GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   pasta (pȧˈstȧ; Brit. păsˈtȧ) n. Any of a variety of edible unleavened doughey preparations made from flour, eggs and water, originating in Italy, and shaped into various forms, such as solid strings (as spaghetti), hollow tubes, or layered squares (ravioli).  They may be mixed with various sauces, often having a tomato base, or filled with meat or cheese fillings.
   
   Syn. -- Italian paste, paste.
   
   [WordNet 1.5]