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
Example Sentences
They ordered pasta with meat sauce. Breads and pastas are high in carbohydrates.
Recent Examples on the Web Like the truffle-fragrant mushroom pasta, the pork dish is sepia-toned and deceptive. 
Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Turn off the flame and add in the cooked pasta, tossing to evenly coat. Alexis Montoya, Bon Appétit, 14 Sep. 2022 Savor the pasta and save room for a bite of Angel food cake for dessert. oregonlive, 13 Sep. 2022 Using tongs, transfer the pasta directly into the sauce. Christa Sgobba, SELF, 9 Sep. 2022 Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 to 18 minutes or until pasta is almost tender. Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2022 Shoppers could find an Emeril Lagasse four-in-one pasta maker, juicer, grinder and frozen dessert maker for $95. Austin Fuller, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2022 But Ivy ran off with new girlfriend Harley (Kaley Cuoco) — and the pasta maker was never returned. Darren Franich, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2022 Other big Italian companies, including tire maker Pirelli & C. SpA and pasta maker Barilla Group, took part and said the government hadn’t lobbied them to withdraw. Eric Sylvers, WSJ, 26 Jan. 2022 See More
Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Turn off the flame and add in the cooked pasta, tossing to evenly coat. Alexis Montoya, Bon Appétit, 14 Sep. 2022 Savor the pasta and save room for a bite of Angel food cake for dessert. oregonlive, 13 Sep. 2022 Using tongs, transfer the pasta directly into the sauce. Christa Sgobba, SELF, 9 Sep. 2022 Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 to 18 minutes or until pasta is almost tender. Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2022 Shoppers could find an Emeril Lagasse four-in-one pasta maker, juicer, grinder and frozen dessert maker for $95. Austin Fuller, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2022 But Ivy ran off with new girlfriend Harley (Kaley Cuoco) — and the pasta maker was never returned. Darren Franich, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2022 Other big Italian companies, including tire maker Pirelli & C. SpA and pasta maker Barilla Group, took part and said the government hadn’t lobbied them to withdraw. Eric Sylvers, WSJ, 26 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Italian, from Late Latin
First Known Use
1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing pasta
Kids Definition
pasta
noun
pas·ta ˈpä-stə
1
: a dough of flour, eggs, and water made in different shapes and dried or used fresh
2
: a dish of cooked pasta
She ordered pasta with sauce.
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