Definition

A type of pasta that is shaped like short, wide tubes with ridges on the outside.

Example

I cooked rigatoni with a delicious tomato sauce for dinner.

Conversation

Have you ever tried rigatoni pasta before?

Yes, I love it! The texture is so great.

I think it's perfect for a hearty sauce.

Definitely! It holds the sauce really well.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rigatoni comes from the Italian word 'rigare' (meaning to groove or to line), which refers to the ridges on the pasta. The suffix '-oni' is a diminutive form in Italian, indicating a larger size. Therefore, rigatoni refers to a larger type of pasta that is grooved or ridged.

Memory Tip

Think of the Italian word 'rigare' meaning to groove, which helps you remember that rigatoni is a type of pasta with grooves.

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