Did You Know?
Penne means 'quills' in Italian — the shape was designed to look like the tip of a quill pen, with the diagonal cut mimicking the angle used to sharpen feathers for writing.
Overview
Italy (Liguria · Year-round · grains
Tube-shaped pasta with angled ends (penne rigate has ridged sides), excellent for holding chunky sauces inside and outside the pasta.
Italy (Liguria
Origin
Year-round
Season
Easy
Difficulty
grains
Category
Flavor Profile
Neutralstarchypasta
Storage Tips
Store in airtight container for up to 2 years.
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How to Cook with Penne
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Cook until al dente and toss with sauce immediately. Classic with arrabbiata, vodka sauce, and pesto. Use in pasta bakes and casseroles.
Best Pairings
arrabbiata saucetomato saucecream saucevegetablessausage
Substitutes
Rigatoni, fusilli, ziti
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Penne
Nutrition Highlights
fat
2
carbs
74
fiber
3
protein
13
calories
371
Quick Facts
Categorygrains
OriginItaly (Liguria, Sicily)
SeasonYear-round
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Good source of complex carbohydrates. Whole grain penne provides fiber.
Penne Photos
3 photos showcasing Penne in its many forms
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Penne
grains
OriginItaly (Liguria
SeasonYear-round
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Neutralstarchypasta
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Pairs Well With
arrabbiata saucetomato saucecream saucevegetablessausage
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