ziti

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Ziti is a type of medium-sized tubular pasta that originated in Italy. The name "ziti" comes from the Italian word zita, meaning "bride," and it was historically associated with weddings. Ziti is similar in shape to other tubular pastas like rigatoni and penne, but it is typically cut straight across rather than at an angle. While ziti can be smooth, ridged versions like ziti rigate also exist. This pasta is versatile and commonly used in baked dishes and with heavy sauces.12

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rigatoni
…ridged forms of penne and ziti. Both penne and ziti are cut on an angle rather than straight across, however, and all three are more slender than rigatoni. Ziti and tortiglioni are common in Naples and the Campania region, though less common elsewhere.
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…ridged forms of penne and ziti. Both penne and ziti are cut on an angle rather than straight across, however, and all three are more slender than rigatoni. Ziti and tortiglioni are common in Naples and the Campania region, though less common elsewhere.
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