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

Her creative offerings run from a “Cinderella Pumpkin Casconcelli” with dates, toasted pepitas, Parmesan, and rosemary, to a charred pappardelle with sweet baby cauliflower and a jammy egg.

From Washington Blade