Etymology

penne rigate

Today it means: A form of penne with a ribbed surface (to hold the sauce better). Full definition →

Italian penne rigate
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  1. Italian · borrowed frompenne rigate
  2. Italian · borrowed frompenne rigate
  3. English todaypenne rigate

Borrowed from Italian penne rigate.

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