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

I paired it with rigatoni, Italian sausage, some toasted bread crumbs and a dollop of ricotta.

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Varieties range from classic durum-wheat spaghetti to heart-shaped rigatoni and whole-wheat striped bow ties.

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

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

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

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Related Words

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