12 Yummy Penne Pasta Recipes

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What to cook with penne? Here are 12 of my favourite penne pasta recipes perfect for speedy family dinners and delicious meatless meals.

Simple yet creative ideas to inspire you and to please everybody!

No wonder penne is arguably the most versatile pasta shape out there, and for good reason!

It’s convenient, holds its shape and texture well, pairs beautifully with any creamy or chunky sauce, and can also be baked, making a wonderful, satisfying meal.

We love this chunky tubular pasta with its angled ends that get coated and filled with sauce. This little trick makes penne perfect for almost every recipe, from decadent, creamy pasta sauces to chunky ones with plenty of vegetables.

And we love penne “rigate” even more, which refers to the little ridges that help the pasta sauce cling to each tube beautifully.

How delicious is that?!

Now let’s check out some of our favorite penne pasta recipes, where you can find spicy penne arrabbiata, cream cheese penne, penne with pesto, penne loaded with veggies, and more.

Enjoy! x

Penne pasta recipes

If you loved these penne pasta recipes…

I love carbs and could never get onto one of those low-carb diets out there, so if you’re looking for more pasta recipes, I’m happy to share my vegan pasta recipes or this terrific collection of 13 Super Quick Pasta Recipes ready in less than 15 minutes.

Plus a few more favorites:

Lastly, if you have any questions, let me know. Leave a comment, send me a message, or rate it. I would love to hear from you! x

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