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1 Question
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What is the primary ingredient in traditional penne pasta?

Rice

Semolina flour

Cornmeal

Potato starch
2 Question
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Q.

What does the name “penne” mean in Italian?

Noodles

Quills or pens

Tubes

Spikes
3 Question
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What is the distinctive shape of penne pasta?

Flat ribbons

Shells

Cylindrical tubes with diagonal cuts

Spirals
4 Question
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Which of these sauces is penne pasta commonly paired with?

Pesto

Alfredo

Arrabbiata

All of the mentioned
5 Question
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Q.

What is the difference between penne rigate and penne lisce?

Size

Ingredients

Surface texture

Cooking time
6 Question
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Q.

In which Italian region is penne thought to have originated?

Lazio

Campania

Liguria

Emilia-Romagna
7 Question
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Q.

What kitchen tool was originally used to cut penne pasta diagonally?

Knife

Scissors

Pasta wheel

Fountain pen
8 Question
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Q.

What makes penne ideal for holding sauces?

Its thickness

Its short cooking time

Its ridged surface and hollow center

Its flavor
9 Question
30 secondi fa
Q.

Which of the following is a popular baked dish that features penne pasta?

Penne al forno

Penne primavera

Penne carbonara

Penne genovese
10 Question
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Q.

How is penne typically cooked?

Baked dry

Grilled

Boiled in salted water

Steamed