When you think of penne pasta, you're likely thinking of penne rigate, in particular. "Rigate" is Italian for striped, a ...

Rigatoni, on the other hand, is called penne rigate in Italy, with rigate meaning –- yup, you called it –- rigid. This is the first difference between the two pastas. Let's delve into the ...

Add the reserved sprout leaves, cover and remove from the heat. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the penne until al dente. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup of the pasta water.

Al Bronzo will come in six cuts - Bucatini, Mezzi Rigatoni, Penne Rigate, Fusilli, Spaghetti and Linguine. Initially it will only be available at Nordstrom Restaurants where it is being featured ...

When you think of penne pasta, you're likely thinking of penne rigate, in particular. "Rigate" is Italian for striped, a reference to the pasta's ridges. Mostaccioli, on the other hand, is a smooth ...

A dish of baked mostaccioli next to a bowl of rigatoni - Static Media / Shutterstock / Getty ...