Rigatoni vs. Penni — What's the Difference?

Rigatoni (Italian: [riɡaˈtoːni]) are a form of tube-shaped pasta of varying lengths and diameters originating in Italy. They are larger than penne and ziti, and sometimes slightly curved, though not as curved as elbow macaroni.

(historical) A former Finnish currency unit, worth 100 of the markka.

Pasta in the form of short hollow fluted tubes.

100 penni equal 1 markka

Pasta in ribbed, slightly curved, large-sized tubes.

A ribbed tubular form of pasta, larger than penne but with square-cut ends, often slightly curved.

Tubular pasta in short ribbed pieces