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A close-up of a bowl of wide pappardelle pasta topped with rich bolognese sauce and shaved parmesan
A close-up of a bowl of wide pappardelle pasta topped with rich bolognese sauce and shaved parmesan

About this photo

A appetizing close-up of plated pappardelle with slow-cooked meat bolognese, freshly shaved parmesan and black pepper served on a light ceramic plate. This image works well for food blog content, restaurant menus, and recipe marketing materials.

Prompt: “pappardelle with slow-cooked bolognese and shaved parmesan” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The image matches the brief perfectly, with natural soft lighting, appealing composition, and only very minor imperceptible texture details that do not impact usability.

Also searched as: pasta dish · italian dinner · shaved parmesan pasta

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this pappardelle bolognese with shaved parmesan photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Pappardelle Bolognese With Shaved Parmesan” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/pappardelle-bolognese-with-shaved-parmesan-d26c7ffd) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “pappardelle with slow-cooked bolognese and shaved parmesan” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more food & drink images like this?
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