PENNE RIGATE

Definition & Description:   From the Latin for "feathers" (reminiscent of old-fashioned quill pens) they are diagonally cut tubular shapes with ridged surfaces.

Best Uses:   Versatile in size and shape, penne takes only 6 minutes to cook! Use it in entrées, side dishes, soup, oven bakes or cold salads. Most pasta sauces are great with penne, but thinner sauces will cling to ridges in penne.