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'Penne' (IPA UK: ['pɛni], US: ['pɛneɪ]) is a type of pasta. Pieces have a cylindrical shape and, usually, their ends are cut diagonally. ''Penne'' is the plural form of the Italian ''penna'', deriving from Latin ''penna'' (meaning "feather" or "quill").
In Italy, ''penne'' are produced in two variants: "''penne lisce''" (smooth) and "''penne rigate''" (furrowed), the latter having ridges on each noodle.