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Chef Daniel Humm’s Riff boxed pasta line launched last month with five varieties, including Creamy Parmesan Cavatappi, Sesame Ginger Noodles and Spicy Tomato Rigatoni. The Kitchn’s Ali Domrongchai said the cavatappi took about 15 minutes to prepare and praised its creamy sauce and crunchy breadcrumb topping; that assessment is a reviewer’s opinion, not an independent product test.
Chef Daniel Humm, whose New York restaurant Eleven Madison Park has three Michelin stars, launched Riff, a boxed pasta line with five varieties, last month. The products are sold at Target and on the brand’s website, and a Kitchn reviewer has singled out the Creamy Parmesan Cavatappi for its sauce and crunchy topping.
Riff boxes include dried pasta, a dried sauce mix and a crunchy topping, according to The Kitchn’s report. The sauce mix is rehydrated with water or another liquid as directed; for the Creamy Parmesan Cavatappi, reviewer Ali Domrongchai says the preparation calls for butter and milk. The line also includes Sesame Ginger Noodles and Spicy Tomato Rigatoni.
Domrongchai reported that making the cavatappi took about 15 minutes from start to finish. She described the sauce as garlicky, cheesy and creamy, and said the breadcrumbs added texture. Those comments reflect her tasting experience and preference, rather than a measured comparison with other boxed pasta products.
The box is described as serving two people, though Domrongchai said it could also make one large portion. Riff sells a three-box pack for $27 on eatriff.com; The Kitchn also lists Target as an in-store retailer. The report cautions that prices were accurate when its article was published and may change.
A Chef’s Name on Weeknight Pasta
Riff offers shoppers a prepared-pasta option associated with a well-known fine-dining chef, while keeping the format focused on a quick home meal. The product’s dried sauce mix and included topping are intended to make the box more than plain pasta with a separate seasoning packet, although the available report does not establish how it compares in price, nutrition or taste with competing products.
For readers deciding whether to try it, the review provides a practical detail: the cavatappi required butter and milk in addition to the box contents and took around 15 minutes for this reviewer. That helps clarify the preparation involved, but individual cooking times and impressions can differ.
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What Comes in the Riff Boxes
The Kitchn reported that Riff launched last month and had five pasta options at the time of publication. Each box pairs dried pasta with a dried sauce mix and a crunchy garnish, with liquid and other preparation instructions varying by product. The source does not provide a complete ingredient list or preparation directions for every variety.
The review is by Ali Domrongchai, The Kitchn’s associate editor covering groceries. She said she tried multiple Riff pastas and enjoyed them, while naming Creamy Parmesan Cavatappi as her favorite. Her enthusiasm should be read as an individual product review: the report does not cite a broader consumer survey, laboratory test or formal comparison across brands.
“The Riff Creamy Parmesan Cavatappi is a really great boxed pasta.”
— Ali Domrongchai, The Kitchn associate editor
What the Review Does Not Establish
The report does not provide nutrition information, a full ingredient list, allergen details or serving-size measurements. Although the cavatappi preparation described by the reviewer uses milk and butter, shoppers should check the package for ingredient and allergen information, including whether the product contains or may contain wheat, milk or other allergens.
It is also unclear from the source how widely Riff is stocked at Target, whether every variety is available in every store, or whether the listed online price remains current. The review does not compare the products through a standardized test, so claims about how they rank against other boxed pastas remain subjective.
Availability and Product Details
Shoppers can check Target stores and eatriff.com for current availability and pricing. The source gives no further product-launch schedule or company plans, so additional varieties or changes to the retail lineup have not been confirmed in the material available.
Before buying, consumers can review each box’s ingredients, allergen statements and cooking instructions, particularly because preparation needs differ by variety. Riff’s current lineup, as described in the report, consists of five options.
Key Questions
Who makes Riff boxed pasta?
Riff is a boxed pasta brand launched by chef Daniel Humm, chef at New York’s Eleven Madison Park, which has three Michelin stars.
Which Riff pasta did The Kitchn reviewer like best?
Ali Domrongchai named Creamy Parmesan Cavatappi as her favorite among the Riff pastas she tried. She praised its creamy, garlicky sauce and crunchy breadcrumb topping; this is her personal review.
How long does the Creamy Parmesan Cavatappi take to make?
Domrongchai said her preparation took about 15 minutes. She boiled the pasta and prepared the sauce mix with butter and milk, then added the provided breadcrumbs.
Where can shoppers buy Riff pasta, and what does it cost?
The Kitchn reported that Riff was available in Target stores and at eatriff.com. The site listed a three-box pack for $27 when the report was published; prices and store availability may change.
How many servings are in a box?
The Creamy Parmesan Cavatappi box is described as serving two people, though Domrongchai said it could make one large portion. Check the package for its serving information.
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