Like some teenagers and pasta (5)

I believe the answer is:

saucy

(Other definitions for saucy that I've seen before include "Pert and toothsome" , "Cheeky, impertinent" , "Cheeky; risquZ" , "Risque" , "Impertinent - jaunty" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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