How to Use pasta in a Sentence

pasta

noun
  • They ordered pasta with meat sauce.
  • Breads and pastas are high in carbohydrates.
  • The shortages would then lead to higher prices for pantry staples, from flour to pasta to bread.
    Michelle Cheng, Quartz, 23 Feb. 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
  • In the mix, includes a Bolognese, cacio e pepe, and...more pasta.
    Korin Miller, Women's Health, 27 Feb. 2023
  • So why did the company nix its fan-favorite pasta shape, a petite, star-shape noodle?
    Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2023
  • For example, their mac & cheese side, a blizzard-thick amalgam of Colby cheese and spiral pasta.
    Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Pasta made from chickpeas provides a solid dose of protein, far more than your traditional pasta.
    Cassie Shortsleeve, Health, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Come dinnertime, pasta made with corn, rice, lentils or chickpeas can be a godsend to those with gluten sensitivities.
    Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2024
  • Consider topping your salad with it, creating a veggie dip, or blending it into a sauce for meat or pasta.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024
  • The refreshing pasta is served with blueberry and ricotta sauce – an appetizing meal idea for a hot summer day.
    Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN, 5 Mar. 2023
  • Its regular menu includes Italian staples like pasta al forno and burrata.
    Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Plus, the Fan District spot best known for its massive plates of pasta still keeps things fresh (see also its recently-viral Roséderade cocktail).
    Karri Peifer, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
  • Reitz figured out a reliable go-to: pasta from the Pizza Port restaurant in the park’s Tomorrowland section.
    Aj Willingham, CNN, 4 Mar. 2023
  • The starch on the pasta is what helps the sauce cling to it.
    Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023
  • 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
  • Then the pasta puffer kept us warm during the winter of 2023.
    Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Welcome spring with a cozy pasta that’s just the right amount of festive.
    Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 29 Mar. 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
  • 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

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