farfalle

noun

far·​fal·​le fär-ˈfä-(ˌ)lā How to pronounce farfalle (audio)
-lē
: butterfly-shaped pasta

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Thus was born a creepypasta—a term that does not mean a plate of squid-ink farfalle but, rather, a freaky urban legend, built for online dissemination. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 31 May 2026 When Artistic Tile, a luxury stone and tile company, promoted its newest product line—mosaics featuring macaroni and farfalle—in April of this year on Instagram, there was an immediate appetite for the design. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026 Similarly, this is not the time for a short noodle like penne or farfalle, or anything that isn't long and skinny because the sauce is light and needs a skinny noodle. Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026 Only requiring one pot, the farfalle pasta cooks in chicken stock in a Dutch oven for just under 15 minutes. Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026 There are four pasta dishes, including farfalle with green tomato pesto and ricotta ravioli. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026 Immediately add the farfalle into the pot with the vegetables. Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024 Transfer the farfalle to the skillet; gently toss with the sauce until well incorporated. Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 So feel free to toss that farfalle in with the shells, or spaghetti with bucatini. Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of farfalla, literally, butterfly

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of farfalle was in 1928

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“Farfalle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farfalle. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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