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How do you spell Rigatoni?

Correct spelling

rigatoni

Think 'rigid lines' - one G for ridged pasta tubes.

Why is rigatoni spelled this way?

From Italian rigato, lined or ridged. RIGARE (to draw lines). Tube pasta with ridges on the outside. One g, one t — straightforward compared to its pasta cousins.

Common misspellings of rigatoni

rigatonniriggatonirigatonierigantoni

Example

The rigatoni held the chunky tomato sauce perfectly in its ridged tubes.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell rigatoni?+
The correct spelling is "rigatoni". Think 'rigid lines' - one G for ridged pasta tubes.
Is it rigatonni or rigatoni?+
The correct spelling is "rigatoni", not "rigatonni".

Other commonly misspelled words

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More spelling guides

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