Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta alla Norma
Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta alla Norma
This dish features eggplant, cherry tomatoes, and shrimp, creating a flavourful and memorable date night meal
35 minutes total
- Beginner
- Black Pepper
- Classic Blue Box
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Heart
- Quick and Easy Recipes
- Red or White Wine
- Seafood
- Shrimp
- Tomato
Show your love language when you dish up this Barilla Love Pasta alla Norma! Featuring the limited-edition Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta, this dish incorporates fresh vegetables and delicious jumbo shrimp—there’s a reason why the recipe name translates to "masterpiece." Show your loved ones just how much they mean to you and create this recipe today!
Date Night and Wine Pairings
Ingredients
Serves 4
| 1 box | Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta |
| 2 | shallots, thinly sliced |
| 4 | garlic cloves, minced |
| 1/2 tsp | crushed chili flakes |
| 1/4 cup | olive oil + 1/4 set aside |
| 1 | eggplant, cut into small cubes |
| 1 pt | cherry tomatoes |
| 1/2 cup | white wine |
| 2 | tomatoes, diced |
| 1 cup | fresh chopped basil + more for serving |
| 1/2 cup | pasta cooking water |
| 1/2 cup | freshly grated parmesan cheese + more for serving |
| 4-8 | jumbo shrimp, peeled |
| To taste | salt and freshly ground pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions. *Such a line meets the VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, LACTOSE-FREE AND KOSHER needs
Method
Chef's tip
This recipe can also be made using Barilla Penne Rigate pasta or any short pasta shape.
Step 1
In a large sauté pan, gently sauté the garlic, shallots, and crushed chili flakes in 1/4 cup of olive oil over low heat. Cook for 3 minutes or until the shallots are tender.
Step 2
Increase the heat, then add the eggplant with 1/4 cup of olive oil. Add a pinch of salt and fry the eggplant for about 8 minutes or until well browned.
Step 3
Add the cherry tomatoes, continue cooking for two minutes, then deglaze with white wine.
Step 4
Add the tomatoes and basil, then continue cooking for 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5
In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the Barilla pasta until al dente. Reserve some cooking water, drain, and add to the sauce.
Step 6
Add Parmesan and a little cooking water if needed, then toss the pasta with the sauce.
Step 7
In a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil, grill the jumbo shrimp for 1 minute on each side. Season with salt and pepper; you can also season them to taste.
Step 8
When the shrimp are ready, serve the pasta in beautiful bowls, then top with the shrimp, a bit more Parmesan, and basil.
Heart Shape Love Pasta
Barilla Love Pasta is available for a limited time only at select retailers nationwide including Walmart, IGA, Metro Quebec, Save-On-Foods, Giant Tiger, and Federated Co-op.
Bring a little extra love to your table with Barilla Love Pasta! This limited edition heart shaped pasta is crafted with Barilla’s 145+ years of Italian expertise in pasta making, resulting in a high-quality, non GMO pasta with ridges designed to perfectly cling to a variety of pasta sauces.
Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner, a family gathering, or simply looking to share a meaningful meal with friends, Barilla Love Pasta is a delicious way to create moments of connection and care in the lead-up to Valentine’s Day. Its al dente texture and fun, unique shape make every dish as flavourful as it is memorable.
If you can’t find it at your local store, put a request in with your local grocery store manager, as additional inventory may be brought in while supplies last.
- Shape Heart
- Cook time 7–8 mins
- Pack size 340 g
- Range Classic Blue Box
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