Penne

Also listed as Penne Pasta and Penne Rigate.

Grains & Bakery

This is what the ingredient is.

Penne is tube-shaped pasta cut on an angle. Labels may say penne.

Here is why it shows up on the label.

It is served with sauces and baked pasta dishes.

Here is what food agencies say.

FDA pasta labeling applies.

Here is what research has found.

Contains wheat.

Here are a few things worth knowing.

Cook al dente.

Sources

  • FDA Food Labeling
  • USDA FSIS
  • FDA Recalls

How to read this page

We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.

v1.0Updated 9/21/2026