rigatoni

noun

rig·​a·​to·​ni ˌri-gə-ˈtō-nē 

: pasta made in short wide fluted tubes

Examples of rigatoni in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mezze rigatoni, which are a bit shorter, would work just as well, as would other short pasta shapes like fusilli or penne rigate. — Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026

This pancetta carbonara swaps spaghetti for mezze rigatoni, whose ridges and wide tubes catch the glossy egg-and-Parmesan sauce—and plenty of crispy pork. — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Veal and beef meatballs pair nicely with a smoky pomodoro sauce and mini rigatoni. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Catalina Bar and Kitchen’s spicy rigatoni is a must-try, Cephas and Tran said. — Laura Horne july 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

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

Rhymes for rigatoni

• abalone
• acrimony
• alimony
• antimony
• ceremony
• chalcedony
• cicerone
• cosmogony
• eurozone
• lithopone
• macaroni
• matrimony