parchimetro nm parking-meter
parigina (alla) a from Paris
parmigiana nf Parmesan cheese; cheesed/tomatoed baked-aubergine
parmigiano nm (of cheese) Parmesan
Pasqua nf Easter; uovo di - easter-egg
pasqualina (alla) a (of tart) spinach-ed
passapatate nm potato-masher
passaporto nm passport
passare vt to mash; to mince; to whisk; (of coffee) to filter
passatelli nmpl parmesan/nutmeg pasta soup
passato nm (of vegetables) puree; sieved
passato a bad; off
passatutto nm masher
passaverdura nm masher
passavivande nm service hatch
passera nf sparrow; - di mare sea fish: flounder; plaice
passino nm sieve; colander
passione (frutta della) nf passion-fruit
passito nm sweet raisin-wine
pasta nf pastry; paste; dough; duff; - brise (of pastry) shortcrust; - chou choux pastry; - fresca fresh pasta; - frolla short pastry; ~ sfoglia puff (flaky) pastry; a - gialla (of potatoes &c) waxy, - nera squid ink pasta; - all'uovo egg-enriched pasta; - verde spinach-enriched pasta
pastafrolla nf short-pastry; biscotto di - shortbread
pastasciutta nf (of oven-bake~ pasta
pasteggiare vi (of lobster &c) to dine on
pastella nf (of frying) batter
pasticca nf sweet; pastille; lozenge
pasticceria nf patisserie; cioccolato per - cooking chocolate
pasticciata nf meat stew;
polenta au gratin
pasticciere nm pastry-cook
pasticcino nm (of small cake) pastry; A patisseries; confectionery
pasticcio nm (of meat/fish) pie pate; pasty; shape; (of fish) fishcake
pastificare vi (of pasta) to make pasta
pastificazione nf pasta-makinc
pastificio nm (of retailer) pasta-shop
pastiglia nf sweet; pastille; lozenge; button; drop
pastina nf (of soup)-small past
pavese a from Pavia; raw-egg/
pastinaca nf parsnip; sea fish: stingray
pasto nm meal; buono - (buono mensa) luncheon voucher; - completo square meal; - leggero snack; vino da - table wine
pastorella nf bel paese-like cheese
pastorizzare vt to pasteurize
pastorizzato a pasteurized
pastosita nf (of consistency) smoothness; (of wine) mellowness
pastoso a (of taste) doughy; (of wine) mellow
patata nf potato; - americana (_ dolce) sweet potato; -e farinose floury potatoes; -e fritte chips, french fries; ~e al forno baked potatoes; roast potatoes; ~e lesse boiled potatoes; ~e novelle new potatoes; pure di -e mashed potatoes
patatine fritte nfpl chips; french fries; crisps
pate nm pate; (of fish/meat) paste
patella nf limpet
paternostro nm tube pasta
patio nm patio; courtyard
patna nm Patna rice
pattumiera nf rubbish-bin; trashcan
pausa nf (of lunch/coffee &c) break toast/Parmesaned broth
pavoncella nf lapwing
pecora nf sheep; ewe; formaggio di ~ ewe's milk cheese
pecorella nf small sheep
pecorino nm hard ewe's milk cheese; - pepato peppered hard ewe's milk cheese
pecorone nm sheep
pectina nf pectin
pedemontano a Piedmontese
peduccio nm knuckle; trotter
pelago nm open sea
pelame nm (of animal) hair; fur
pelapatate nm potato-peeler
pelare vt to skin; to peel; to scrape; (of fowl) to pluck
pelati nmp/ canned peeled tomatoes
pelato a, peeled; (of almonds &c) blanched
pelatrice nf electric peeler
pelatura nf peeling; skinning
pelle nf skin; peel; rind; peeling pellicola
protettiva nf cling-film
pelo nm (of animal) hair; fur
peltro nm pewter
penetrare vi to impregnate
penne nfpl quill-shaped pasta
pennello nm (of pastry) brush
pennette rigati nfpl short hollow ribbed pasta
pensionante nm/f (of B&B) guest
pensione nf inn; tavern; (of accommodation) board; - completa full-board; mezza
~ half-board; guesthouse; B&B
pentola nf pan; pot; casserole
pentolame nmpl pots and pans
pentolata nf potful