| Main Entry: | pasta |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | noodles |
Synonyms: |
fettuccini, gnocchi, lasagna, linguine, macaroni, manicotti, orzo, ravioli, rigatoni, shells, spaghetti, tortellini, vermicelli, ziti |
| Notes: | linguini means 'little tongues'; pastas named for everyday things is an Italian tradition - spaghetti is 'strings,' farfale is 'butterfly,' and vermicelli is 'little worms' |