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Penne Rigate
Cooks in 10 minutes
Penne is one of the most famous Italian pasta shapes and is loved across Italy. Penne, which means 'pen' in Italian, gets its name from its shape. The tube-shape with angled ends was inspired by the quill of an old style ink pen.
Made with
Semolina
Pack size / servings
500g
Benefits
- Great source of energy
- Low Glycemic Index
- Keeping you fuller for longer
Perfect for
The large diameter and ridges of Penne make it ideal for retaining sauces on the entire surface, inside and out! Try Penne with chunkier meat or vegetable-based sauces, and spicy tomato-based sauces. Penne is also a favourite in baked pasta dishes.
Ingredients
- Semolina
- Water
Nutrition facts
Values | Units | Average Nutritional Values |
|---|---|---|
Energy | 1293 kJ (309 Cal) | 1521 kJ (364 Cal) |
Protein | 10.2 g | 12 g |
Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2 g |
Sat Fat | 0.4 g | 0.5 g |
Carbohydrate | 60.9 g | 71.7 g |
Sugar | 3 g | 3.5 g |
Dietary Fibre | 2.6 g | 3 g |
Sodium | less than 5 mg | 5 mg |
Cooking instructions
Salt will help flavour to the pasta but avoid adding oil to the water as your sauce won't stick.
