How to Use pasta in a Sentence

pasta

noun
Definition of pastanext
  • They ordered pasta with meat sauce.
  • Breads and pastas are high in carbohydrates.
  • The starch on the pasta is what helps the sauce cling to it.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Add the sauce to the pasta in the pot and stir to combine.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2024
  • That happens to be the best base for a quick and easy pasta sauce.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2023
  • The pasta was not over-cooked and stood up nicely to the cheese sauce.
    — Brenda Cain and Yadi Rodriguez - Cleveland.com, cleveland, 10 Aug. 2022
  • The main course is best sandwiched between a rich pasta dish and the dessert of the day.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2023
  • Yet the pastas include reasons to stray from the starters.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
  • The soup is ready when the pork is tender and the pasta is just cooked through, still al dente.
    — Bridgette A. Lacy, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Add the pasta and ground beef to the soup at the same time, and cook until the pasta is al dente.
    — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2023
  • The ideal sick-day soup, with a cozy broth and tiny pasta.
    — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Turn off the flame and add in the cooked pasta, tossing to evenly coat.
    — Alexis Montoya, Bon Appétit, 14 Sep. 2022
  • If a bowl of cheesy pasta is your idea of the perfect dinner, this is the recipe for you.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2023
  • These will be bright green and tender when the pasta is al dente.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2023
  • Bake up a batch of sourdough bread, or make a pot of one-pot pasta.
    — Hollyanna McCollom, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Their choices were on-brand: The Bidens are well known to be fans of red-sauced pasta.
    — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Push your food, like pasta to the edges of a plate, in a ring, leaving the middle of the plate empty.
    — Joe Difazio, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Then the pasta puffer kept us warm during the winter of 2023.
    — Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Put a large pot of salted water up to boil for the pasta.
    — Melissa Clark, Dallas News, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Savor the pasta and save room for a bite of Angel food cake for dessert.
    — oregonlive, 13 Sep. 2022
  • Ages 10 through 12: All of the above, plus boil water for pasta and follow a recipe.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 July 2022
  • Welcome spring with a cozy pasta that’s just the right amount of festive.
    — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Creamy pasta isn’t the only dish just waiting for a dash of gim.
    — Jess Eng, Washington Post, 20 July 2022
  • To keep the rice grains separate, boil the rice in a large pot of water as for pasta.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Make Ahead: The pasta can be prepared up to 4 days in advance.
    — Sandra A. Gutierrez, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2023
  • The pan is large enough to make pasta for a crowd and has a smooth nonstick coating that's great for fried eggs.
    — Lizzy Briskin, womenshealthmag.com, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Get The Recipe Veggies, pasta, and chicken all in one dish?
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2024
  • Bring friends and order each and every pasta on the menu at Union, à la Steven Ogg.
    — Mosha Lundström Halbert, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Nine years ago, a simple dinner around a pot of pasta sauce sparked a journey that transformed my life—and the lives of thousands of others.
    — Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The menu is comprised of cold starters, salads and pastas, and there are lots of vegetarian and vegan options.
    — Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024

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