Definition

Noun A food product made from a dough of flour and water (and sometimes egg) that is shaped and then dried. It is a basic ingredient, typically boiled before consumption.

Usage

This term refers to the broad category of dried dough products used as a staple food. It is a formal or technical term. * Pasta, such as spaghetti and macaroni, is a type of alimentary paste. * The factory specializes in producing various forms of alimentary paste.

Examples

• The recipe's base is a simple made from durum wheat semolina and water.
• Many traditional cuisines feature dishes made from .

Advanced Usage

The term is most commonly found in technical, historical, or regulatory contexts (e.g., food science, customs classifications, old cookbooks) rather than in everyday conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Pasta (n.): The common, everyday term for Italian-style alimentary paste, such as spaghetti, penne, or fusilli.
• Noodle (n.): A type of alimentary paste, often associated with Asian cuisines, which may include egg and can be made from various flours (e.g., wheat, rice, buckwheat).

Synonyms

• Pasta
• Noodles (in a broad sense)

Notes on Meaning

• Core Meaning: The term specifically denotes the dried, uncooked product. Once boiled, it is simply referred to as cooked pasta or noodles.
• Scope: It is an umbrella term that encompasses Italian pasta, Asian noodles, and similar dough-based products from other cultures, provided they fit the definition of shaped and dried dough.

Noun

1. shaped and dried dough made from flour and water and sometimes egg