1. resembling pasta in texture, appearance, or consistency
Usage: informal; often used in culinary or food science contexts

Examples

• The sauce had a pastalike consistency after being blended.
• The chef created a pastalike dish using zucchini noodles.
• The algae strands had a pastalike texture when cooked.
• She preferred pastalike shapes in her vegetable dishes.
• The protein substitute had a pastalike appearance and mouthfeel.