Rigatoni is a popular type of Italian pasta that comes in the form of a tube-like shape with ridged edges. It is from these ridges that the pasta derives its name, which comes from rigati, an Italian term for “ridged”. It closely resembles penne, but different in that rigatoni features a larger diameter and is not cut on a diagonal line.
Since the distinctive rigatoni shape has enjoyed popularity in many countries outside of Italy, it can be found in many American Italian-style restaurants. At our Bothell Italian restaurant, you can enjoy this classic pasta in the form of our rigatoni bolognese, which comes with ground veal and lamb ragu, rosemary, red wine, and pecorino-romano.