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pappardelle

noun

pap·​par·​del·​le ˌpä-pär-ˈde-lā How to pronounce pappardelle (audio)
: pasta in the form of wide ribbons

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The calamari, handmade pappardelle with Bolognese, and bold red Italian wine matched the caliber of the design (and made my ride back down the mountain all the more thrilling). Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Nov. 2025 Expect Marea’s beloved crudi, octopus and bone marrow fusilli, alongside new local creations like Dungeness crab pappardelle and branzino tartare. Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025 Serve with a thick ribbon pasta like pappardelle and plenty of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025 The menu has included delicious Barolo ox cheek pappardelle with Barolo vinegar and Cornish cod served with tagliatelle. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pappardelle

Word History

Etymology

Italian

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pappardelle was in 1899

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“Pappardelle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pappardelle. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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