Jul 18, 2023
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Make one of these penne pasta recipes and enjoy a satisfying meal any night of the week.
If you love how penne pasta traps the sauce and flavors in each bite, you’ll love the variety in the recipes below.
Penne Pasta Recipes for the Whole Family
If penne pasta is your go-to pasta, both by the way it traps the flavors inside and its friendly bite-sized shape, try one of these recipes the whole family will enjoy:
How to Cook the Perfect Penne
To cook penne pasta, you’ll first want to bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, add a teaspoon of salt to season the water. Then, add the pasta to the water and stir gently. Bring the water back to a boil, reduce the heat so the water doesn’t roll over the pot, and cook for 11 to 12 minutes. Once the pasta is ready, drain the water out with a colander. Remember to reserve pasta water first if the recipe calls for it.
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