The difference
Penne vs Sedani
Close in width, but penne is cut on the diagonal into points and runs straight, while sedani is cut square and curves like the celery stalk it is named for. Both are ridged. The angled ends and the curve are the tell.
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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