and golden, stirring occasionally. Season to taste. 3. Stir in @mariaspasta Napoli sauce and add fresh basil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 5-10 minutes. 4. Get a pot of water on the boil for your pasta. Cook the @lafabbricadellapastadigragnano penne for about 10 minutes, or until al dente. We recommend to taste your pasta before draining it to ensure a perfect cook! When ready, drain your penne, reserving a cupful of the cooking water. 5. Add a good splash of the reserved water to the sauce. Next, toss in the penne, adding an extra splash of the reserved cooking water to loosen, if needed. 6. Serve with grated pecorino and top with remaining fresh basil. Enjoy! . Serves 4 . Recipe adapted by Jamie Oliver . @willafonphoto See more

22.01.2022 We pride ourselves on our wide range of delicious cut pasta, from plain to squid ink there's something for everyone.

21.01.2022 Forget frozen. Forget Uber Eats. Now you can go from craving pizza to absolutecontentment in around 4 minutes! @tremila3000 pizzas are fresh, handmade, woodfired and vacuum-sealed for your convenience. Keep one in the fridge on standby for when that hunger hits! . New in-store and online now (link in bio)!

21.01.2022 Check us out at Signorelli's North Balwyn...now stocking a variety of pasta!

21.01.2022 Let us introduce you to the beautiful designer behind our finished masterpiece - Ella Davies, from @roselladesigns Ella encapsulated our vision for the new store, replicating the feeling of our family home - warm and filled with joy - while showcasing the amazing original floor. We cannot thank this lovely lady enough for bringing our vision to life

21.01.2022 We constantly get asked "what is durum?" and "how is it different from plain flour?". Both types of flour have been used across Italy and around the world for centuries, however durum is a sturdier wheat which makes it ideal for making pasta! Durum (on the left) tends to be less starchy and higher in protein than plain 00 flour because of the way it is milled. Because of this, it is perfect when used to make pasta dishes as your are able to double cook durum pasta with less c...hance of breakage or worrying about it going gluggy! www.marias.com.au

19.01.2022 Introducing someone to fresh pasta for the first time is one of the joys of doing what we do. Not everyone grew up helping Nonna roll out the dough, andfor our customers who were only familiar with cooking dried pasta products, there were lots of questions! . How long do I cook it for? How do I make lasagna using fresh sheets? How do I prepare cannelloni? . To answer these questions, and to help you get the best results from our products, check out our quick guide to cooking... pasta on our website . https://marias.com.au/pages/cooking-our-pasta. . Don't forget, our friendly staff are happy to help you with any of your questions too. See more

19.01.2022 What better way to show mum you care this Sunday with our delicious fresh pasta We’ve got your Mother’s Day lunch covered with endless options including potato gnocchi, beef tortellini, cannelloni and lasagna and our mates at @lifeluvfood have vegan ‘meat’ balls to cater for the whole family

19.01.2022 We’ve got one more surprise instore to finish off the year...another recipe collaboration with @mangiabella! Our second recipe features our Roast Pumpkin & Almond Ravioli paired with a Sage Brown Butter Sauce - the perfect meal as we come to the end of a crazy year. Be sure to save the post for later and tag us in your recreations! . . Ingredients:... 500gms @mariaspasta Roast Pumpkin & Almond Ravioli 80gms @organictimes salted butter 12-15 fresh sage leaves 1 lemon @floridiacheese freshly grated parmesan Extra virgin olive oil (we love @pendleton_olive_estate) Salt and pepper, to taste . . Method: 1. Bring a big pot of water to the boil for your pasta. Cook the @mariaspasta Ravioli for about 15 minutes, or until al dente. We recommend tasting your pasta before draining it to ensure a perfect cook! When ready, drain your ravioli and reserve a cupful of the cooking water. 2. In the meantime, drizzle a splash of olive oil into a large frying pan over a medium heat. Once hot, add the butter and once it starts foaming add the sage leaves and fry for a few minutes. Be careful not to burn the butter or sage leaves. Once sage leaves are crisp, reduce the heat to low. 3. Next, gently toss the ravioli into the frying pan, adding a small amount of the reserved cooking water to loosen the sauce and ensure the ravioli are well coated. 4. Squeeze a generous amount of lemon juice into the sauce and serve with @floridiacheese parmesan. Enjoy! . Serves 2 See more

18.01.2022 In support of our community, we are offering free delivery to suburbs that are in lockdown. If you live in one of the postcodes that are currently subject to the Victorian government's Stage 3 restrictions, your delivery fee will automatically be waived upon checkout. Head to our website now (link in bio) to order online & get contact-free delivery of fresh pasta & sauces, lasagne, ready meals & speciality groceries to your door.

18.01.2022 It's Frontline Friday! Nominate an awesome essential worker in Melbourne and Lifeluv Foods & Maria's Pasta will deliver them a meal pack! It could be the nurse that cared for your loved one, the grocery worker that is always smiling or the delivery driver that brings you joy. To nominate, simply tell us why you think they're awesome in the comments. We'll choose someone to receive a special delivery every week until the end of October.

17.01.2022 Wishing all the mums a very special day today

17.01.2022 Have you tried our exclusive @lifeluvfood range yet? Last chance to get free delivery for any online delivery that includes a Lifeluv product! Use code LIFELUV at checkout...offer ends Monday! . Usual T&Cs apply. Ends 31 August 2020. www.marias.com.au

17.01.2022 Restaurant quality pizzas in under 10 minutes?! Now made possible with our range of @tremila3000. Marghertia, Capricciosa or Garlic & Cheese...there's something for everyone! . Available instore and online

16.01.2022 Yikes! Our website is down Sorry for the inconvenience folks. We are working on it...

15.01.2022 A reminder that we are offering a click and collect service through our website www.marias.com.au. We are encouraging those who live within the 5km radius from us to utilise this service to help reduce the amount of customers in store and support us in keeping both our customers and staff safe. We do also offer delivery for those unable to visit us in store to ensure that no one will go without our delicious pasta! Thanks for your understanding and support during this time, from the Maria's Retail Team @ Maria's Pasta

15.01.2022 EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT We have been super busy and after a short break from socials, we are happy to finally announce...WE ARE GOING BACK TO OUR ROOTS! . Maria’s Pasta is moving across the road to 706 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy North. This is the same building where we started the business in 1985! We will be serving all of your favourite Maria’s products at our beautiful new premises from the end of March.... . We are so excited to be returning to our roots and can’t wait to welcome you to the new shop with lots of delicious pasta and much more! See more

15.01.2022 We recently received a 5 review online that described a delivery from Maria's Pasta as feeling like "a great big hug!". We were chuffed with that comment and it inspired us to create our care package. It contains a compilation of gourmet pasta & sauces, as well as goodies from some of our favourite purveyors of treats; @miss_dipity @madhousebakehouse ... @monsieurtruffe Delicious & indulgent food to nourish the soul - it's the perfect gift for friends, family & colleagues - or just to treat yourself is one of 3 great new gift packs in our range. Head over to the homepage of our website to check them out

13.01.2022 Can't come to us? We'll come to you! Delivering Melbourne's best fresh pasta, gourmet groceries and pantry staples directly to your door. Stay safe Melbourne ... https://marias.com.au/

12.01.2022 Introducing our NEW bolognese sauce recipe! . It starts with a classic Italian soffritto... onion, carrot and celery gently sautéed in quality Australian extra virgin olive oil. Next we add lean, ground Aussie beef and cook it until it's golden. Then comes premium Italian chopped tomatoes and a little tomato paste. Finally, we season it with lots of yummy Italian flavours, including rosemary from our garden. Then we let all those flavours combine as we cook it to perfection. The result is a delicious and beautifully textured sauce. And like all Maria's sauces, it contains all natural ingredients, with no added sugar. . Available online and in-store now. Plate licking guaranteed!

12.01.2022 Need your weekend pasta fix? We are open until 12:30pm today! Come and visit us...we have fresh cut pasta, beef tortellini, ricotta and spinach jumbos, and much more! . . Note: gloves were not used for the purpose of this shoot. At Marias, we take precautions to ensure hygiene practices are met at all times .... . @willafonphoto See more

12.01.2022 Meet The Cow - a grand old piece of Aussie ingenuity. . . She started out as Maria's first semi-automated packaging machine - but she was really just a set of fancy scales. We used to sit in front of her on a milking stool with a bag under the chute and she'd weigh the pasta and dump it out! It was back-breaking work (much like milking a cow!), but an advancement for us at the time. Prior to that, we'd scoop our pasta and weigh it in front of the customer in our shop. .... . Fast forward to the 2000's... as demand increased we had to ramp-up our production. So an engineering firm based in Red Hill, Victoria, gave The Cow her first makeover. She was extended to include a conveyor, made fully automated and engineered to incorporate the rolls of packaging film we use for our 500g bags of filled pasta. Holden car afficionados would appreciate that she even contains an accelerator pedal sensor from Holden! . . These days, when the Cow is being a "Daisy", she will package 20 bags a minute - when she is just being a cow, she only manages 10! And although our Daisy is a far cry from modern packaging machines that will fill 600 bags a minute, we are still fond of the old girl. She's part of our history here at Maria's Pasta and a great example of small business engineering ingenuity. See more

11.01.2022 Maria's fresh pesto is made with basil, pine nuts, Australian extra virign olive oil, parmesan, garlic, salt and a hit of lemon juice. Perfect with our pasta or a great addition to any anitpasto platter! . Stuck on recipe ideas using pesto? Check out our latest recipe in collaboration with @mangiabella (2 posts down!)

11.01.2022 What beautiful weather weve had this weekend! Im sure the dose of sunshine was just what we all needed. If you've enjoyed an outing to any of the parks around Melbourne, you may have noticed lots of people out foraging for mushrooms. While many of us aren't experienced enough to forage for our own, we can still enjoy a feast of fresh mushrooms from our local store. And there is no better way to savour them than in this Autumn Mushroom Tagliatelle pasta dish.

11.01.2022 OMG! Tomorrow is your last chance to grab your pasta fix before we have a short break over the Christmas and New Year period! . We would like to thank all of our amazing customers for their ongoing support throughout this year. We are so happy we were able to supply you with pasta to get through lockdowns, celebrations or even just the average week. See you on the 4th of January! . PS: we may have one more surprise planned for the year...

11.01.2022 WE ARE OPEN It’s been one week since we opened our brand new store! We have loved seeing familiar (and new!) faces come through our door. Come and grab all your goodies including fresh cut pasta and jumbo agnolotti whilst we make you a coffee. Yep - we now offer coffee! . Come and visit us at 706 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy North. We can’t wait to see you there - The Team at Maria’s xo

11.01.2022 Its never to cold for ice cream! Have you tried this frozen delight from Serendipity? With over 20 flavours to choose from, you will be sure to find a favourite! @miss_dipity . Comment your favourite flavour below! . .... @willafonphoto See more

10.01.2022 With restrictions beginning to ease, we are finally able to share a meal with our loved ones (not just over zoom). We're having pasta this weekend to celebrate...what are you having? @pinterest www.marias.com.au

10.01.2022 We have fresh squid ink pasta back in stock - visit us in store to grab yours now before it's all gone! Perfect in a seafood marinara! . @willafonphoto

09.01.2022 Your safety and the safety of our staff is our number one priority. In the midst of these hard times we ask that everyone do the right thing and follow our safety measures above. Remember if you can't come visit us in store we offer contactless delivery across Melbourne through our website. . www.marias.com.au (link in bio) . Love, the Maria's Retail Team.

08.01.2022 Take mid week meals to the next level with Pauls Linguine and Prawns YUM! . . Ingredients: 2-3 TBS Olive Oil... 50-100g Leek chopped medium to fine 300g-400g Raw Prawns (wash and drain well alternatively you can work on 4-5 Prawns/person) ~500g of fresh cut pasta (we recommend our durum linguine) 1 tin tomatoes 1.5 teasp ground coriander 1 Clove garlic chopped fine (you can use crushed garlic) 1 Teasp salt (salt flakes are excellent) ~6 leaves fresh basil chopped 75-100ml Vermouth (e.g. Cinzano Bianco) Chilli to your liking (you can use dry, or alternatively use 1 or 2 fresh chillies finely chopped if you like) Cracked pepper, to taste A good handful of fresh chopped parsley . . Method: 1. Put a pot of water on the boil for your pasta, salted to taste. 2. Get a fry pan nice and hot. Add olive oil, salt, garlic, chilli and ground coriander to the pan. Get the prawns cook for around 2 or 3 minutes and get a nice colour going. Turn the prawns (if you want at this stage, use tongs). 3. Next, add the leek and cracked pepper. Once youve got the colour in the prawns, add the vermouth and give a stir. Then add the basil. Let this cook for approx 30 seconds and when the liquid has reduced a little you can add the tinned tomatoes and stir in. 4. Now its time to start cooking the pasta put your pasta in the boiling water. Maria's Pasta fresh durum will only take 3-4 minutes to cook. 5. Once the sauce is bubbling reduce the heat to half. Taste sauce for salt / pepper / chilli and adjust as desired. Reduce heat to minimum and add chopped parsley. You can also add another drizzle of olive oil at this stage if you like. 6. Check your pasta - if its not ready it will be close. When ready, drain the pasta. At this stage you can either mix the pasta and the prawns in the pan, or bring both to table separately and serve. Enjoy! . . delicious. magazine See more

08.01.2022 One of our most loved products from @thesmokedegg, so many fun things to be made with these delicious eggs Available now in store and online at www.marias.com.au!

08.01.2022 All of our Jumbo Agnolotti are made by hand to ensure perfection with every piece. Coming in a range of fillings, there's something for everyone! . Available for purchase in store and online (link to website in bio)

06.01.2022 What's better than freshly baked cookies?! The perfect treat on a winter's day...visit us in store to grab yours before they're all gone! Open until 12:30pm today

06.01.2022 We are still open! . Maria's will trade as normal throughout stage 4 restrictions. We ask all visitors to our shop to wear a mask, keep your distance and use the hand sanitiser provided. If you live outside the permitted 5km radius for shopping, you can still order online and get all your favourites delivered to your door! . For more information, head to our website or send us a message! Stay safe Melbourne @ Maria's Pasta

06.01.2022 FREE DELIVERY for every online order that includes a LifeLuv product throughout August! @lifeluvfood makes healthy meals, wholesome snacks and tasty treats . Made in small batches and exclusive to Maria's, this is real food, made with love and ready to eat. . . How amazing does their new Asian Chicken look?!... . . Enter code LIFELUV at checkout. Usual T&C's apply. See more

05.01.2022 We are excited to announce our partnership with the Beverley Hills Junior Football Club (BHJFC) Based in Doncaster East, BHJFC fields almost 500 players from Auskick & Tackers through to Colts in the YJFL competition. BHJFC plays a vital role in their local community and we believe community has never been more important than it is now. Our sponsorship will help fuel BHJFC families and their fundraising efforts by donating a percentage of online sales back to the club. What a great reason to eat more pasta! Shop now at marias.com.au!

05.01.2022 What's better than some fresh cut pasta to start your week off right?! Fresh pasta is quick, easy and most importantly delicious! Pop in store or visit us online... link in bio . @willafonphoto

04.01.2022 Have you tried our buffalo mozzarella from That's Amore Cheese ? This award cheese is made fresh and has a beautiful soft centre. We love using it on top of our fresh pasta or pizza bases, in a caprese salad or even on an antipasto platter! . Available in store and online!

03.01.2022 Our Jumbo Agnolotti are one of our favorites for a reason, coming in a range of fillings they really are perfect for any meal! . . @willafonphoto

03.01.2022 Have you tried our spelt pasta? It's made from organic spelt flour and contains twice as much dietary fibre compared to plain pasta. Your tummy and your taste buds will love it! . . More information on different flour types available on our blog https://marias.com.au/blogs/news/flour-power .... @willafonphoto See more

02.01.2022 Have you seen our new look? Head to our website to find inspiration from our latest recipe using our cult favorite Napoli sauce https://marias.com.au//re/stuffed-zucchini-in-napoli-sauce

02.01.2022 Do you know that we stock a range of cheese from Victoria's finest producers? . When our beloved local cheese-shop closed down last year, it left a hole in the heart of Nicholson St Village. So we added a range to our deli that includes award-winning cheeses from @meredithdairy, @maffra_cheese, @holy.goat.cheese, @milawacheese & Gippsland Cheese. So whether you prefer your cheesedelicate or sharp, tangy or earthy or perhaps smelling like the feet of angels - we've got something you'll love! . @willafonphoto

02.01.2022 1 WEEK UNTIL CHRISTMAS We are so excited for the festive season and can’t wait to celebrate with friends and family over delicious food! . Just a friendly reminder to get your Christmas orders in to avoid missing out. We are open until 5pm on Christmas Eve to provide you with the freshest pasta for Christmas Day. Give us a call on 9380 5800 to order now!

01.01.2022 Maria's Christmas Trading Hours . We will be taking a short break over Christmas and into the new year so make sure to stock up on all your favorite pasta treats so you don't miss out! . @willafonphoto

01.01.2022 ITS FRONTLINE FRIDAY Nominate an amazing essential working in Melbourne and they will go in the running to receive a meal pack from Lifeluv Foods & Marias Pasta! . It could be the nurse that cared for your loved one, the grocery worker that is always smiling or the delivery driver that brings you joy... .... To nominate, simply tell us why you think theyre awesome in the comments. Well choose someone to receive a special delivery at the start of every week until the end of October . @willafonphoto See more

01.01.2022 We have a delicious selection of Pendleton Olive Estate specialty oils, perfect to add some extra flavour to your next dish! . . Available in store and online at www.marias.com.au! . @willafonphoto