ziti and penne are basically the same pasta and i don't know why they're considered different
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if you do know why (or even what the actual difference *is* in the first place) please let us know, i'm curious
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@Felthry Ziti is typically formed into much longer tubes that are broken up by hand during the cooking process, used in baked pasta dishes, or stuffed, while penne is pre-cut at an angle and used as a carrier for sauces.

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@LexYeen Is the ultimate difference just in how they're used, then? It sounds like the end result is pretty much identical.
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@Felthry They also appear to be different diameters and wall thicknesses. Additionally, penne is sometimes ridged for extra surface area.

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