pasta

/ˈpɑstə/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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