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1 Cup of Penne Pasta Nutrition Information

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Andrea Cespedes

Penne pasta is a type of macaroni formed into two-inch long, tubular shapes. They are also known as mostaccioli. according to All Recipes. The diagonal cuts at the end make them resemble the end of a “quill pen,” which is where they get their name.