pasta

noun

pas·ta ˈpä-stə

also

ˈpa-

: paste in processed form (such as macaroni) or in the form of fresh dough (such as ravioli)

: 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 And the pastas had faint aftertastes: of overcooked rice, of tortilla chips, of chalky chickpeas. —

Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2023 Its products include mayonnaise, oil, salt, hot sauce and pasta sauce, as well as merchandise such as hoodies and spatulas. —

Kamaron Leach, Fortune, 22 Nov. 2023 Add cheeses and pasta: Reduce heat to low; add Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, stirring constantly until cheeses melt and mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. —

Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023 The post was followed by a shot of two plates of pasta and two glasses of red wine at the Da Enzo restaurant in Rome. —

Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023 As atmospheric as the cocktail bar on the ground floor, the sixth-floor restaurant at the hotel provides an intimate dining spot where a Parisian and internationally inspired menu of dishes includes highlights like caramelised aubergine with burrata, Tom Yum black halibut and a spicy lobster pasta. —

Lauren Jade Hill, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 The elegant Cipriani Marbella serves classic pastas from northern Italy and that world-famous cake topped high with meringue, without the exclusionary practices of some of its big-city hotspots. —

Ann Abel, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 Its food is equally as warm, including flavorful appetizers and satisfying pastas. —

Zoe Glasser, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2023 Sweet, fresh corn is a popular addition to summer salads, soups, and pastas. —

Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2023 See More

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