pasta

[pah-stuh, pas-tuh] / ˈpɑ stə, ˈpæs tə /

NOUN

noodles

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gnocchi linguine macaroni ravioli spaghetti tortellini

STRONG

fettuccini lasagna manicotti orzo rigatoni shells vermicelli ziti

Example Sentences

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Add pasta with a splash of reserved pasta water and toss until silky.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

The restaurant serves Italian food and makes its pasta from scratch.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

According to the charity, each bag of food includes fresh fruit and vegetables, chilled items for the fridge, and cupboard supplies such as pasta and cereal.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Sass Café for Asian food, Avenue 31 for pasta and Sass Café on weekends for the nightlife vibe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

When the timer went off for the pasta, I went for the colander, but Grandma stopped me.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks