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

Dinner was some version of our gifted marinara with pasta at least once a week. —Anna Noyes, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024

Besides, pasta is always a reliable failsafe—and this hearty dish is no exception to that rule, according to Byrne. —Caroline Tien, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024

Here's the technique that makes pasta puttanesca so delicious 02:15 - Source: CNN Italian grandma demonstrates how to make the best pasta puttanesca Olives, capers, anchovies. —Alexandra Banner, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024

Check out Divino, a rustic Italian in Glover Park from industry vets Luca Giovannini (Donahue) and chef Daniel Perron (ex-Fiola Mare) specializing in roasted meats and fresh pastas. —Anna Spiegel, Axios, 11 Dec. 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