What does penne pasta look like?

Chef's answer
Penne is likely already a family favorite in your kitchen. It's a hollow cylinder-shaped noodle with slanted edges. It has ridges that make its texture ideal for catching sauce. You might also see it called mostaccioli.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
COOKING YOUR PASTA
  • Bring 4 - 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil, add salt to taste.
  • Add contents of package to boiling water. Stir gently.
  • Return to a boil. For authentic "al dente" pasta, boil uncovered, stirring occasionally for11 minutes. ...
  • Remove from heat. ...
  • Serve immediately with your favorite Barilla sauce.
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    COOKING YOUR PASTA
  • Bring 4 - 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil, add salt to taste.
  • Add contents of package to boiling water. Stir gently.
  • Return to a boil. For authentic "al dente" pasta, boil uncovered, stirring occasionally for11 minutes. ...
  • Remove from heat. ...
  • Serve immediately with your favorite Barilla sauce.
  • .
    COOKING YOUR PASTA
  • Bring 4 - 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil, add salt to taste.
  • Add contents of package to boiling water. Stir gently.
  • Return to a boil. For authentic "al dente" pasta, boil uncovered, stirring occasionally for11 minutes. ...
  • Remove from heat. ...
  • Serve immediately with your favorite Barilla sauce.
  • .
    COOKING YOUR PASTA
  • Bring 4 - 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil, add salt to taste.
  • Add contents of package to boiling water. Stir gently.
  • Return to a boil. For authentic "al dente" pasta, boil uncovered, stirring occasionally for11 minutes. ...
  • Remove from heat. ...
  • Serve immediately with your favorite Barilla sauce.
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    Tubular shapes like penne and ziti are perfect with hearty, thick sauces like ragu. Rigate, the ridged ones, capture even more sauce. Wide, flat pastas like pappardelle are ideal for sopping up creamy sauces. Generally, the wider the noodle, the heavier the sauce.
    For authentic "al dente" pasta, boil uncovered, stirring occasionally for11 minutes. For more tender pasta, boil an additional 1 minute. Remove from heat. Drain well..
    Penne is likely already a family favorite in your kitchen. It's a hollow cylinder-shaped noodle with slanted edges. It has ridges that make its texture ideal for catching sauce. You might also see it called mostaccioli.
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