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Dry smooth penne with diagonal ends in a shallow bowl.

Penne

Penne are short pasta tubes cut diagonally at the ends, with smooth or ridged surfaces.

Shape
Diagonal-cut tubes
Try with
Meat ragù or arrabbiata

Explore the smooth version

Start with the diagonal ends: they identify the penne family whether the surface is smooth or ridged. For its smooth version, De Cecco recommends meat ragù, vegetable sauces and arrabbiata. Try the smooth shape with a meat sauce to explore the family beyond penne rigate.

The right tools for it

Picked for this food.

  • All-Clad D3 Stainless Steel Stockpot with Lid, 8 qt

    For cooking the pasta in water or broth, following the recipe or package directions.

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  • Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel Stockpot with Cover, 12 qt

    A big clad stockpot with room for a full batch of broth.

    Amazon

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