A1NounFeminine
la pasta
pasta
/PAH-stah/
Plural: paste
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What does ‘pasta’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
La pasta al pomodoro è il piatto preferito dei bambini.
Pasta with tomato sauce is children's favourite dish.
Cuocio la pasta per dieci minuti.
I cook the pasta for ten minutes.
About This Word
Italy has over 300 pasta shapes, each matched to specific sauces. 'Pasta' can also mean 'pastry' or a single pastry item in a bar context.
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