1
: paste in processed form (such as macaroni) or in the form of fresh dough (such as ravioli)
2
: a dish of cooked pasta
Examples of pasta in a Sentence
They ordered pasta with meat sauce.
Breads and pastas are high in carbohydrates.
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Refreshing, versatile, and easy to serve, pasta salad is an outdoor picnic MVP for good reason.
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
Like white or brown rice, pastas are also accessible, shelf-stable, and there are plenty of shapes to choose from.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Nutrition-wise, the recipes were a little high on carbs (white rice, jasmine rice, and pasta) for my taste.
—April Benshosan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 June 2025
From the handmade pasta to the ornate art and architecture to the allure of aperativo hour, wandering stunning piazzas with a gelato in hand is almost irresistible.
—Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
Like white or brown rice, pastas are also accessible, shelf-stable, and there are plenty of shapes to choose from.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Nutrition-wise, the recipes were a little high on carbs (white rice, jasmine rice, and pasta) for my taste.
—April Benshosan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 June 2025
From the handmade pasta to the ornate art and architecture to the allure of aperativo hour, wandering stunning piazzas with a gelato in hand is almost irresistible.
—Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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“Pasta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pasta. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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pasta
noun
pas·ta
ˈpäs-tə 
1
: a dough of flour, eggs, and water made in different shapes and dried (as spaghetti or macaroni) or used fresh (as ravioli)
2
: a dish of cooked pasta
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