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How to Dress Up Penne Pasta

Penne pasta is classic, bite-size, tube-shaped pasta, commonly served with tomato sauce, though other sauces such as basil pesto or cream sauces are sometimes used, as well. Even though penne pasta may be a classic Italian dish, it can be a little boring, especially if you’re using a premade sauce. It doesn’t have to be though, because there are some simple and healthy ways to dress up penne pasta, whether you’re making it for one person or a large group.

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