rigatoni
Definition
Noun A type of pasta that is shaped like short, wide tubes with ridges on the outside.
Usage
"Rigatoni" is an uncountable noun used to refer to this specific pasta shape, both in its dry form and when cooked as part of a dish. It is typically served with hearty, chunky sauces that cling to its ridges and fill its tubes.
Examples
- The recipe calls for one pound of rigatoni.
- I prefer rigatoni with a thick meat sauce.
- She baked the rigatoni with cheese and vegetables.
Advanced Usage
- As a Dish Name: The word can be used as the name of a prepared meal, where the pasta is the primary ingredient.
- Tonight's special is a sausage and mushroom rigatoni.
Variants and Related Words
- Pasta (n): The general category of Italian food made from dough, including shapes like spaghetti, penne, and rigatoni.
- Penne (n): A similar tube-shaped pasta, but typically cut diagonally and sometimes smooth.
Synonyms
- Pasta (general term)
- Macaroni (a general term for tube-shaped pasta, though shapes differ)
Notes on Meaning
This word refers specifically to the physical shape of the pasta. It does not describe a flavor or a completed recipe, but the ingredient itself.
Noun
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tubular pasta in short ribbed pieces
