This is the 333rd most frequent Hebrew word.
מאשר
"Than" (used in comparisons) or "approves/authorizes" (depending on context).
In this sentence, 'מאשר' is used as a conjunction indicating a comparison between two actions.
עדיף לנוח בבית מאשר לצאת בגשם.
It's better to rest at home rather than go out in the rain.
Here, 'מאשר' is used to compare the level of interest between the game and the movie.
המשחק הזה מעניין יותר מאשר הסרט שראיתי אתמול.
This game is more interesting than the movie I saw yesterday.
In this case, 'מאשר' serves as a comparative linking phrase between bread and pasta.