Penne is probably the most popular pasta shape together with spaghetti. Its ridged shape allows it to go with a wide range of sauces and preparations. Enjoy it hot with your favourite sauce, cold in salads or finished off in the oven in a pasta bake.

By buying Pastificio Artigianale Romita you are sure of getting a true artisanal pasta. They are true masters in pasta-making. The Campania region, where this is from, has a long pasta tradition - it is even said to have been invented here. At Pastificio Romita, they follow strictly traditional methods including slow drying the pasta at a low temperature for 24 to 92 hours. This gives the pasta its characteristic texture and resistance to overcooking.