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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"If you just need to grate some cheese over pasta, there are alternatives," she said.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

For Australian consumers, the deal will mean cheaper European wine, spirits, biscuits, chocolates and pasta.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 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

Some seasons it’s arugula, great wilted into pasta, tossed over eggs or layered into a sandwich.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026

I charged a tin of soup for a short jaunt, a full loaf of bread and a jar of pasta sauce for trip any longer than the immediate neighborhood.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline