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

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

The shape of the die corresponds to the final shape of the pasta: spaghetti or linguine, rigatoni or penne, radiatori or rotelle.

From Washington Post

If it seems a bit runny, continue to cook and stir over low heat until the sauce adheres to the rigatoni.

From Washington Post

Related Words

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