Penne Rigate is one of the most popular short cuts of pasta. Named for its “pen” shape, this tubular pasta has ridges and angled edges that help to draw in sauces. Organic penne pasta is a versatile shape that shines in everything from fresh tomato sauces and marinara sauces to the famously creamy tomato sauce known as Penne alla Vodka.
DeLallo Organic Penne Rigate Pasta comes from the town where pasta was born, a region near Naples, at the beginning of the Amalfi Coast. The art of making our pasta begins with the very best quality certified-organic durum wheat. We carefully choose wheat with the highest gluten index, gluten content and protein content. All of these characteristics affect how the past cooks, as well as its taste and texture. The durum wheat is milled into coarsely ground organic semolina flour and then carefully kneaded with cold, fresh, mineral-rich mountain spring water. We dry our pasta slowly at low temperatures to reproduce the traditional way of making pasta. This method respects the ingredients, preserving the pasta’s color, texture and aroma.
- 100% Italian pasta.
- Made with certified-organic durum wheat.
- Bronze plate extrusion creates a rough surface for absorbing sauces.
- Slow dried at low temperatures.
- Cooks up for that signature al dente texture.
- Manufactured in an egg-free, peanut-free and tree-nut-free facility.
- Vegan/vegetarian.
- Non-GMO.
- Kosher.
Kitchen and Usage Tips:
Organic penne pasta shines in so many pasta dishes. Serve it with the classic creamy tomato sauce, Penne alla Vodka, or an herbaceous marinara. Penne pasta can take on chunkier tomato sauces and vegetable-loaded primavera sauces too! Try it simply with an oil- or butter-based sauce or featured in a cheesy baked pasta dish. In summer, penne rigate is a great cut for pasta salads and creamy macaroni salads.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is organic penne (rigate) pasta?
Organic Penne Rigate Pasta is a tubular pasta shape with ridges and angled ends. Thinner and longer than the classic rigatoni, this popular short cut of pasta is named for its “pen” shape. Penne rigate is versatile and can be used in many recipes—from simple tomato sauces and chunky vegetable sauces to creamy cheese sauces and hearty meat ragús. Penne is best known for its role in the creamy tomato “pink sauce,” Penne alla Vodka. DeLallo Organic Pasta is made with certified-organic durum wheat grown and harvested in Italy.
What is organic penne pasta made of?
DeLallo Organic Penne Pasta is made with superior durum wheat that has been certified organic and mineral spring water. That simple. No enriched flours, additives or preservatives.
What is the difference between organic penne pasta and traditional semolina penne pasta?
There is only one difference between DeLallo Organic Penne Rigate Pasta and our traditional semolina Penne Rigate Pasta is that one is made with durum wheat semolina that has been certified organic.
What is the difference between organic penne pasta and whole wheat penne pasta?
The difference between DeLallo Organic Penne Rigate Pasta and DeLallo Organic Whole-Wheat Penne Rigate Pasta is that the latter is a whole-grain product that is made with the entire kernel of wheat for a dose of heart-healthy fiber. Both varieties of Penne Rigate Pasta are crafted with certified-organic durum wheat semolina that is grown and harvested in Italy.
