Name: Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta with Bolognese and Meatballs
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 190 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta; 1/2 tbsp Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated; 8 basil leaves, torn; For Bolognese Sauce; 1 celery stalk; 1 carrot; 1/2 onion; 4 oz Italian pancetta; 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 lb Ground beef; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/3 cup tomato paste; 3 cups Water; 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated; For meatballs; 1 lb ground chicken; 3 slices white bread, no crust, diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated; 1 tbsp parsley, chopped

Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta with Bolognese and Meatballs

3 hours 10 minutes

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Everyone loves pasta with a Bolognese sauce and meatballs…but have they tried it with Barilla Heart Shaped Pasta? The simple addition of charming heart-shaped pasta makes all the difference in the dish. You can feel the love with every bite. It’s the perfect date night meal idea!

Heart shaped love pasta recipes

Ingredients

6 servings

1 boxBarilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta

1/2 tbspParmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated

8basil leaves, torn

For Bolognese Sauce

1celery stalk

1carrot

1/2onion

4 ozItalian pancetta

2 tbspExtra virgin olive oil

1/2 lbGround beef

1/2 lbground pork

1/2 cupdry white wine

1/3 cuptomato paste

3 cupsWater

1/2 cupParmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated

For meatballs

1 lbground chicken

3 sliceswhite bread, no crust, diced

1garlic clove, minced

3/4 cupParmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated

1 tbspparsley, chopped

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Chef's tip

This recipe can also be made using Barilla Penne Rigate pasta or any short pasta shape.

Step 1

In a food processor, process the vegetables and the pancetta until they are finely ground.

Step 2

Add the ingredients to a medium sized pot with the olive oil and cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.

Step 3

Add ground pork and ground beef and brown well, about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Deglaze with wine; evaporate completely, then cover with water.

Step 5

Add tomato paste and bring the sauce to a simmer. Cook for approximately 2 hours, the sauce should be thick, and the meat should be very tender.

Step 6

Preheat oven to 400° F. Soak bread in a bowl of water.

Step 7

In a bowl combine chicken, cheese, parsley, garlic and soaked bread [squeeze out excess water] and mix [important to not overmix].

Step 8

Shape 1-inch size meatballs.

Step 9

Bake for 15-18 minutes or until cooked through.

Step 10

Cook Barilla Heart Shaped Love pasta according to package directions.

Step 11

Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat bring the Bolognese sauce to a simmer.

Step 12

Drain pasta and add to the sauce.

Step 13

Toss well, plate, then top with 3 meatballs. Garnish with cheese and basil.

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Heart Shaped Love Pasta

Barilla Love Pasta is available for a limited time only at select retailers nationwide including Walmart ↗, IGA ↗, Save-on-Foods ↗, Sobeys ↗, Safeway ↗, Real Canadian Wholesale Club ↗, Fortino's ↗ and Instacart ↗ , Metro Quebec, Giant Tiger, Federated Co-op, SuperC, Food Basics. 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

Pack size

340 g (4 x servings)

Range

Limited Edition

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