Penne (pronounce /ˈpɛni/ (UK), or /ˈpɛneɪ/ (US)) is a type of pasta with cylinder shaped pieces, usually with a ridged surface with the ends cut diagonally. The same or similar shape is also called mostaccioli and ziti, which also refer to particular dishes made from penne-shaped pasta.Penne is the plural form of the Italian penna, deriving from Latin penna (meaning "feather" or "quill").