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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Welcome spring with a cozy pasta that’s just the right amount of festive.
    — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 29 Mar. 2023
  • 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
  • The pasta and vegetables are tossed in lemon juice and olive oil, then topped with more cheese and fresh mint.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Most people own a large pasta pot, which will work just fine.
    — Elizabeth Briskin, Popular Mechanics, 28 Nov. 2022
  • By the sound of Flay’s caption, there are lots more stay-at-home pasta dates in the couple's future.
    — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2023
  • This isn't the first time Italians have gotten worked up over pasta.
    — Elizabeth Napolitano, CBS News, 11 May 2023
  • When the pasta is ready, serve immediately from the pan to the plate.
    — CNN, 23 Oct. 2022
  • Drain the pasta halfway through cooking. Remove the garlic from the pan and bring the spaghetti to the end of cooking in the pan.
    — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2022
  • The room filled with laughter and swapped gossip over plates of aged toma-hawk, Dover sole, and Limone pasta topped with caviar.
    — Ian Malone, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Here, there was a nice transition from the crisp of the outside to the tender bite of the rest of the pie, almost like al dente pasta.
    — Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Canned tomatoes can be used in chili, soups, pasta recipes, and pizza.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
  • The finishing touch to this comforting pasta is to top with breadcrumbs and broil in the oven until toasted.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024

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