Penne is one of the Culinary Counselor's favorite macaroni. This is great in a cream sauce, in fact a can of Anna's Simply Italian Lobster Bisque, tossed with some extra butter and an ounce of cream sherry, topped with some peccorino romano cheese, hmmmmmm; doesn't get any better. The Tri Color Pastas are made from all natural colors. They are a one of a kind product, hand made in the old world traditions of Italy. The colors are made from vegetables, and when cooked they will hold their shape.