Mezze penne
Mezze penne are a shorter version of penne, with the same diagonal-cut tube shape.
- Shape
- Short diagonal-cut tubes
- Try with
- Creamy tomato or cheese sauces
Creamy sauces for shorter penne
The shortened length is the useful distinction from penne. De Cecco suggests its ridged mezze penne with creamy tomato sauces, cheese sauces or spoonable soups. Try a cheese sauce when you want the smaller format to be part of a creamy dish.
Worth knowing next
- Mezzi rigatoniOur suggestion: compare mezzi rigatoni: short ridged tubes, to try with meat, vegetable or fish sauces.
- PenneOur suggestion: compare penne: diagonal-cut tubes, to try with meat ragù or arrabbiata.
- Penne rigateOur suggestion: compare penne rigate: ridged diagonal-cut tubes, to try with arrabbiata or baked pasta.
