Definition of "pappardelle" A broad form of fettuccine , or a narrow form of lasagne , traditionally eaten with a meat sauce (especially one made with hare ). quotations examples
Quotations Place the pappardelle the strips of paste ) on a hot dish , grate a little Parmesan cheese over them , add the hare condiment , and serve hot .
1899, Janet Ross, “Pappardelle with Hare”, in Leaves from Our Tuscan Kitchen or How to Cook Vegetables, London: J[oseph] M[alaby] Dent and Co., 29 & 30 Bedford Street, W.C., page 66
In season one can enjoy spitted and skewered versions of such appetizing game as Larks (Allodoline ), Thrushes (Tordi ), Pheasant (Fagiano ), and Partridges (Pernice ), or the popular wide noodles with game or hare sauce known as Pappardelle
, Richard Hammond, George Martin, Eating in Italy: A Pocket Guide to Italian Food and Restaurants, New York, N.Y.: Scribner, page 83, column 1