rigatoni

noun

rig·​a·​to·​ni ˌri-gə-ˈtō-nē How to pronounce rigatoni (audio)
: pasta made in short wide fluted tubes

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Back at the main building, Restaurant Kinsley draws both guests and locals with a seasonal New American menu featuring oysters, rigatoni, and a flourless brownie that begs for repeat orders. Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026 For rigatoni the chef likes Pasta Rummo, especially for bolognese-type sauces. Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026 Watch sailboats glide by at sunset while sipping on a cocktail, or gather around the fire pit in the winter with a bowl of short rib rigatoni. Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026 Add the rigatoni and cook according to package directions, then drain. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026 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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“Rigatoni.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rigatoni. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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