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noun pen·ne \ ˈpe(n)-(ˌ)nā \

Definition of penne

plural penne

:short thick diagonally cut tubular pasta

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A two-ounce serving of Banza is about 190 calories, while penne packs about 200.

— alexandra sifferlin, Time, "What Is the Best Non-Pasta Pasta?," 22 Aug. 2017
The eggplant is served with a choice of pasta – spaghetti or penne -- or vegetable medley.

— claire perez, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Skip the breadcrumbs in this eggplant parm," 28 July 2017
Her dehydrated versions of gluten-free penne with marinara sauce and Thai curry sell for $12.50 for two servings.

— atlanta life, ajc, "Upscale food, gear bring campsite cooking out of the wild," 7 July 2017
Her dehydrated versions of gluten-free penne with marinara sauce and Thai curry sell for $12.50 for two servings.

— atlanta life, ajc, "Upscale food, gear bring campsite cooking out of the wild," 7 July 2017
Her dehydrated versions of gluten-free penne with marinara sauce and Thai curry sell for $12.50 for two servings.

— atlanta life, ajc, "Upscale food, gear bring campsite cooking out of the wild," 7 July 2017
Her dehydrated versions of gluten-free penne with marinara sauce and Thai curry sell for $12.50 for two servings.

— atlanta life, ajc, "Upscale food, gear bring campsite cooking out of the wild," 7 July 2017
Her dehydrated versions of gluten-free penne with marinara sauce and Thai curry sell for $12.50 for two servings.

— kim severson, New York Times, "Upscale Food and Gear Bring Campsite Cooking Out of the Wild," 26 June 2017
Mmm, stellar – and ditto for the penne and that Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich… Goes down mighty well with a Pimm’s Cup.

— cleveland.com, "28 best happy hours in Greater Cleveland (2017 A-List Dining Guide)," 16 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of penne

Italian, plural of penna, literally, quill, feather, pen, from Latin pinna feather & penna wing — more at pen

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