National Pasta Day — Penne Rigate

Somewhere between the art of simplicity and the science of starch, we find pasta. Today, National Pasta Day gives everyone a reason to twirl, scoop, or simply stare.

This is De Cecco Penne Rigate — cooked plain, no sauce, no garnish, just the shape itself. Its ridged tubes catch light like sculpture, emphasizing design over indulgence. Spaghetti may dominate every chart of popularity, but penne holds its ground as the world’s second favorite — a form engineered to hold flavor and look good doing it.

Pasta’s lineage stretches back more than 700 years, from the first written mentions in Sicily to its industrial rise in the 19th century. Whether on a plate, in a bowl, or on black aluminum, its appeal is constant: geometry, texture, and the quiet perfection of repetition.

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October 17, 2025 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: black background, commercial food, culinary design, De Cecco, fine food, food art, Food Photography, food still life, Italian food, minimalist food, national pasta day, pasta, penne, penne rigate, photography, ridged pasta, simplicity, spaghetti, starch, studio photography, texture | Leave a comment