pasta

/ˈpæstə/
Italian dough-based food

She cooked spaghetti pasta for dinner.

Spaghetti is a type of pasta made from dough.


informal

A type of Italian food made from unleavened dough, typically in the form of long, thin strips or other shapes.

He ordered a plate of fettuccine pasta with Alfredo sauce.

Fettuccine is a type of pasta that is flat and ribbon-like.

Pasta is a staple food in Italian cuisine.

Pasta is commonly eaten in Italy and is a significant part of their diet.

Pasta is often served with various sauces like tomato, cream, or pesto.

Collocations

cook pastato prepare pasta by boiling ital dente pastapasta that is cooked to be firm to the bitepasta saucea sauce served with pasta

Related Phrases

pasta dishphrase
a meal consisting primarily of pasta
pasta makerphrase
a device used to make fresh pasta

Pro Tip

Cooking Pasta

Pasta should be cooked in boiling salted water until it reaches the desired texture, usually al dente.

Gold Rule

Pasta Types

Different types of pasta, such as spaghetti, penne, and fusilli, are suited to different sauces and dishes.

Word Origin

From Italian 'pasta,' meaning 'dough, pastry,' ultimately from Greek 'pasta' meaning 'barley porridge.'

Usage Notes

Pasta is a versatile dish that can be served with various ingredients like vegetables, meat, or cheese.

Word Breakdown

past
dough or pastry
root
+
-a
suffix indicating a type of food
suffix
English Dictionary