pappardelle

[ pap-er-del-ee, ‑-del-ey ]

noun

1. flat pasta cut in wide strips.

pappardelle

/ ˌpæpɑːˈdɛlɪ /

noun

1. a type of pasta in the form of broad ribbons

Word History and Origins

Origin of pappardelle¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; from Italian; plural of pappardella, probably derivative of pappare “to gobble up”

Word History and Origins

Origin of pappardelle¹

C20: Italian, from pappare to devour

Example Sentences

Pappardelle is a wide, flat, ribbon-like noodle, often made with egg and shaped into nests before drying.

From Washington Times

Adding a small amount of the starchy water while tossing the anchovy-basil puree with the noodles helps create a silky sauce that coats the pappardelle.

From Washington Times

In this pappardelle recipe from our book “Tuesday Nights Mediterranean,” which features weeknight-friendly meals from the region, we took inspiration from Richard Olney’s classic book “Lulu’s Provençal Table.”

From Washington Times

The Bar at Bombo follows Stowell’s successful happy-hour formula — big portion sizes of fresh pasta such as its Bolognese pappardelle, and pizzas such as the margherita.

From Seattle Times

Two years ago, they had a Scandinavian-inspired menu; this year, the menu is focused on seasonal takes of classic steakhouse-style dishes: bison pappardelle, seared salmon with brown butter grit cakes and cast iron-seared wagyu with morels.

From Seattle Times