"Ken Knecht" > wrote in message
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>I assume it's a pasta shape. I looked in Google but while seeing lots of
> recipes I couldn't find a description.
>
> TIA

From the Ronzoni web site:

Penne Rigate Definition & Description: From the Latin for "feathers"
(reminiscent of old-fashioned quill pens) they are diagonally cut tubular
shapes with ridged surfaces. Best Uses: Versatile in size and shape, penne
takes only 6 minutes to cook! Use it in entrées, side dishes, soup, oven
bakes or cold salads. Most pasta sauces are great with penne, but thinner
sauces will cling to ridges in penne.

http://www.ronzoni.com/cooking/Pasta...N=Short+Shapes