Your whole family will love our delicious Gluten Free Penne pasta! The pasta is made with corn and rice, is certified gluten free and has the great taste and texture you can feel good about including in your favorite pasta dishes. Penne is one of the most famous Italian pasta shapes and greatly loved across Italy. Penne, which means “pen” in Italian, is a tube-shape with angled ends, inspired by the quill of an old-style ink pen. Ridged penne are designed for meat, vegetable, cheese and oil or butter-based sauces. They are also perfect for baked dishes made with sauce and cheese.