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Yalechèuhng tūng fán
Definition
Penne; a type of cylindrical pasta with slanted ends and a hollow center.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the tube shaped pasta with diagonal ends. While many people use the general term 意粉 for all Italian pasta, using this specific name helps distinguish it from spaghetti or fusilli when ordering in a cafe or buying groceries.
Measure word
dip2碟dípExamples
Shall we cook penne tonight?
This type of penne has a very chewy texture.
Related words
Common phrases
creamy penne
penne with tomato sauce
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