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ziti

noun
zi·​ti | \ ˈzÄ“-tÄ“ How to pronounce ziti (audio) \
plural ziti

Definition of ziti

: medium-sized tubular pasta

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Stir to combine thoroughly, adding some of the pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, as needed to create a creamy sauce that coats the ziti. Joe Yonan, Twin Cities, "Cook broccoli longer and it becomes as comforting as this bowl of pasta," 20 June 2019 Stir to combine thoroughly, adding some of the pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, as needed to create a creamy sauce that coats the ziti. Joe Yonan, Twin Cities, "Cook broccoli longer and it becomes as comforting as this bowl of pasta," 20 June 2019 There are always specials — a lasagna of the night, maybe made with ground beef and spinach; baked ziti with chicken, hot sausage, smoked mozzarella, and an array of vegetables. BostonGlobe.com, "Where to eat in Greater Boston," 20 June 2019 After dishing out lasagna, ziti and veal to legions of locals and tourists in the Quay shopping center across from Port Everglades, Bravo Ristorante served its final meals June 13. Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, "Bravo Ristorante near Port Everglades closes after 28 years," 17 June 2019 Stir to combine thoroughly, adding some of the pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, as needed to create a creamy sauce that coats the ziti. Joe Yonan, Washington Post, "Forget crisp-tender. Cook broccoli longer and it becomes as comforting as this bowl of pasta.," 16 June 2019 Chicken with broccoli and ziti is a family dinner favorite. Jen Murphy, WSJ, "A Pilot’s Best Job Perk: His Bike Flies Free," 28 July 2018 And get this: Each dish, including David's own Philly cheesesteak, baked ziti, and melted strawberry ice cream cake, can be made with 10 ingredients or less. Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, "Over 135,000 People Have Pre-Ordered David Venable's New Cookbook on QVC," 13 Aug. 2018 The buffet includes a variety of salads, fresh fruit, lobster, pork Marengo, grilled focaccia haddock, chicken marsala, baked ziti, vegetable, dessert and beverages. Courant Community, "Community News For The Enfield Edition," 2 July 2018

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First Known Use of ziti

circa 1845, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ziti

Italian, plural of zito, alteration of zita piece of tubular pasta, probably short for maccheroni di zita, literally, bride's macaroni

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