A.K.A

penne rigate

What is it?

Italian for “pen,” but referring to a quill, penne pasta is a short tubular pasta cut on an angle. They may be smooth or ridged (the latter are labeled penne rigate), and are a good match for thick sauces.

Don’t have it?

Substitute other short tubular pasta, like ziti or rigatoni.

How to prep:

Boil in abundant well-salted water until tender.

How to store:

Dried pasta will last just about indefinitely in the pantry.

Recipes

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  Zucchini Penne with Ricotta

  When summer squash is in abundance, use it up in this creamy, fresh pasta. Dollop the cheese on each serving, and let diners mix it in to create the sauce.

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  Pasta with Roasted Fennel and Tomatoes

  茴香和番茄烤,果汁mingle to create a luscious sauce. Finocchiona, salami flavored with fennel seeds (finocchio is Italian for fennel), reinforces the fennel flavor of…

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  Rigatoni with Roasted Artichokes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Olives

  Tender roasted artichokes and crispy panko add nutty, toasted flavors to a pasta brimming with briny olives and sweet sun-dried tomatoes.

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  Whole-Grain Penne with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Corn

  Sweet, chewy dried tomatoes and brown butter infused with orange zest and spicy chile boost the whole-grain flavors of the pasta in this simple yet scrumptious weeknight dish. Thai basil…

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  Penne with Ricotta, Caramelized Onion, and Radicchio

  Sweet caramelized onion and creamy cheese tame radicchio’s bitter nature in this wintertime pasta. Fried capers add a crisp jolt of brightness to just about every bite.

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  Penne alla Vodka

  This take on a favorite Italian-American pasta dish is more tomatoey than most versions. For a creamier sauce, add another 2 Tbs. cream.

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  Penne with Smoked Ham, Peas, and Mint

  Fresh mint, a classic pairing with peas, brightens this creamy pasta dish.

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  Pasta with Dandelion Greens, Garlic, and Pine Nuts

  The mellow flavors of sweet pine nuts and toasted garlic complement the bitter greens in this comforting pasta dish.

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  Penne with Asparagus, Shiitake, and Pancetta

  Fresh lemon zest and juice brighten this springtime pasta and enhance the asparagus flavor, while earthy shiitake and salty pancetta round things out. Any short pasta shape will do here,…