We at Barilla are Enthusiastic About Pasta. We Have Been Making Pasta Since 1877, After All. Barilla Pasta, an Italian family-run food company, is known for its superior quality and consistently "al dente" perfection. Made from the finest durum wheat, our penne is suitable for vegan or vegetarian diets, non-GMO verified, and peanut-free.Penne, which translates to "pen" from the Italian, is a shape modeled after the quill of an archaic ink pen.Penne's gorgeously ridged shape makes it versatile; it can be baked in your favorite pasta casserole or served with sauces based on meat, vegetables, olive oil, or dairy.