What to do with whole wheat penne
Penne is a tube-shaped pasta that cooks in about 10–12 minutes in boiling water. The whole wheat version in your bag has more fiber than regular pasta, with a slightly nuttier, heartier bite — and the ridges catch sauce beautifully.
Mild and nutty with a firm, satisfying chew.
Whole wheat pasta digests more slowly than white pasta thanks to its fiber, so it raises blood sugar more gently — pair it with protein and vegetables and you've got a balanced, blood-sugar-aware plate.
3 ways to use it
- 01Boil and toss (easiest)
Cook in plenty of boiling water for 10–12 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain, then toss with a little oil, garlic, and any vegetables you have.
- 02Make a quick pasta dinner
Toss the cooked penne with sautéed vegetables and a spoon of soup or a simple tomato sauce, and top with cheese for a 20-minute dinner.
- 03Turn it into pasta salad
Cool cooked penne under cold water, then mix with chopped vegetables, lemon, and a little oil — a make-ahead lunch that keeps for days.
Keep it fresh
- →Dry pasta keeps for months in the pantry — no rush.
- →Salt the boiling water and don't overcook; firm pasta holds up better and digests more gently.
- →Cooked pasta keeps 3–4 days in the fridge; toss with a drop of oil so it doesn't clump.
Recipes with whole wheat penne.
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