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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The menu includes the family’s signature pizzas and pasta, chicken and seafood entrees, stromboli, calzones, appetizers, soups and salads, and special lunch offerings.
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2025
There’s plenty else to choose from, like burgers, steak, pasta, and local mushrooms.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
Rima, a Mediterranean grill nestled within the resort's treetops, offers succulent steaks and creative fare, including pastas and salads, complemented by a fine selection of wines and cocktails.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Active Time: 1 hr Total Time: 2 hrs Servings:
12
Creamy white lasagna is filled with cheesy layers of pasta, sausage and mushrooms, a silky bechamel, and mozzarella.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2025
There’s plenty else to choose from, like burgers, steak, pasta, and local mushrooms.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
Rima, a Mediterranean grill nestled within the resort's treetops, offers succulent steaks and creative fare, including pastas and salads, complemented by a fine selection of wines and cocktails.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Active Time: 1 hr Total Time: 2 hrs Servings:
12
Creamy white lasagna is filled with cheesy layers of pasta, sausage and mushrooms, a silky bechamel, and mozzarella.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pasta
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“Pasta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pasta. Accessed 25 Apr. 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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