Ristorante staples such as PASTA and VEAL are popular dishes served in Italian restaurants. PASTA, with five letters, is a type of noodle made from durum wheat flour and water, and is often served with a variety of sauces. VEAL, with four letters, is a type of meat taken from the calf of a cow, and is usually served in dishes such as VEAL parmesan or VEAL marsala. Both PASTA and VEAL are classic Italian dishes that are commonly found on menus in Italian restaurants.