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pasta

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/ˈpɑːstə/ · pas-ta

A type of Italian food made from a mixture of flour and water, typically shaped into various forms and cooked in boiling water.

food cooking daily

Meanings

nounformal

A type of Italian food made from a mixture of flour and water, typically shaped into various forms and cooked in boiling water.

ایک قسم کا اطالوی کھانا جو آٹے اور پانی کے مرکب سے بنایا جاتا ہے، عام طور پر مختلف شکلوں میں بنایا جاتا ہے اور اُبلا جاتا ہے۔

پیسٹا

pasta

Synonyms

noodles spaghetti macaroniنوڈلزاسپاگٹیمکریونی

Antonyms

rice bread vegetablesچاولروٹیسبزیاں

Common Collocations

pasta salad
spaghetti pasta
pasta sauce

Example Sentences

I love to eat pasta with marinara sauce.

مجھے پیسٹے کو ماری نارا ساس کے ساتھ کھانا پسند ہے۔

Mujhe pasta ko marinara sauce ke sath khana pasand hai.

She prepares pasta every Sunday for lunch.

وہ ہر اتوار دوپہر کے کھانے کے لئے پیسٹا تیار کرتی ہے۔

Woh har itwaar dopahar ke khane ke liye pasta tayar karti hai.

Pasta can be made in many different shapes and forms.

پیسٹا مختلف اشکال اور صورتوں میں بنایا جا سکتا ہے۔

Pasta mukhtalif ashkal aur sooron mein banaya ja sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

pasta vs pastry:Pasta is made from wheat flour and water, while pastry is made from a dough that includes fat and is typically used in sweet dishes.

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'pasta' as it rhymes with 'fasta', indicating a quick meal.

Imagine a steaming bowl of pasta topped with rich sauce.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Italian "pasta" — paste

First known use: 14th century

The word 'pasta' was derived from Italian, indicating a dough mixture made from wheat and water, which has been a staple in Italian cuisine since ancient times.