{"title":"Perforated Pasta Drying Trays","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop Genus Dei perforated pasta drying trays in 30 x 40cm and 60 x 40cm sizes. Ventilated through the base and sides to improve airflow around fresh pasta, these stackable trays are ideal for drying and storing freshly made pasta. Matching lids are also available.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pizza-dough-box-lid-white-60-x-40cm","title":"Pizza \/ Pasta Dough Box Lid 60 x 40cm White","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Genus Dei 60 x 40 cm dough box lid is designed to fit the Genus Dei \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pasta.kitchen\/products\/pizza-dough-box-white-60-x-40-x-10cm\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pizza Dough Box 60 x 40 x 10cm White Stackable\"\u003e60 x 40cm pizza dough box\u003c\/a\u003e. Place it on top of your stack to keep the uppermost box covered during proofing and cold storage. One lid is all you need — the boxes themselves stack snugly without lids between them. Made in Italy from food-grade, BPA-free polyethylene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Lid Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid sits on top of your stack and covers the uppermost box, maintaining humidity around the dough during proofing and protecting it between services in cold storage. The boxes themselves stack snugly on top of each other — the lid is only needed at the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers the top box in a stack during proofing and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains humidity and prevents dough from drying out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne lid per stack, not one per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and Food Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from certified food-grade polyethylene, the lid is BPA-free, odour-resistant, and easy to clean. Built for repeated heavy use in professional kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood-grade polyethylene (PE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBPA-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not absorb odours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMatching Box and Bundle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pasta.kitchen\/products\/pizza-dough-box-white-60-x-40-x-10cm\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pizza Dough Box 60 x 40 x 10cm White Stackable\"\u003e60 x 40 x 10 cm pizza dough box\u003c\/a\u003e — the matching box this lid is designed to fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pasta.kitchen\/products\/pizza-dough-box-and-lid-white-60-x-40cm\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pizza Dough Box and Lid Set 60 x 40cm White\"\u003e60 x 40 box and lid set\u003c\/a\u003e — the box and lid together at a slightly better price than buying separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pasta.kitchen\/collections\/dough-storage-boxes-utensils\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pizza Dough Boxes and Dough Storage\"\u003eAll pizza dough boxes and accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pasta.kitchen\/collections\/professional-pizza-tools-for-home-pizza-ovens\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Professional Pizza Tools for Home Pizza Ovens\"\u003ePizza tools for home ovens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Genus Dei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54962699665795,"sku":"DBLID-6040-W","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/0148\/files\/pizza_dough_box_lid_60_x_40.jpg?v=1776257749"},{"product_id":"plastic-pizza-dough-box-lid-white-30-x-40cm","title":"Pizza \/ Pasta Dough Box Lid 30 x 40cm White","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Genus Dei 30 x 40 cm dough box lid is designed to fit the Genus Dei \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pasta.kitchen\/products\/pizza-dough-box-white-30-x-40-x-10cm\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pizza Dough Box 30 x 40 x 10cm White Stackable\"\u003e30 x 40cm pizza dough box\u003c\/a\u003e. It also fits the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pasta.kitchen\/products\/perforated-pasta-drying-tray-white-30-x-40-x-10cm\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Perforated Pasta Drying Tray 30 x 40 x 10cm White Stackable\"\u003eperforated 30 x 40cm pasta drying tray\u003c\/a\u003e, since both boxes share the same footprint. Place it on top of your stack to keep the uppermost box covered during proofing and cold storage. One lid is all you need — the boxes themselves stack snugly without lids between them. Made in Italy from food-grade, BPA-free polyethylene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Lid Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid sits on top of your stack and covers the uppermost box, maintaining humidity around the dough during proofing and protecting it from drying out or absorbing fridge odours during storage. The boxes themselves stack snugly on top of each other — the lid is only needed at the top. Since it shares the same 30 x 40 footprint as the perforated pasta drying tray, it works just as well sitting on top of a stack of those, keeping dust and anything else off the pasta while the perforations continue letting air through underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers the top box in a stack during proofing and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains humidity and prevents dough from drying out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne lid per stack, not one per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits both the solid dough box and the perforated pasta drying tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and Food Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from certified food-grade polyethylene, the lid is BPA-free, odour-resistant, and easy to wipe clean. Safe for repeated use in both domestic and professional settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood-grade polyethylene (PE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBPA-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not absorb odours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMatching Box and Bundle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pasta.kitchen\/products\/pizza-dough-box-white-30-x-40-x-10cm\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pizza Dough Box 30 x 40 x 10cm White Stackable\"\u003e30 x 40 x 10 cm pizza dough box\u003c\/a\u003e — the matching box this lid is designed to fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pasta.kitchen\/products\/perforated-pasta-drying-tray-white-30-x-40-x-10cm\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Perforated Pasta Drying Tray 30 x 40 x 10cm White Stackable\"\u003e30 x 40 perforated pasta drying tray\u003c\/a\u003e — the same footprint, so this lid fits on top of a stack of these too\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pasta.kitchen\/products\/pizza-dough-box-and-lid-white-30-x-40cm\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pizza Dough Box and Lid Set 30 x 40cm White\"\u003e30 x 40 box and lid set\u003c\/a\u003e — the box and lid together at a slightly better price than buying separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pasta.kitchen\/products\/perforated-pasta-drying-tray-and-lid-white-30-x-40cm\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Perforated Pasta Drying Tray and Lid 30 x 40cm White\"\u003e30 x 40 perforated tray and lid set\u003c\/a\u003e — the drying tray and this lid together at a slightly better price than buying separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pasta.kitchen\/collections\/dough-storage-boxes-utensils\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pizza Dough Boxes and Dough Storage\"\u003eAll pizza dough boxes and accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pasta.kitchen\/collections\/professional-pizza-tools-for-home-pizza-ovens\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Professional Pizza Tools for Home Pizza Ovens\"\u003ePizza tools for home ovens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Genus Dei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54962833883523,"sku":"DBLID-3040-W","price":9.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/0148\/files\/pizza_dough_box_lid_30_x_40.jpg?v=1776256744"},{"product_id":"perforated-pasta-drying-tray-white-30-x-40-x-10cm","title":"Perforated Pasta Drying Tray 30 x 40 x 10cm White Stackable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis perforated pasta drying tray is vented through the base and all four walls, so air reaches freshly cut pasta from underneath as well as above and the bottom layer dries as evenly as the top. It is a stackable 30 x 40 x 10cm tray with a 10 litre capacity, made in Italy by Genus Dei from food-grade PE-HD rated from -40°C to +80°C, so a batch of fresh pasta or gnocchi can go from the worktop to the fridge or freezer in the same tray. The 30 x 40cm size suits home pasta makers working beside a \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Marcato Pasta Machines\" href=\"\/collections\/marcato-pasta-machine\"\u003eMarcato pasta machine\u003c\/a\u003e, a matching lid is available, and for proofing pizza dough the \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pizza Dough Box 30 x 40 x 10cm White Stackable\" href=\"\/products\/pizza-dough-box-white-30-x-40-x-10cm\"\u003esolid 30 x 40 pizza dough box\u003c\/a\u003e is the better tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a Perforated Pasta Tray Suits Fresh Pasta\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoles through the base and all four walls let air move around every piece, so the whole batch loses surface moisture at the same rate and strands are less likely to fuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTagliatelle and pappardelle sit as loose nests, garganelli, trofie and orecchiette spread across the base in a single layer, and gnocchi sit apart, with our \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Gnocchi and Garganelli Tools\" href=\"\/collections\/gnocchi\"\u003egnocchi and garganelli tools\u003c\/a\u003e covering the shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA light dusting of \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Dallagiovanna Semola Rimacinata semolina flour\" href=\"\/products\/dallagiovanna-semola-rimacinata-flour\"\u003eDallagiovanna semolina\u003c\/a\u003e underneath stops wet dough gripping the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrying times for cooking, bagging and freezing are in our guide to \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Dry Fresh Pasta: Perforated Trays, Sizes and Lids\" href=\"\/blogs\/buying-guides\/how-to-dry-fresh-pasta-perforated-trays\"\u003ehow to dry fresh pasta in a perforated tray\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e30 x 40cm Stackable Tray: Size and Fridge Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal size 30 x 40 x 10cm, internal size 26 x 36 x 9cm, capacity 10 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA raised external base lets one tray sit over the one beneath it, so a full batch rests in a single column on one 30 x 40cm footprint, and perforated and solid Genus Dei boxes share the same profile, so they stack together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFridge shelves vary in depth and width, so measuring yours against the 30 x 40cm footprint before ordering is worthwhile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Perforated Pasta Drying Tray 60 x 40 x 10cm White Stackable\" href=\"\/products\/perforated-pasta-drying-tray-white-60-x-40-x-10cm\"\u003e60 x 40 perforated pasta drying tray\u003c\/a\u003e is a larger professional Euronorm size for volume and will not fit most domestic fridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePasta Tray with Lid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pizza Dough Box Lid 30 x 40cm White\" href=\"\/products\/plastic-pizza-dough-box-lid-white-30-x-40cm\"\u003e30 x 40 lid\u003c\/a\u003e keeps dust, insects and anything knocked off a shelf out of the tray and guards the top of a stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeither piece is airtight, so pasta carries on drying with the lid in place and there is nothing to time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTray and lid are also sold \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Perforated Pasta Drying Tray and Lid 30 x 40cm White\" href=\"\/products\/perforated-pasta-drying-tray-and-lid-white-30-x-40cm\"\u003etogether as a set\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerforated Dough Tray: Pasta or Pizza?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerforated trays are often sold as dough boxes, so we will be straight about it: for proofing pizza dough this is not the tray we would recommend. Dough balls need their humidity held in, the perforations let it escape, and the surface skins over while a wet dough settles into the holes and tears on release. A perforated tray does help for knocking the heat out of freshly mixed dough or a short ventilated rest. For a bulk rise or a cold ferment, the \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pizza Dough Box and Lid 30 x 40cm White\" href=\"\/products\/pizza-dough-box-and-lid-white-30-x-40cm\"\u003esolid 30 x 40 pizza dough box and lid\u003c\/a\u003e is the industry standard for exactly this reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Pasta Trays and Tools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full range sits in \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Dough Boxes, Drying Trays and Lids\" href=\"\/collections\/dough-storage-boxes-utensils\"\u003edough boxes, drying trays and lids\u003c\/a\u003e, the complete \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Genus Dei\" href=\"\/collections\/genus-dei\"\u003eGenus Dei range\u003c\/a\u003e is on one page, long pasta that is hung to dry suits our \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pasta Drying Racks\" href=\"\/collections\/pasta-drying-racks\"\u003epasta drying racks\u003c\/a\u003e, and more for making pasta at home is in \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pasta Making Tools\" href=\"\/collections\/pasta-making-tools\"\u003epasta making tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Genus Dei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62191911895427,"sku":"PB-304010-W","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/0148\/files\/PB-304010-W_6.webp?v=1785410572"},{"product_id":"perforated-pasta-drying-tray-white-60-x-40-x-10cm","title":"Perforated Pasta Drying Tray 60 x 40 x 10cm White Stackable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis perforated pasta drying tray is vented through the base and all four walls, so air reaches a full batch of fresh pasta from every side and nothing sits damp underneath while the top of the pile dries. It is a stackable 60 x 40 x 10cm tray with an 18 litre capacity, made in Italy by Genus Dei from food-grade PE-HD rated from -40°C to +80°C, so it moves from bench to cold room to blast freezer without decanting. The 60 x 40cm size suits commercial kitchens and anyone making pasta at volume, it is too large for most domestic fridges, a matching lid is available, and for proofing pizza dough the \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pizza Dough Box 60 x 40 x 10cm White Stackable\" href=\"\/products\/pizza-dough-box-white-60-x-40-x-10cm\"\u003esolid 60 x 40 pizza dough box\u003c\/a\u003e is the better tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a Perforated Pasta Tray Suits Fresh Pasta at Volume\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoles through the base and all four walls let air move around every piece, so a large batch loses surface moisture at the same rate and strands are less likely to fuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 60 x 40cm footprint takes a full batch of tagliatelle, pappardelle, garganelli or trofie in a loose layer, with long shapes as nests and short shapes spread across the base, and gnocchi sit apart, with our \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Gnocchi and Garganelli Tools\" href=\"\/collections\/gnocchi\"\u003egnocchi and garganelli tools\u003c\/a\u003e covering the shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA light dusting of \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Dallagiovanna Semola Rimacinata semolina flour\" href=\"\/products\/dallagiovanna-semola-rimacinata-flour\"\u003eDallagiovanna semolina\u003c\/a\u003e underneath stops wet dough gripping the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrying times for cooking, bagging and freezing are in our guide to \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Dry Fresh Pasta: Perforated Trays, Sizes and Lids\" href=\"\/blogs\/buying-guides\/how-to-dry-fresh-pasta-perforated-trays\"\u003ehow to dry fresh pasta in a perforated tray\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e60 x 40cm Stackable Tray: Size, Racking and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal size 60 x 40 x 10cm, internal size 57 x 37 x 9cm, capacity 18 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA raised external base lets one tray sit over the one beneath it, so a morning's production rests in a single column on one 60 x 40cm footprint instead of covering the bench, and perforated and solid Genus Dei boxes share the same profile, so they stack together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 x 40cm is a Euronorm container size and not gastronorm, so the tray will not sit in gastronorm racking, counters or bain marie openings, and measuring the shelving, trolleys or cold room racking you plan to use is worthwhile before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt this size the tray will not fit most domestic fridges, though a large one may, so measuring first is worthwhile, and the \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Perforated Pasta Drying Tray 30 x 40 x 10cm White Stackable\" href=\"\/products\/perforated-pasta-drying-tray-white-30-x-40-x-10cm\"\u003e30 x 40 perforated pasta drying tray\u003c\/a\u003e is the size for a home kitchen or a small prep area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePasta Tray with Lid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pizza Dough Box Lid 60 x 40cm White\" href=\"\/products\/pizza-dough-box-lid-white-60-x-40cm\"\u003e60 x 40 lid\u003c\/a\u003e keeps dust, insects and anything knocked off a shelf out of the tray and guards the top of a stack on the bench or in a cold room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeither piece is airtight, so pasta carries on drying with the lid in place and there is nothing to time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTray and lid are also sold \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Perforated Pasta Drying Tray and Lid 60 x 40cm White\" href=\"\/products\/perforated-pasta-drying-tray-and-lid-white-60-x-40cm\"\u003etogether as a set\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerforated Dough Tray: Pasta or Pizza?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerforated trays are often sold as dough boxes, so we will be straight about it: for proofing pizza dough this is not the tray we would recommend. Dough balls need their humidity held in, the perforations let it escape, and the surface skins over while a wet dough settles into the holes and tears on release. A perforated tray does help for knocking the heat out of a freshly mixed batch or a short ventilated rest. For a bulk rise or a cold ferment, the \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pizza Dough Box and Lid 60 x 40cm White\" href=\"\/products\/pizza-dough-box-and-lid-white-60-x-40cm\"\u003esolid 60 x 40 pizza dough box and lid\u003c\/a\u003e is the industry standard for exactly this reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Pasta Trays and Tools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full range sits in \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Dough Boxes, Drying Trays and Lids\" href=\"\/collections\/dough-storage-boxes-utensils\"\u003edough boxes, drying trays and lids\u003c\/a\u003e, the complete \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Genus Dei\" href=\"\/collections\/genus-dei\"\u003eGenus Dei range\u003c\/a\u003e is on one page, long pasta that is hung to dry suits our \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pasta Drying Racks\" href=\"\/collections\/pasta-drying-racks\"\u003epasta drying racks\u003c\/a\u003e, and more for making pasta is in \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pasta Making Tools\" href=\"\/collections\/pasta-making-tools\"\u003epasta making tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Genus Dei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62191922250115,"sku":"PB-604010-W","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/0148\/files\/PB-604010-W_4.webp?v=1785416036"},{"product_id":"perforated-pasta-drying-tray-and-lid-white-30-x-40cm","title":"Perforated Pasta Drying Tray and Lid 30 x 40cm White","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis perforated pasta drying tray and lid set pairs a stackable 30 x 40 x 10cm tray, vented through the base and all four walls, with a matching lid that keeps dust, insects and anything knocked off a shelf out of the tray while air still moves through the perforations. The tray holds 10 litres, stacks several deep on its raised base, and both pieces are made in Italy by Genus Dei from food-grade PE-HD rated from -40°C to +80°C, so a batch of fresh pasta or gnocchi can go from the worktop to the fridge or freezer with the lid on or off. The 30 x 40cm size suits home pasta makers working beside a \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Marcato Pasta Machines\" href=\"\/collections\/marcato-pasta-machine\"\u003eMarcato pasta machine\u003c\/a\u003e, and for proofing pizza dough the \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pizza Dough Box and Lid 30 x 40cm White\" href=\"\/products\/pizza-dough-box-and-lid-white-30-x-40cm\"\u003esolid 30 x 40 pizza dough box and lid set\u003c\/a\u003e is the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a Perforated Pasta Tray Suits Fresh Pasta\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoles through the base and all four walls let air move around every piece, so the whole batch loses surface moisture at the same rate and strands are less likely to fuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTagliatelle and pappardelle sit as loose nests, garganelli, trofie and orecchiette spread across the base in a single layer, and gnocchi sit apart, with our \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Gnocchi and Garganelli Tools\" href=\"\/collections\/gnocchi\"\u003egnocchi and garganelli tools\u003c\/a\u003e covering the shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA light dusting of \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Dallagiovanna Semola Rimacinata semolina flour\" href=\"\/products\/dallagiovanna-semola-rimacinata-flour\"\u003eDallagiovanna semolina\u003c\/a\u003e underneath stops wet dough gripping the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrying times for cooking, bagging and freezing are in our guide to \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Dry Fresh Pasta: Perforated Trays, Sizes and Lids\" href=\"\/blogs\/buying-guides\/how-to-dry-fresh-pasta-perforated-trays\"\u003ehow to dry fresh pasta in a perforated tray\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePasta Tray with Lid: What the Lid Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe lid keeps dust, insects and anything knocked off a shelf out of the tray and guards the top of a stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeither piece is airtight, so pasta carries on drying with the lid in place and there is nothing to time, which means the lid can go on when the batch needs protecting and come off when it does not\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne lid on top of a stack is enough, and a further tray will still sit on top of a lid when each layer is covered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e30 x 40cm Stackable Tray: Size and Fridge Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTray external size 30 x 40 x 10cm, internal size 26 x 36 x 9cm, capacity 10 litres, with the lid adding a further 2cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA raised external base lets one tray sit over the one beneath it, so a full batch rests in a single column on one 30 x 40cm footprint, and perforated and solid Genus Dei boxes share the same profile, so they stack together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFridge shelves vary in depth and width, so measuring yours against the 30 x 40cm footprint before ordering is worthwhile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Perforated Pasta Drying Tray and Lid 60 x 40cm White\" href=\"\/products\/perforated-pasta-drying-tray-and-lid-white-60-x-40cm\"\u003e60 x 40 perforated tray and lid set\u003c\/a\u003e is a larger professional Euronorm size for volume and will not fit most domestic fridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerforated Dough Tray: Pasta or Pizza?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerforated trays are often sold as dough boxes, so we will be straight about it: for proofing pizza dough this set is not what we would recommend. Dough balls need their humidity held in, the perforations let it escape, and the surface skins over while a wet dough settles into the holes and tears on release. A perforated tray does help for knocking the heat out of freshly mixed dough or a short ventilated rest. For a bulk rise or a cold ferment, the \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pizza Dough Box and Lid 30 x 40cm White\" href=\"\/products\/pizza-dough-box-and-lid-white-30-x-40cm\"\u003esolid 30 x 40 pizza dough box and lid\u003c\/a\u003e is the industry standard for exactly this reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy Separately or Browse the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Perforated Pasta Drying Tray 30 x 40 x 10cm White Stackable\" href=\"\/products\/perforated-pasta-drying-tray-white-30-x-40-x-10cm\"\u003e30 x 40 perforated pasta drying tray\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pizza Dough Box Lid 30 x 40cm White\" href=\"\/products\/plastic-pizza-dough-box-lid-white-30-x-40cm\"\u003e30 x 40 lid\u003c\/a\u003e are both sold on their own. The full range sits in \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Dough Boxes, Drying Trays and Lids\" href=\"\/collections\/dough-storage-boxes-utensils\"\u003edough boxes, drying trays and lids\u003c\/a\u003e, the complete \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Genus Dei\" href=\"\/collections\/genus-dei\"\u003eGenus Dei range\u003c\/a\u003e is on one page, long pasta that is hung to dry suits our \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pasta Drying Racks\" href=\"\/collections\/pasta-drying-racks\"\u003epasta drying racks\u003c\/a\u003e, and more for making pasta at home is in \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pasta Making Tools\" href=\"\/collections\/pasta-making-tools\"\u003epasta making tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Genus Dei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62191939649923,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/0148\/files\/PB-304010-W_4.webp?v=1785410572"},{"product_id":"perforated-pasta-drying-tray-and-lid-white-60-x-40cm","title":"Perforated Pasta Drying Tray and Lid 60 x 40cm White","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis perforated pasta drying tray and lid set pairs a stackable 60 x 40 x 10cm tray, vented through the base and all four walls, with a matching lid that keeps dust, insects and anything knocked off a shelf out of the tray while air still moves through the perforations. The tray holds 18 litres, stacks on its raised base, and both pieces are made in Italy by Genus Dei from food-grade PE-HD rated from -40°C to +80°C, so a tray moves from bench to cold room to blast freezer with the lid on or off. The 60 x 40cm size suits commercial kitchens and anyone making pasta at volume, it is too large for most domestic fridges, and for proofing pizza dough the \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pizza Dough Box and Lid 60 x 40cm White\" href=\"\/products\/pizza-dough-box-and-lid-white-60-x-40cm\"\u003esolid 60 x 40 pizza dough box and lid set\u003c\/a\u003e is the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a Perforated Pasta Tray Suits Fresh Pasta at Volume\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoles through the base and all four walls let air move around every piece, so a large batch loses surface moisture at the same rate and strands are less likely to fuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 60 x 40cm footprint takes a full batch of tagliatelle, pappardelle, garganelli or trofie in a loose layer, with long shapes as nests and short shapes spread across the base, and gnocchi sit apart, with our \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Gnocchi and Garganelli Tools\" href=\"\/collections\/gnocchi\"\u003egnocchi and garganelli tools\u003c\/a\u003e covering the shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA light dusting of \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Dallagiovanna Semola Rimacinata semolina flour\" href=\"\/products\/dallagiovanna-semola-rimacinata-flour\"\u003eDallagiovanna semolina\u003c\/a\u003e underneath stops wet dough gripping the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrying times for cooking, bagging and freezing are in our guide to \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Dry Fresh Pasta: Perforated Trays, Sizes and Lids\" href=\"\/blogs\/buying-guides\/how-to-dry-fresh-pasta-perforated-trays\"\u003ehow to dry fresh pasta in a perforated tray\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePasta Tray with Lid: What the Lid Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe lid keeps dust, insects and anything knocked off a shelf out of the tray and guards the top of a stack on the bench or in a cold room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeither piece is airtight, so pasta carries on drying with the lid in place and there is nothing to time, which means the lid can go on when the batch needs protecting and come off when it does not\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne lid on top of a stack is enough, and a further tray will still sit on top of a lid when each layer is covered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e60 x 40cm Stackable Tray: Size, Racking and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTray external size 60 x 40 x 10cm, internal size 57 x 37 x 9cm, capacity 18 litres, with the lid adding a further 2cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA raised external base lets one tray sit over the one beneath it, so a morning's production rests in a single column on one 60 x 40cm footprint instead of covering the bench, and perforated and solid Genus Dei boxes share the same profile, so they stack together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 x 40cm is a Euronorm container size and not gastronorm, so the set will not sit in gastronorm racking, counters or bain marie openings, and measuring the shelving, trolleys or cold room racking you plan to use is worthwhile before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt this size the set will not fit most domestic fridges, though a large one may, so measuring first is worthwhile, and the \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Perforated Pasta Drying Tray and Lid 30 x 40cm White\" href=\"\/products\/perforated-pasta-drying-tray-and-lid-white-30-x-40cm\"\u003e30 x 40 perforated tray and lid set\u003c\/a\u003e is the size for a home kitchen or a small prep area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerforated Dough Tray: Pasta or Pizza?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerforated trays are often sold as dough boxes, so we will be straight about it: for proofing pizza dough this set is not what we would recommend. Dough balls need their humidity held in, the perforations let it escape, and the surface skins over while a wet dough settles into the holes and tears on release. A perforated tray does help for knocking the heat out of a freshly mixed batch or a short ventilated rest. For a bulk rise or a cold ferment, the \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pizza Dough Box and Lid 60 x 40cm White\" href=\"\/products\/pizza-dough-box-and-lid-white-60-x-40cm\"\u003esolid 60 x 40 pizza dough box and lid\u003c\/a\u003e is the industry standard for exactly this reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy Separately or Browse the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Perforated Pasta Drying Tray 60 x 40 x 10cm White Stackable\" href=\"\/products\/perforated-pasta-drying-tray-white-60-x-40-x-10cm\"\u003e60 x 40 perforated pasta drying tray\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pizza Dough Box Lid 60 x 40cm White\" href=\"\/products\/pizza-dough-box-lid-white-60-x-40cm\"\u003e60 x 40 lid\u003c\/a\u003e are both sold on their own. The full range sits in \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Dough Boxes, Drying Trays and Lids\" href=\"\/collections\/dough-storage-boxes-utensils\"\u003edough boxes, drying trays and lids\u003c\/a\u003e, the complete \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Genus Dei\" href=\"\/collections\/genus-dei\"\u003eGenus Dei range\u003c\/a\u003e is on one page, long pasta that is hung to dry suits our \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pasta Drying Racks\" href=\"\/collections\/pasta-drying-racks\"\u003epasta drying racks\u003c\/a\u003e, and more for making pasta is in \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pasta Making Tools\" href=\"\/collections\/pasta-making-tools\"\u003epasta making tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Genus Dei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62191943352707,"sku":null,"price":27.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/0148\/files\/PB-604010-W_7.webp?v=1785423379"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/0148\/collections\/PB-304010-W_6.webp?v=1791032192","url":"https:\/\/www.pasta.kitchen\/collections\/perforated-pasta-drying-trays.oembed","provider":"Pasta Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}