Ziti is an Italian word meaning "bridegroom." Ziti typically refers to a groom in Italian culture. When English speakers call someone 'ziti,' it generally means that they refer to the shape of long, thin tubes or strands of pasta shaped like an ear of corn. These days the term is more commonly used when referring to newlyweds. On the most basic level, Ziti can refer to a pasta dish. Typically this dish is served with a casserole-type sauce. A cream sauce is another common sauce for Ziti.