penne

Example Sentences

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Cajun chicken pasta is essentially Alfredo in a leather jacket: fettuccine or penne, blackened or “blackened” chicken, a confetti of peppers and scallions, and a liberal snowfall of Cajun seasoning.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Supermarket penne pasta averaged 56p per 500g whereas the lowest gluten-free option averaged £1.22.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 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

And they were served every Wednesday, even though they cost more than to serve everybody’s favorite, penne pasta.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri