Penne's hollow, tubular shape makes it ideal for holding hearty, chunky, and clingy sauces such as pasta alla vodka, ragù, basil pesto, and marinara. Oftentimes, it's used in baked pasta dishes since ...

When I first packed my bags and moved to Florence, Italy, five years ago, I came as a culinary student ready to learn just about everything in Italian cuisine, from tiramisu to tortellini. However, it ...