Italian · Food & Drink
pasta
pasta
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
An Italian staple food made from durum wheat dough, formed into various shapes.
Example
La pasta al pomodoro è il mio piatto preferito.
Pasta with tomato sauce is my favourite dish.
Etymology
'Pasta' derives from the Latin 'pasta', which means paste or dough. It has maintained its culinary significance as a cornerstone of Italian cuisine.
How & Where It’s Used
'Pasta' is commonly used in written and spoken Italian, in both formal and informal settings, with countless regional varieties across Italy.
Literary Heritage
Pasta is central to Italian culinary literature; cookbooks, poems, and songs often celebrate its diversity and cultural significance.