pasta

noun

pas·​ta ˈpä-stə 

also

ˈpa- 

1

: paste in processed form (such as macaroni) or in the form of fresh dough (such as ravioli)

2

: a dish of cooked pasta

Examples of pasta in a Sentence

They ordered pasta with meat sauce.

Breads and pastas are high in carbohydrates.

Recent Examples on the Web

Pairing summer wines with food In addition to being ideal summer sippers, lighter-style wines showcase the food typically served this time of year: White wines Albariño: Fish tacos, grilled artichokes and pesto pasta. —Peg San Felippo, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2024

Mixed salads such as tuna, chicken, potato and pasta salads. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 June 2024

Mix in 2-3 additional tablespoons pasta water to help incorporate the cheese and toss well. —Andrews McMeel Syndication, arkansasonline.com, 19 June 2024

Vegetarians can increase their iron intake by eating baked beans, lentils, whole-meal pasta, bread, nuts, seeds, kale, spinach, broccoli, or tofu. —Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 18 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Late Latin

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing pasta

• angel-hair pasta
• pasta cooker

Kids Definition

pasta

noun

pas·​ta ˈpäs-tə 

1

: a dough of flour, eggs, and water made in different shapes and dried (as spaghetti or macaroni) or used fresh (as ravioli)

2

: a dish of cooked pasta