Easy penne pasta recipes

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Try our dishes using this pasta tube, from pasta alla norma to a goat's cheese one-pot and a lighter puttanesca

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Looking for penne pasta recipes? This tubular shape, that translates literally into 'pens', is perfect for soaking up chunky pasta sauces in its grooves and tubes. Try our ideas below, then check out our spaghetti recipes, tortellini recipes, stuffed pasta shells recipe, creamy pasta recipes and sausage pasta recipes.

Penne pasta recipes

One-pot penne pasta with goat’s cheese and spinach

One of our favourite penne recipes, this pasta combines wilted spinach and soft goat's cheese to create an impressive, creamy dish. Garnish with some extra parmesan, and enjoy this as a simple midweek meal.

One-Pot Pasta Recipe With Goat’s Cheese And Spinach

Penne puttanesca

Another easy penne recipe to whip up without a fuss. This healthy, fresh, raw tomato sauce is a super quick way to liven up your penne. Just add olives, capers, garlic and chilli and enjoy the fresh, full flavour.

Penne with Chopped Puttanesca Sauce Recipe

Penne with broccoli and mustardy sausage meatballs

Try this sausage penne pasta ready in five easy steps. Broccoli adds a fresh, vibrant touch to the creamy mustard sauce.

Pesto penne pasta salad

Stock up on your greens by tossing together this easy five-ingredient penne pasta with spinach, peas and pesto.

Pesto, pea and spinach pasta salad recipe

Penne alla norma

Check out this easy gluten free, vegetarian-friendly penne pasta. This simple recipe is packed with vegetables and low in calories.

Chorizo and SunBlush tomato penne

Make use of ingredients in your store cupboard with this effortless recipe. Want more sauce? Add a tin of chopped tomatoes instead of the Sunblush tomatoes if you like more sauce.

Roasted squash and ricotta penne

There are many recipes for pasta and butternut squash. This one is one of our favourites. Squash is roasted with the flavourings that suit it best, rosemary and chilli then tossed with penne pasta shapes and ricotta. What could be better for a fast midweek, meat-free meal for four?

Penne gorgonzola

Ready in 15 minutes, this easy five-ingredient penne recipe is perfect for when you're on the go.

Caramelised red onion and blue cheese penne

Try something bold and different with this penne pasta recipe. With a mix of caramelised red onion and blue cheese, it's a really indulgent midweek meal.