penne
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of penne
1970–75; < Italian, plural of penna pen, feather, quill
Example Sentences
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Tesco's high-protein penne pasta contains 8.8g of protein per 100g, while their normal penne contains 5.8g of protein for the same weight.
From BBC • May 11, 2025
Let’s say you find chicken thighs, carrots, half a box of penne, an almost-empty jar of harissa, some butter and heavy cream.
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
And if players want a heartier meal, there will be a hot food buffet with chicken breasts, green beans, penne pasta with marinara sauce and baby red potatoes.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2024
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
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