Barilla Penne – 16 oz
- One of the most famous Italian pasta shapes is named for the quill of an old style ink pen
- Cooks in 11 minutes
- Ridged penne are designed for meat, cheese and oil or butter-based sauces
- Good source of thiamin, folic acid, iron, riboflavin and niacin
- Product of USA, Kosher certified
From its humble beginnings in 1877 as a small shop and bakery in Parma, Italy, Barilla has grown and strived to become the internationally trusted brand of pastas, sauces and Italian entrées that it is today. Our mission is to help people live better by bringing well-being and the joy of eating into their everyday lives. Barilla values its customers and employees, and believes that a sense of belonging, courage, and intellectual curiosity inspire our company’s behavior and characterize our pe
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My favorite pasta shape,
Although I make vegetable-based sauces, the shapes are equally perfect for meat sauces. They also are very sturdy, making them a good choice for pasta dishes with heavier sauces that are laden with larger pieces of meat or vegetables.
To best illustrate how well this shape works with sauces I have uploaded a photo in the customer-supplied images at the top of this page. You can clearly see from the photo how beautifully the sauce coats and clings to the pasta, and also how easy it is to make a quick dinner since I also provided an ingredient list.
If you are counting calories or carbs be aware that the box contains approximately eight 200 calorie servings. Each serving contains 42 grams of carbs. A serving also contains a gram of fat. On the plus side there is zero cholesterol or sodium, and there is a decent amount of vitamins and minerals per serving: 10% iron, 35% thiamin, 15% riboflavin, 15% niacin and 30% folic acid of recommended daily requirements. Each serving also contains 7 grams of protein.
Buon appetito!
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|tastes ravishing with a meaty or butter sauce,
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|Pretty good….,
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