Carmela, so glad they enjoyed it. I have definitely switched around pasta, made it with ziti, whatever is close at hand and close to penne! It's my go-to recipe when I'm entertaining and the guests expect something Italian.

I don't know if you saw it, but I posted the link to the risotto recipe you requested. It's one page back.

We had friends drop in unexpectedly with some wine and cheese. We usually don't cook on Fridays (actually, pretty much never lol), so we ordered a few pizzas, but they wouldn't stay. We have an entire pie left over if anyone wants some!