pappardelle

noun

pap·​par·​del·​le ˌpä-pär-ˈde-lā 

: pasta in the form of wide ribbons

Examples of pappardelle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Zucchini ribbons are perfect for lasagna or pasta dishes that call for pappardelle. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026

Go for dinner and indulge in dishes like blue crab pappardelle and braised short rib with Korean potato rösti and kimchee. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026

The pasta course harkened back to springtime, with a housemade pappardelle, silky noodles tossed with the restaurant’s bacon, baby artichokes, asparagus and wild fennel. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026

Start with a cheese or salumi board, then select a pasta dish—like pappardelle with bolognese beef and pork ragu with parmigiano—or a diavola pizza with pomodoro and calabrese salumi alongside andouille sausage, mozzarella, and arugula. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pappardelle

• bagatelle
• calomel
• caravel
• carousel
• carrousel
• citadel
• clientele
• commonweal
• coronel
• decibel
• demoiselle
• fontanelle