This pasta has a tube-like, cylindrical shape with ridges on its surface in order to hold as much sauce as possible. Penne may be served with a range of ingredients, however it fits best with denser sauces as well as dishes consisting of larger pieces of vegetables or meat and therefore, is often found in salads and casseroles. A common dish which includes this type of pasta is the spicy penne all’Arabiata made with chilli, garlic and basil. However, thanks to the versatility of penne, one may be very creative when cooking with this pasta since it always tastes great.