Unico Penne Lisce
Unico Penne Lisce
Unico Penne Lisce are smooth (un-ridged) angled tubes — their silky surface suits lighter, smoother sauces that glide rather than cling.
Highlights
- Smooth, un-ridged angled tubes
- Silky surface for smoother sauces
- A lighter feel than ridged penne
- Smooth tubes for silky sauces
What is Unico Penne Lisce?
Angle-cut tubes with a smooth (lisce) rather than ridged surface. Without ridges, sauce glides over them, so penne lisce is preferred for lighter, silkier sauces and creamy or oil-based dishes where a smoother mouthfeel is wanted — the smooth-surface counterpart to penne rigate.
Why Choose Unico Penne Lisce?
- Smooth surface for silkier sauces
- A lighter mouthfeel than ridged penne
- Sauce glides for a delicate finish
- The smooth alternative to penne rigate
How Do You Use Unico Penne Lisce?
Common Uses
- Light, smooth tomato sauces
- Creamy sauces
- Olive-oil based dishes
- Pasta salads
Best Pairings
- Cream and butter sauces
- Olive oil and herbs
- Light tomato sauces
- Mild cheeses
Nutritional Information
Per 1 cup (85 g) dry pasta
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 | |
| Fat | 1.5 g | 2 % |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2 % |
| + Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate | 64 g | |
| Fibre | 4 g | 14 % |
| Sugars | 2 g | 2 % |
| Protein | 11 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Potassium | 175 mg | 4 % |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2 % |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14 % |
| Thiamine | 0.55 mg | 46 % |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 mg | 8 % |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 31 % |
| Folate | 290 µg DFE | 73 % |
* 5 % or less is a little, 15 % or more is a lot
Ingredients
Canadian durum wheat semolina, niacin, ferrous sulphate (iron), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), folic acid.
Allergens
Contains wheat. May contain egg.
Certification
- Kosher
Frequently Asked Questions About Unico Penne Lisce
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1. How long does dry pasta take to cook?
Most dry pasta cooks in roughly 8 to 12 minutes in plenty of boiling salted water, depending on the shape and how al dente you like it. Always follow the cooking time printed on the package.
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2. How much dry pasta should I cook per person?
A typical single serving is about 85 g of dry pasta, the serving size used on the nutrition panel. Adjust up or down depending on appetites and whether it is a main or a side.
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3. Does dry pasta contain wheat or egg?
Unico pasta contains wheat and may contain egg. Always check the label if you have a food allergy.
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4. What sizes does Penne Lisce come in?
Unico Penne Lisce is available in the following: 900 g.
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5. Is Penne Lisce kosher?
Unico Penne Lisce is kosher certified. Look for the certification symbol on the package.
Recipes Using Unico Penne Lisce
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Penne with Sweet Peppers
Penne in a savoury sauce of roasted sweet peppers, anchovy and garlic, lightened with white wine and a little tomato,…
Key Ingredients: Unico Anchovies · Unico Flame Roasted Sweet Peppers — Whole · Gallo Olive Oil
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Penne Pugliese with Sausage and Rapini
A robust Puglian restaurant dish: veal sausage, pancetta, rapini and white kidney beans in tomato sauce over penne, t…
Key Ingredients: Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Pasta Sauce — Original · Unico Penne Lisce
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Insalata di Pasta Brillante
A make-ahead penne salad with anchovies, capers and sweet pepper strips in chili-flecked olive oil, finished with tom…
Key Ingredients: Unico Anchovies · Unico Capers · Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Unico Penne Lisce for Everyday Cooking
Unico Penne Lisce are smooth, un-ridged angled tubes of durum wheat semolina. Without ridges, sauce glides over them — making penne lisce the choice for lighter, silkier and creamy sauces, the smooth-surface counterpart to the ridged penne rigate.