Penne is one of the most well-known type of pasta shapes, gracing the menus of most Italian and continental restaurants across the world. In Italian, the term “Penne” refers to the goose feather which was used historically to write with and was cut on a diagonal to achieve a really thin tip.

The medium length tube-shape with ridges cut diagonally at both ends was inspired by the quill of an old-style ink pen.

The large diameter and ridges of Penne make it ideal for retaining sauces and seasonings on the entire surface, inside and out.