pappardelle UK /ˌpæpɑːˈdɛleɪ/US /ˌpæpɑɹˈdɛleɪ/ noun[plural only]1 •A broad form of fettuccine, or a narrow form of lasagne, traditionally eaten with a meat sauce (especially one made with hare).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