what are the boxes made of? cardboard?

Yes. I haven't gotten them out of the box because it is a gift but can tell they are cardboard.

How many strands of linguini come in the set?

I don't remember for sure; maybe 8 or 9. The set is really cute, and the bow ties are adorable. My niece loves it.

What is the pasta made out of?

Pasta is made out of thick felt, ravioli has Velcro so my niece can put the “stuffing” in and take it out when she’s playing chef. She’s had it almost a year and it’s held up well

The pasta is made of sewn felt to give dimension to the pasta shapes. You could wash them carefully by hand. The boxes are made of cardboard so wipe clean only. The pots and utensils are plastic so they can be washed. Very nice quality set and fun to play with. The pretend mat that comes along with it is a nice touch as well and can be wiped clean. Same with the cooking directions that are easy to understand. Very nice, quality toy.

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Prepare & Serve Pasta Set – 50-Piece Pretend Play Food Set with Pasta Shapes, Toppings, Sauce Jars, Utensils, Menu & Storage – Educational Toy for Kids Ages 3+ | MD9361

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🍝50-piece immersive set

🧂realistic sauce & toppings

🧠boosts fine motor skills

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🍽️ Serve up creativity and skills with every pretend pasta plate!

SAFE TACTILE - Crafted from child-safe materials with smooth finishes and easy-to-grip components perfect for preschoolers.
SKILL BUILDING FUN - Enhances fine motor development, sequencing, and problem-solving through interactive kitchen role-play.
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES - Includes realistic cheese shaker, sauce jars, and dry-erase order card to simulate real restaurant scenarios.
CREATIVE CUSTOMIZATION - Bright colors and mix-and-match ingredients inspire storytelling and imaginative play beyond mealtime.
COMPLETE CULINARY EXPERIENCE - 50 vibrant, high-quality pieces including pasta shapes, sauce jars, utensils, and menu for endless pretend play.

Melissa & Doug’s Prepare & Serve Pasta Set is a 50-piece educational toy designed for kids 3+, featuring realistic pasta shapes, sauce jars, utensils, and a menu card. It promotes fine motor skills, sequencing, and imaginative play through safe, tactile components, making it a perfect screen-free gift that fuels culinary creativity and real-world role-playing.

Specifications

ASIN	B01M9A7Z5G
Age Range Description	Children/Juvenile
Best Sellers Rank	#20,091 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #92 in Toy Foods
Brand Name	Melissa & Doug
Color	Various pasta colors
Country of Publication	China
Customer Reviews	4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (3,276)
Educational Objective	Imagination development, Fine motor skills
Global Trade Identification Number	00000772093613
Included Components	Wooden pasta maker, cardboard pasta templates, fabric pasta drying rack
Item Dimensions	41.5 x 31.5 x 9 centimeters
Item Type Name	Play House - Play Food
Item Weight	1 Pounds
Manufacturer	Melissa & Doug
Manufacturer Part Number	9361
Manufacturer recommended age	36 months - 3 years
Material Type	Plastic
Model Number	9361
Number of Packs	1
Set Name	Prepare & Serve Pasta Set
Size	1 EA
Sub Brand	Doug
Subject Character	n.a.
Theme	Kitchen
UPC	000772093613
Unit Count	1 Count

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