vongole UK /ˈvɒŋɡɒleɪ/US /ˈvɑŋɡəleɪ/ adjective[after a noun]1 •Said of pasta served in a sauce with clams and other ingredients, such as olive oil and tomatoes.Got my pasta vongole with giant clams. And then a Vespa ride with you. You're wearing the shirt that I gave you. You made my Italian dream come true. — 2022