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pasta

[ pah-stuh; especially British pas-tuh ]

noun

  1. any of various flour-and-egg food preparations of Italian origin, made of thin, unleavened dough and produced in a variety of forms, usually served with a sauce and sometimes stuffed.


pasta

/ ˈæə /

noun

  1. any of several variously shaped edible preparations made from a flour and water dough, such as spaghetti
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pasta1

1870–75; < Italian < Late Latin. See paste
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pasta1

Italian, from Late Latin: paste 1
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Toss it with hot pasta and you’ve got one of Italian cuisine’s most iconic, satisfying dishes.

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I also love tossing them into salads, pasta and ramen if I want a little bit of protein.

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The soup base can also be incorporated with heavy cream to make a decadent, spring-themed pasta sauce that pairs well with seafood, like grilled salmon or pan seared shrimp.

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Duck, foie gras, and truffle combine in a sausage that’s rich, indulgent and ready to impress, whether you’re grilling for friends or making a 2 a.m. pasta that accidentally turns out restaurant-quality.

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Lemon is its defining flavor — not tomato, not cheese, not even the pasta itself.

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