Penne
Short tubes with angled ends and ridges. The ridges trap chunky sauces; the hollow tube catches thick ones — one of the most versatile everyday pasta shapes.
Used for
- arrabbiata
- tomato sauces
- baked pasta
- creamy sauces
In the kitchen
- boil al dente
- reserve pasta water
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