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penne

[pen-ey] / ˈpɛn eɪ /
NOUN
macaroni
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Supermarket penne pasta averaged 56p per 500g whereas the lowest gluten-free option averaged £1.22.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025

That could become penne with a creamy carrot-harissa sauce and crispy, chopped chicken thighs.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2025

So, think of this episode as the penne alla vodka of the season.

From New York Times • May 5, 2024

Fans were very upset when the local pizza chain stopped making its deeply satisfying combination of penne, pesto, artichoke hearts and peas, served lightly chilled — perfect for a hot-weather lunch or supper.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2023

You have to understand, the worst penne pasta in Italy, the tubs of it they would give refugees, was still better than the Oklahoma City Olive Garden.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri