Pasta Toscana Penne Rigate is a 1 lb (454 g) bag of ridged tube pasta made from 100 percent Tuscan Durum Wheat Semolina and shaped through traditional bronze dies. The ridged surface is built to catch and hold chunky sauces. Available as a single bag or in packs of 3 and 6, shipped fast from New Jersey.
Pasta Toscana Penne Rigate: Bronze-Die Ridged Tubes from Tuscan Durum Wheat
- Bronze-die crafted — shaped through traditional bronze dies for a rough, ridged surface that grips sauce
- 100 percent Tuscan Durum Wheat Semolina — premium Italian wheat grown in Tuscany for a firm al dente bite
- Ridged penne rigate shape — the ultimate sauce-catcher; ideal for arrabbiata, vodka sauce, or Bolognese
- 1 lb (454 g) bag — a generous family-size portion of premium Italian pasta
- Product of Tuscany, Italy — shaped and slow-dried using artisanal methods for consistent texture
- Pack options — Single, Pack of 3, and Pack of 6 for weeknight dinners or stocking the pantry
How to Use
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil, add the penne, and cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente with a firm bite. Drain and toss immediately with your sauce, reserving a cup of pasta water to loosen it as needed. Penne rigate grips sauce on the ridged exterior and holds sauce inside the tube, and it also holds up well in baked pasta al forno. Store the unopened bag in a cool, dry pantry.
About Pasta Toscana
Pasta Toscana is an artisan Italian pasta brand rooted in the agricultural traditions of Tuscany, Italy. Each shape is made from premium Tuscan Durum Wheat Semolina and shaped through traditional bronze dies, which leave a rough, porous surface that ordinary Teflon-extruded pasta does not have. The pasta is then slow-dried using traditional methods to preserve flavor and texture. Browse more Italian staples in our Pasta collection. Learn more at pastatoscana.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Pasta Toscana Penne Rigate contain allergens?
Yes. Pasta Toscana Penne Rigate is made from durum wheat semolina, so it contains wheat and gluten. No separate facility allergen statement is listed on this product, so anyone with a wheat allergy, celiac disease, or other gluten sensitivity should read the printed ingredient panel on the bag before cooking, since packaging can change between production runs.
How should I store and cook Pasta Toscana Penne Rigate?
Store the unopened bag in a cool, dry pantry away from direct sunlight; dry pasta keeps well for up to two years at room temperature. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil, cook until al dente, then drain and toss with sauce right away. Once opened, reseal the bag or transfer to an airtight container.
What is the difference between Pasta Toscana Penne Rigate and the Organic Penne Rigate?
This penne is made from conventional Tuscan Durum Wheat Semolina and bronze-die crafted, while the Organic Penne Rigate is USDA Certified Organic and made from wheat grown without synthetic pesticides. Both share the same ridged tube shape and 1 lb bag; the difference is the organic certification, not the shape or cook time.
Is Pasta Toscana Penne Rigate imported from Italy?
Yes. This pasta is milled and shaped in Tuscany, Italy from Tuscan Durum Wheat Semolina, then imported for sale in the United States and Canada. Real Prime Deals ships every order from our New Jersey warehouse, so customers receive the same bronze-die Italian pasta sold in Tuscany.