Unico Penne Rigate
Unico Penne Rigate
Unico Penne Rigate are angled, ridged tubes — the ridges and hollow centre grab hearty tomato and meat sauces, and they hold up beautifully baked.
Highlights
- Angled tubes with ridged surface
- Ridges and hollow centre hold hearty sauces
- Excellent baked (al forno)
- Ridged tubes that are excellent baked
What is Unico Penne Rigate?
Short, angle-cut tubes with ridged (rigate) surfaces. The ridges and open ends grab and hold thick tomato, meat and vegetable sauces, and the sturdy tube keeps its shape in baked dishes — making penne rigate one of the most popular all-round short pastas.
Why Choose Unico Penne Rigate?
- Ridges grab hearty, chunky sauces
- Holds shape in baked dishes
- The most versatile short tube
- Hollow centre fills with sauce
How Do You Use Unico Penne Rigate?
Common Uses
- Hearty tomato and meat sauces
- Baked pasta (al forno)
- Arrabbiata and vodka sauces
- Vegetable and chunky sauces
Best Pairings
- Tomato and meat sauces
- Baked cheese dishes
- Chunky vegetables
- Spicy arrabbiata
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 Rigate
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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 Rigate come in?
Unico Penne Rigate is available in the following: 900 g, 750 g.
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5. Is Penne Rigate kosher?
Unico Penne Rigate is kosher certified. Look for the certification symbol on the package.
Recipes Using Unico Penne Rigate
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Penne with Broccoli
A southern-Italian-style pasta where broccoli and penne cook together, dressed in a long-simmered tomato sauce with a…
Key Ingredients: Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Whole Tomatoes · Unico Anchovies
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Pasta with Sausage, Roasted Peppers & Tomato Ragu
A rich ragu of Italian sausage, roasted peppers and tomatoes built on a soffritto and red wine, tossed with penne and…
Key Ingredients: Unico Flame Roasted Sweet Peppers — Whole · Unico Diced Tomatoes · Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Pasta alla Norma
The Sicilian classic: penne tossed with a simple tomato sauce and golden fried eggplant, finished with fresh basil.
Key Ingredients: Unico Diced Tomatoes · Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Sunflower Oil
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Pasta with Eggplant
Penne tossed with a simple tomato sauce and golden fried eggplant, finished with basil — a close cousin of pasta alla…
Key Ingredients: Unico Whole Tomatoes · Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Vegetable Oil
Cooking Guides & Tips
- Durum Semolina and What Makes Good Dried Pasta Why good dried pasta is made from durum wheat semolina, and what bronze-die cutting and slow drying have to do with how it cooks.
- 30-Minute Weeknight Pasta: A Method, Not a Recipe A repeatable formula for fast pasta dinners from the pantry — pick a pasta, a fat, an aromatic, a sauce and a finish.
- The Classic: A Week of Meals from Pasta, Unico Passata and Olive Oil How three pantry staples — dried pasta, Unico Passata and good olive oil — become a whole week of easy, satisfying dinners.
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Unico Penne Rigate for Everyday Cooking
Unico Penne Rigate are ridged, angle-cut tubes of durum wheat semolina. The ridges and hollow centre grab hearty tomato, meat and vegetable sauces, and the sturdy tube holds its shape baked — one of the most versatile short pastas, distinct from the smooth penne lisce and the larger rigatoni.