penne rigate

noun

A form of penne with a ribbed surface (to hold the sauce better).

OriginItalian penne rigate →
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Meanings

nounpenne rigate pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyA form of penne with a ribbed surface (to hold the sauce better).

Origin

  1. Italianpenne rigate
  2. Italianpenne rigate
  3. Englishpenne rigate

Borrowed from Italian penne rigate.

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