Get to know Pasta better with 10+ real example sentences, the meaning and synonyms like dish or food. In Dutch this translates to deegwaren.
Pasta meaning
- Dough made from wheat and water and sometimes mixed with egg and formed into various shapes; often sold in dried form and typically boiled for eating.
- Any type of noodle.
Using Pasta
- The main meaning on this page is: Dough made from wheat and water and sometimes mixed with egg and formed into various shapes; often sold in dried form and typically boiled for eating. | Dough made from wheat and water and sometimes mixed with egg and formed into various shapes; often sold in dried form and typically boiled for eating. | Any type of noodle.
- Useful related words include: dish, alimentary paste, food, solid food.
- Possible Dutch translations are: deegwaren, pasta.
- In the example corpus, pasta often appears in combinations such as: the pasta, pasta and, of pasta.
Context around Pasta
- Average sentence length in these examples: 27.4 words
- Position in the sentence: 11 start, 8 middle, 1 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Pasta
- In this selection, "pasta" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 27.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, style, regular, filled, water, machine and sauce stand out and add context to how "pasta" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include 75g of pasta may appear and a great pasta bake this. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "pasta" sits close to words such as clergy, electorate and grandparents, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with pasta
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Prices vary depending on whether you pick regular pasta, filled pasta, or baked pasta. (14 words)
Yes, French onion pasta — like the soup, except it's pasta — is reigning over Food TikTok right now. (18 words)
Place the pasta into the pan, then pour in enough boiling kettle water to just cover the pasta – about 250ml. (20 words)
An expert in Puglia-style pasta, earning herself the nickname “The Pasta Machine,” Nonna Dora herself sat at the front of the station, hand-cutting and rolling every individual piece of pasta that made it to our plates. (38 words)
This is where the Corned Beef and Cabbage Pasta Bake comes in. This dish combines the classic flavors of corned beef and cabbage with pasta and a creamy sauce to create a comforting and satisfying meal. (36 words)
A third category is pasta al forno in which the pasta incorporated into a dish that is subsequently baked. citation Pasta is generally a simple dish, but comes in many varieties due to its versatility. (35 words)
Example sentences (20)
An expert in Puglia-style pasta, earning herself the nickname “The Pasta Machine,” Nonna Dora herself sat at the front of the station, hand-cutting and rolling every individual piece of pasta that made it to our plates.
Prices vary depending on whether you pick regular pasta, filled pasta, or baked pasta.
Your pasta should be done at this point – scoop out a cup-ish of pasta water and then drain your pasta in a colander.
A third category is pasta al forno in which the pasta incorporated into a dish that is subsequently baked. citation Pasta is generally a simple dish, but comes in many varieties due to its versatility.
Production main Pasta made fresh A pasta machine in use Ingredients to make pasta dough include semolina flour, egg, salt and water.
Among the items being sought by the small band of volunteers are any tinned foods – vegetables, baked beans, meat, fish or soup, dried foods, such as pasta, pasta sauce, rice and cereals, and toiletries.
Fresh pasta and pasta sauce require a good amount of preparation so, for now, Spaccio Salumeria is open Tuesday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place the pasta into the pan, then pour in enough boiling kettle water to just cover the pasta – about 250ml.
This guide takes readers into the deep lands of pasta - a magnificent compendium of its shapes, names, and origins - allowing pasta enthusiasts to broaden their understanding and appreciation of this Italian masterpiece.
With matching bunny pasta bowls to build on the set (£13, set of 4), they’ll be a firm favourite for spring salads and plant-based pasta dishes.
Yes, French onion pasta — like the soup, except it's pasta — is reigning over Food TikTok right now.
You can also buy any of the 12 pasta-cutting accessories that further increase your pasta shape options and extend your cooking repertoire.
If you have a preference for pasta, however, The Italian Affair in Wisbech offers carbonara, arrabbiata and alfredo - alongside more pasta and pizza dishes.
Mary wrote in her cookbook ‘Simple Comforts’: “A great pasta bake, this has rolled pasta sheets filled with sausage meat and spinach all baked in a tomato sauce.
Stir three-quarters of the cheese into the eggs along with 5 tbsp of the pasta water, then pour this over the pasta and toss everything together until combined and glossy.
The occasion is often marked by a variety of pasta-themed events, including cooking demonstrations, special menus in restaurants, and educational activities highlighting the benefits of pasta.
There’s also a create-your-own pasta bar—choose from one of six pasta shapes, a sauce, a protein, and additions like vegetables and cheese.
This is where the Corned Beef and Cabbage Pasta Bake comes in. This dish combines the classic flavors of corned beef and cabbage with pasta and a creamy sauce to create a comforting and satisfying meal.
While 30g of cereal or 75g of pasta may appear meagre, the idea is to complement your morning cereal with some fruit and accompany your evening pasta with a generous serving of vegetables and protein.
Add the pasta to the sauce, stirring vigorously to create an emulsion (this is why the pasta water is important—it adds more starch).
Common combinations with pasta
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the pasta 29×
- pasta and 20×
- of pasta 19×
- pasta is 12×
- and pasta 12×
- pasta dishes 9×
- pasta with 9×
- pasta dish 9×
- pasta sauce 8×
- pasta water 7×