farfalle

[ fahr-fah-lee, ‑ley ]

noun

1. pasta in the shape of small bow ties with zigzag edges.

farfalle

/ fɑːˈfæleɪ; -lɪ /

noun

1. pasta in the shape of bow ties or butterflies

Word History and Origins

Origin of farfalle¹

< Italian, plural of farfalla butterfly

Word History and Origins

Origin of farfalle¹

C20: Italian, literally: butterflies

Example Sentences

While Tucci and his baked farfalle don't necessarily invoke culinary wonder, his pantry is aspirational.

From Salon

Others stopped her on the street, all with the same question: Is that farfalle on your jacket?

From Seattle Times

Bulky pastas—such as farfalle and fusilli—require more packaging than thinner varieties like angel hair, making them trickier to transport and leading to more waste.

From Science Magazine

Drop the farfalle into the boiling water and cook per package instructions to al dente.

From Salon

You can find them — floppy farfalle studded with red pepper and corn — at barbecues and potlucks, all summer long.

From New York Times