pasta

• Substantif désignant une préparation alimentaire à base de pâte, généralement de farine de blé et d'eau, souvent façonnée et séchée, servie comme plat principal ou accompagnement.

A noun referring to a type of food made from dough, typically of wheat flour and water, often shaped and dried, and served as a main dish or side.

indénombrable

1. Dried dough productA1formal

   A food made from a mixture of flour, water, and sometimes eggs, which is kneaded, shaped, and dried. It is typically boiled before eating.

   Pâtes alimentaires séchées

   • I bought a packet of dried pasta from the supermarket.
   • Fresh pasta cooks much faster than dried pasta.
   • The recipe calls for two cups of pasta.

2. Prepared dishA1formal

   A meal or dish where pasta is the primary ingredient, often served with a sauce or other accompaniments.

   plat de pâtes

   • We had pasta with tomato sauce for dinner.
   • She ordered a creamy pasta at the Italian restaurant.
   • This pasta is made with fresh vegetables and herbs.