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Rigatoni

See why ridged rigatoni suits ragù, chunky sauces and pasta bakes, with cooking tips and useful penne substitutions.

▥Large straight tubes with ridges and square-cut ends.
Origin

Rigatoni is common in central and southern Italian cooking, including Roman pasta dishes.

Texture

Substantial walls and a deeply ridged exterior.

Cooking

Stir early so tubes do not nest together. For bakes, drain about 3 minutes before al dente.

Sauce pairing

What rigatoni holds well.

  • Meat ragù
  • Pasta bakes
  • Chunky tomato and vegetable sauces

Famous dishes

  • Pasta alla Norma
  • One-Pot Tomato Chicken Pasta
  • Roasted Vegetable Pasta Bake
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