Mostaccioli vs. Rigatoni

Mostacciolinoun

A type of penne pasta which resembles ziti.

Mostacciolinoun

pasta somewhat resembling little moustaches

Rigatoninoun

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

Rigatoninoun

tubular pasta in short ribbed pieces

Rigatoninoun

pasta in the form of short hollow fluted tubes.

Rigatoni

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.