rigatoni

[rig-uh-toh-nee]

noun

1. a tubular pasta in short, ribbed pieces.

rigatoni

/ ˌrɪɡəˈtəʊnɪ /

noun

1. macaroni in the form of short ridged often slightly curved pieces

Word History and Origins

Origin of rigatoni¹

1925–30; < Italian (noun plural), equivalent to rigat ( o ) furrowed, lined, striped (past participle of rigare, derivative of riga a line < Langobardic *rīga ) + -oni plural augmentative suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of rigatoni¹

C20: Italian, plural of rigato , from rigare to draw lines, make stripes, from riga a line, of Germanic origin

Example Sentences

It’s then seasoned with sage, nutmeg, and thyme — classic fall flavors — and poured on top of mezzi rigatoni pasta.

From Salon

Toss with rigatoni, add crisped pancetta or bacon if you like, then shower with goat cheese.

From Salon

Attendees mingled over wine, which is banned in Saudi Arabia, and Carbone’s spicy rigatoni.

From New York Times

Standing in our darkened kitchen, I pulled out rigatoni, vodka, some canned tomatoes and cream.

From Salon

Judge Sheindlin took a bite of rigatoni Bolognese, and this reporter tried again: Why was her son Adam the best possible option for the third “Tribunal Justice” adjudicator?

From New York Times

Related Words

• gnocchi 
• linguine 
• macaroni 
• ravioli 
• spaghetti 
• tortellini