Mac Tens are a hollow pasta in the shape of a smooth tube, like a short straw. The traditional name for this pasta, Ziti, means bride or bridegroom, although the stories of why the Italians gave this pasta the name for those getting married can vary. It originated in Campagna, Italy, or perhaps Sicily. Mac Tens pair best with chunky sauces, particularly meat sauces that can get trapped in the hollow centers. It's also well known as the go-to pasta for baked ziti, a pasta casserole dish loaded with cheese and sauce.
