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title: "Ziti Pasta"
description: "Ziti is a tube-shaped Italian pasta from Campania and Sicily, often baked with rich sauces. Similar to penne but cut straight, it's perfect for hearty dishes."
date: "2025-07-23T12:10:06+00:00"
date_modified: "2025-07-23T12:10:06+00:00"
author: "Devendra Khati"
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# Ziti Pasta

Ziti is a type of pasta originating from Italy, specifically the Campania and Sicily regions. It’s characterized by long, hollow tubes, similar to penne but without the diagonal ends. Ziti is often broken into smaller pieces before cooking and is commonly used in baked pasta dishes with rich sauces.