Definition

Noun: A type of pasta shaped with scalloped edges and pinched in the middle, resembling the form of a bow tie.

Usage

This term is used to refer to a specific shape of pasta. It is a countable noun (e.g., a bowtie pasta, several bowtie pastas), though it is often used in an uncountable, collective sense (e.g., a box of bowtie pasta). It is primarily used in culinary contexts.

Examples

• For the pasta salad, she chose bowtie pasta because it holds the dressing well.
• The recipe calls for one pound of bowtie pasta, also known as farfalle.
• He carefully stirred the bowtie pasta in the boiling water to prevent it from sticking.

Advanced Usage

• "al dente bowtie pasta": Refers to this pasta cooked to be firm when bitten.
  • The secret to the dish is perfectly al dente bowtie pasta.
• "whole wheat bowtie pasta": Specifies the pasta is made from whole wheat flour.
  • For a healthier option, try whole wheat bowtie pasta.

Variants and Related Words

• Farfalle (n): The Italian name for bowtie pasta, meaning "butterflies."
• Pasta (n): The general category of food made from dough, including shapes like spaghetti, penne, and bowtie pasta.

Synonyms

• Farfalle: This is a direct synonym, being the Italian term for the same shape.

Related Phrases

• Pasta shape: A general phrase under which "bowtie pasta" is categorized.
• Ribbon pasta: A broader category of flat pasta shapes, which sometimes includes farfalle/bowtie pasta.

Noun

1. pasta shaped with scalloped edges and pinched in the middle, suggestive of a bow tie