I've used penne for this pesto pasta with veggies, but this is one of those instances where literally almost any type of pasta will work. Any short shape like shells or elbows is great. Or a medium shape like rigatoni or cavatappi or bowties. Even spaghetti or fettuccine. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAnd you can use regular or whole wheat, or even an alternative pasta like chickpea or lentil pasta. Whatever you have in your cupboard is what you should use!