Making Italy's best pasta for over 140 years, Barilla's classic Penne Rigate is one of the most famous Italian pasta shapes and is popular all over Italy. The name Penne, which means "pen" in Italian, is derived from the shape of the pasta. The quill of an old writing pen inspires the tubular cut with bevelled ends. Suitable for almost any pasta sauce, whether it's oil, dairy or tomato-based, opt for a classic Italian dish like Penne all'Arrabbiata or Penne alla Carbonara. Part of our Classic Blue Box range, which means perfect, quality "al dente" pasta every time.