Penne Recipes

When making a creamy bacon & herb penne recipe, it is best to serve the penne al dente, which means it still has a firmness to bite when cooked. Cooking penne pasta al dente enhances its texture in pasta recipes. It also allows the penne to better absorb the flavours of the sauces you choose to pair with it, resulting in a delicious penne dish that will have everyone coming back for more.

When you’re ready to make that creamy chicken penne recipe, here’s how to cook the noodles to perfection:

• Step 1: Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt.
• Step 2: Add the penne to your boiling water and cook for 10-12 minutes.
• Step 3: Once cooked, drain the penne in a colander.
• Step 4: Return the pasta to the pan, drizzle with a little olive oil, and stir through to prevent it from sticking together until you’re ready to combine it with your sauce and other ingredients.

Remember to save some of the pasta water when you drain the penne. The starch in the water can help your sauce cling better to the pasta, resulting in a smoother and more flavourful dish, whether arrabiata penne with bacon & parmesan or chicken and bacon pesto with penne.