That’s a Pretty Penne

Spaghettini Cucina in Long Beach is a big, cheerful deli with lots of food packed ready to take home. Try the penne pesto with chicken. It’s a large serving of penne with garlicky pesto sauce, diced chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts. A couple of slices of bread come with it.

Penne pesto with chicken, $7.95 at Spaghettini Cucina, 6467 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite E, Long Beach. (562) 431-3606.

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Barbara Hansen