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The noodles themselves are just as varied, with popular types like penne, linguine, rigatoni and farfalle each bringing their own texture and appeal.—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 May 2026 The first course consists of a burrata and prosciutto salad, spicy rigatoni, lamb lollipops or smoked salmon cheese puffs.—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026 According to a press release, the pasta was meant to be a twist on the rigatoni shape.—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for rigatoni
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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