How to Sign “Pasta” in Sign Language

The ASL sign for "pasta" mirrors the delightful curves of your favorite noodles. This sign is essential for chatting about your favorite Italian dishes or when you're deciding on tonight's dinner menu.

Signing “Pasta”

  1. Hand shape: Start with your dominant hand in an “I” handshape, palms facing the body.
  2. Hand location: Bring your hands in front of your body at about chest level.
  3. Movement: Bounce your pinkies upward, as if tracing the shape of the noodles.
  4. Facial expression: Keep a neutral facial expression.

‍

Learn how to sign other food items!

Bread | Cheese | Rice | Pasta | Pizza | Burger | Salad | Soup | Cake | Cookie | Ice Cream | Chocolate | Sandwich | Cereal | Pancakes | Pie | Yogurt | Butter | Cupcake | Muffin | Toast

Break Communication Barriers

Learn more signs on our regularly updated ASL page! As you're picking up sign language, try using Ava for more meaningful conversations with Deaf and hard-of-hearing people.

ASL
Try Ava