The difference
Penne vs Rigatoni
Rigatoni is the wider, straighter, ridged tube, penne is narrower and cut at an angle. Rigatoni's bigger bore swallows a chunky ragu whole where penne's tighter diagonal mouth cannot, so reach for rigatoni when the sauce has real solids.
Penne
- Family
- Tubes
- Size
- 48 to 50 mm long
- Surface
- Ridged
- Cook
- 10 to 12 min
Wants: Arrabbiata, Vodka sauce, Tomato sauce
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