Meaning & use
penne
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A type of pasta shaped into short tubes with diagonally cut ends.
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She tossed the penne with olive oil, garlic, and roasted tomatoes.
The restaurant's penne arrabbiata is known for its spicy tomato sauce.
A note on using this word
"Penne" is Italian for "quills" or "pens," referring to the pasta's angled, pointed tube shape.
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