rigatoni

noun

rig·a·to·ni ˌri-gə-ˈtō-nē

: pasta made in short wide fluted tubes

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Pizza and pasta round out the shares for the table (yes, there’s a spicy rigatoni and truffle cacao e pepe). —

Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024 The pastas are some of the best on the market, with the organic rigatoni being a staple in my cupboards. —

Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024 For the main course, the spicy rigatoni alla vodka is a must. —

Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 Then came the first course, rigatoni with tomato, mozzarella and basil — in any Italian dish, there should be a maximum of three flavors. —

Frank Bruni Laura May Todd, New York Times, 13 May 2024 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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