pappardelle

noun

pap·​par·​del·​le ˌpä-pär-ˈde-lā How to pronounce pappardelle (audio)
: pasta in the form of wide ribbons

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The main course options are pappardelle, four-cheese spinach lasagna or brick roasted chicken. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026 Dishes range from lobster aguachile or deviled beet eggs to hearty mains like bone marrow short rib pappardelle or shrimp tamales with crispy yuca. — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026 Serve with a thick ribbon pasta like pappardelle and plenty of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025 The pasta course harkened back to springtime, with a housemade pappardelle, silky noodles tossed with the restaurant’s bacon, baby artichokes, asparagus and wild fennel. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pappardelle

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Etymology

Italian

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pappardelle was in 1899

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“Pappardelle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pappardelle. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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