rigatoni

noun

rig·a·to·ni ˌri-gə-ˈtō-nē

: pasta made in short wide fluted tubes

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The limited-edition Barilla Love pasta is considered a twist on the rigatoni shape, according to a press release. —

Raven Brunner, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025 Then instead of a cheesy toast topping, this French onion recipe is fortified with enough pasta (a short cut like mezze rigatoni or cavatappi works great) to soak up enough of the broth as well as a handful each of shredded Parmesan and nutty Gruyère cheese. —

Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025 Spicy rigatoni: Pancetta, roasted tomatoes and Calabrian chili come together to bring heat and sweetness to this dish. —

Jessica Boehm, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025 Stop by for meat, cheeses, wine, and prepared foods like macaroni and cheese and chicken rigatoni. —

Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for rigatoni

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural, from rigato furrowed, fluted, from past participle of rigare to furrow, flute, from riga line, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German rīga line — more at row

First Known Use

circa 1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of rigatoni was circa 1923

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