Penne
noun
A type of pasta that is tube-shaped.
I cooked penne for dinner last night.

Often appears as...
- penne pasta
- penne alfredo
noun
A type of pasta that is tube-shaped.
I cooked penne for dinner last night.

Often appears as...
- penne pasta
- penne alfredo
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Pronunciation
Pronounced as 'pen-neh', with emphasis on the first syllable and a short 'eh' sound.

Can you pass the penne, please?
Italian Cuisine
'Penne' is typically used in Italian recipes and pairs with various sauces.

Tonight's menu features penne bolognese.
Dish Modifier
In English, 'penne' is often used to describe the kind of pasta in a dish.

I'm craving chicken penne alfredo.
Pronunciation
Pronounced as 'pen-neh', with emphasis on the first syllable and a short 'eh' sound.

Can you pass the penne, please?
Italian Cuisine
'Penne' is typically used in Italian recipes and pairs with various sauces.

Tonight's menu features penne bolognese.
Dish Modifier
In English, 'penne' is often used to describe the kind of pasta in a dish.

I'm craving chicken penne alfredo.
Pronunciation
Pronounced as 'pen-neh', with emphasis on the first syllable and a short 'eh' sound.

Can you pass the penne, please?
Italian Cuisine
'Penne' is typically used in Italian recipes and pairs with various sauces.

Tonight's menu features penne bolognese.
Dish Modifier
In English, 'penne' is often used to describe the kind of pasta in a dish.

I'm craving chicken penne alfredo.
Video examples
Why pasta comes in all...
that you can shape in any way you want. I mean, really, wouldn't you go crazy? So fresh and dry, but then, there's also long and short. And then within those families, there's even more diversity. Let's talk about some really classical types of short pasta. Penne -- we all know them, right?
Video examples
Why pasta comes in all...
that you can shape in any way you want. I mean, really, wouldn't you go crazy? So fresh and dry, but then, there's also long and short. And then within those families, there's even more diversity. Let's talk about some really classical types of short pasta. Penne -- we all know them, right?
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Quote examples
Ross Barkley
English Athlete
Each individual has their own pre-match ritual and pick off the menu. But I usually have a bit of pesto - either spaghetti or penne. On game-day I'll add a bit of meat to it and maybe some greens.

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Leroy Sane
German Athlete
My favourite meal is penne carbonara - that's good for an athlete, right?

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Jordan Henderson
English Athlete
My favourite meal is probably chicken with penne pasta and pesto.

Quote examples
Ross Barkley
English Athlete
Each individual has their own pre-match ritual and pick off the menu. But I usually have a bit of pesto - either spaghetti or penne. On game-day I'll add a bit of meat to it and maybe some greens.

Quote examples
Leroy Sane
German Athlete
My favourite meal is penne carbonara - that's good for an athlete, right?

Quote examples
Jordan Henderson
English Athlete
My favourite meal is probably chicken with penne pasta and pesto.

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