Pappardelle (sg.: pappardella) are large, very broad, flat pasta noodles, similar to wide fettuccine. The name derives from the verb `pappare`, to gobble up. The fresh types are two to three centimetres (¾-1 inch) wide and may have fluted edges. Dried egg pappardelle have straight sides. ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pappardelle