What does "pasta" mean?

"Pasta" means: A food made from flour and water, like spaghetti. Example: "We had pasta with tomato sauce."

How do you say pasta in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, pasta is פסטה. In Spanish, it is pasta.

How do you pronounce "pasta"?

Pasta is pronounced /ˈpæstə/. It is a noun. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Pasta in English and Hebrew (פסטה) — Picture, Audio & Meaning for Kids

pasta

/ˈpæstə/

noun

A food made from flour and water, like spaghetti

“We had pasta with tomato sauce.”

פסטה

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Pasta is a noun in the food & drinks category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "A food made from flour and water, like spaghetti" In Hebrew, pasta translates to פסטה.

Example Sentences

She cooked a big pot of pasta and topped it with homemade tomato sauce.
He chose bow-tie pasta because the shape made him happy every time he saw it.
Pasta with pesto and cherry tomatoes is quick, easy, and delicious.

Did You Know? There are over 600 officially recognized pasta shapes in Italy! Each shape was designed to pair with a specific type of sauce — smooth sauces cling to thin pasta, while chunky sauces work best with tubes and ridges that trap pieces of food. The average Italian eats about 25 kilograms of pasta per year — more than people in any other country in the world.