pasta
/ˈpɑstə/
noun
- A type of food made from flour, water, and sometimes eggs, formed into various shapes (such as spaghetti, macaroni, or lasagna) and usually boiled. It is a staple of Italian cuisine.
- For dinner, we had pasta with tomato sauce and meatballs.
- Many people enjoy pasta because it is easy to cook and goes well with many sauces.
- She bought a box of pasta shaped like little shells for the soup.
- A dish or serving of pasta, often served with a sauce or other ingredients.
- He ordered a pasta with pesto and grilled chicken.
- The restaurant's menu includes several pastas, such as fettuccine Alfredo and spaghetti carbonara.
- I think I'll have the pasta for lunch today.