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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

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!

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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.