pasta

[pah-stuh, pas-tuh]

noun

1. any of various flour-and-egg food preparations of Italian origin, made of thin, unleavened dough and produced in a variety of forms, usually served with a sauce and sometimes stuffed.

pasta

/ ˈpæstə /

noun

1. any of several variously shaped edible preparations made from a flour and water dough, such as spaghetti

Word History and Origins

Origin of pasta¹

1870–75; < Italian < Late Latin. See paste

Word History and Origins

Origin of pasta¹

Italian, from Late Latin: _paste ¹

Example Sentences

Crisps, lentils, pasta, milk and meat are among some of the products villagers say are being stocked at a higher price rather than within the value range of products.

From BBC

This included yogurt, milk, coffee, cereal and pasta.

From BBC

The rest of the menu is just as impressive, featuring Argentine empanadas with a variety of fillings, provoleta — a gooey roasted cheese — pastas, prosciutto served with melon, and multiple potato sides.

From Salon

The pasta starts with béchamel sauce that’s stirred in with sweet butternut squash purée and a “rich, nutty, and tangy blend of Gouda, Cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses,” according to TJ’s.

From Salon

There's also a historian who tracked his thumbnail growth for 35 years, and physics researchers exploring the mysteries of pasta sauce.

From BBC

Related Words

• gnocchi 
• linguine 
• macaroni 
• ravioli 
• spaghetti 
• tortellini