# Multicolored Pasta Creations Colorful Pasta and Parmesan Cloud Recipe Takes You Over the Rainbow By Brandon Bastaldo | Published 2013-03-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-pasta References: [quick-dish.tablespoon](http://quick-dish.tablespoon.com/2012/09/03/colorful-rainbow-pasta) This [rainbow-colored pasta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-cookie-cream-cheese) and parmesan cloud recipe can't change the flavor of your pasta, but it certainly transforms boring meals for fussy eaters into an exciting dinnertime adventure over the rainbow. This bright recipe is easy to do and comes at a low cost. To begin, boil your [desired pasta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytoeat-pasta) and fill several Ziplock bags with different food colors. Once boiled, combine the strained pasta, 2 table spoons of water and about 20 drops of coloring in each bag, letting this mixture sit for at least a minute. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and form circles, 2 table spoons each, of [grated Parmesan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodles-mac-and-cheese-flavors) on a wax paper coated baking sheet. After about 4-5 minutes, your easy-made Paremsan clouds and rainbow pasta is ready to eat and will have your kids asking for more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Colorful Food Creations:** There is an opportunity for food brands to create innovative and visually appealing products by incorporating bright colors into their recipes. - **Interactive Dining Experience:** Restaurants can elevate the dining experience by offering interactive and visually stunning dishes that engage all the senses. - **Creative Food Presentation:** Food photographers and stylists can explore new techniques and ideas for creating visually striking and Instagram-worthy food presentations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Food brands can capitalize on the trend of colorful food creations by introducing a line of visually appealing and fun-to-eat products. - **Hospitality:** Restaurants can attract more customers and create a unique selling point by incorporating interactive and visually stunning dishes into their menu. - **Photography and Styling:** Food photographers and stylists can meet the demand for visually striking and Instagram-worthy food presentations by exploring new techniques and creative ideas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Chocolate Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastazerts.md) - [Colorful Striped Organic Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-organic-striped-farfalline-pasta.md) - [Chromatic Cauliflower Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-cauliflower.md) - [Premium Pasta Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-night.md) - [Festive Limited-Edition Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barilla-snowfall-pasta.md) - [Pink-Hued Macaroni Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malibu-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Festive Pasta-Based Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-pasta.md) - [Three-Ingredient Veggie Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-pasta.md) - [Mystery Color Macaroni Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystery-color-macaroni-cheese.md)