Abstract: Artistic pastas and techniques for making the same. The pastas include a design that is built onto a carrier layer using various colored pasta doughs, where details of the design are selectively colored and shaped, thereby breathing an artistic quality into the pasta. The details of the design may further include differing textures and flavors as well. The resulting pastas are not only aesthetically unique, but have an exclusive mouth-feel as well, thereby enhancing the overall culinary experience. One specific type of this artistic pasta is in the form of a ravioli, with the design built on the top layer of the ravioli. Other types of this artistic pasta are not filled pastas. The artistic pasta can be shaped and designed in accordance with a holiday, special occasion, special event, or the artist's fancy.