Pasta on a plate looks tricky at first, but it comes together nicely once you break it down. Here I will show you how to draw spaghetti Bolognese, from the tangle of noodles to the rich sauce spooned over the top.
Drawing a Plate of Spaghetti Bolognese
There are 15 steps in this one. We sketch the plate, add the mound of noodles, then layer in the sauce and small details that give it texture. Take the noodle lines slowly, since they carry most of the character.
The Finished Plate
Drawing curvy noodles is great practice for loose, flowing lines. If you want a different angle after this, the top view version of spaghetti Bolognese shows the plate from above. For a heartier Italian dish, the lasagna slice pairs well with it. More meals wait on the food drawing hub.
How the Guide Works: Color Key
The colored lines in each step tell you exactly where to focus.
- Grey lines show the base sketch from earlier steps
- Red lines show what to draw in the current step
- Black lines are finished details from previous steps
Keep your pencil pressure light while building the noodle pile, because overlapping strands are easier to fix when the marks are faint. When it looks right, ink the lines you want to keep, erase the guides, and color with warm sauce tones over pale noodles.
How to Draw Spaghetti Bolognese Step by Step
Share Your Pasta Drawing
And that is the plate finished. When you draw spaghetti Bolognese of your own, leave it in the comments so I can take a look. You will find plenty more food subjects over on the hub whenever you are ready.