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Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta with Creamy Chianti Sauce, Crispy Bacon and Parmigiano Cheese

Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta with Creamy Chianti Sauce, Crispy Bacon and Parmigiano Cheese

Perfect for a date night, this recipe incorporates the delicious flavours of Ruffino Chianti for an unforgettable meal.

20 minutes total

Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta recipe featuring a luscious Chianti sauce, crispy bacon, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. This mouthwatering dish combines the heartiness of Barilla pasta with the savoury goodness of hickory smoked bacon and a creamy Parmigiano Reggiano blend. Create this masterpiece today for a gourmet dinner date experience that combines simplicity with sophistication.

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Ingredients

Serves 4

1 box Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta
2 eggplants
6 slices hickory smoked bacon, julienned
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 shallot, minced
1 cup Ruffino Chianti (or similar red wine)
2 cup heavy cream
½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano
1 tbsp butter, diced
1 tbsp Italian parsley, chopped (or micro parsley)
To taste salt and black 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

Place a pot of salted water to boil; cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile in a skillet, render bacon over medium heat until crispy; drain the fat and reserve bacon on the side.

Step 3

In the same skillet sauté shallot with olive oil for 2 minutes over medium low heat, before it gets brown add wine and reduce to 1/3 over high heat. Stir in cream, season with salt and pepper and simmer for five minutes.

Step 4

Drain pasta and toss over high heat until sauce is perfectly coating the pasta.

Step 5

Turn off heat, stir in Parmigiano cheese and butter. Serve with crispy bacon and parsley over the top.

Barilla Love Heart Pasta Valentine's Day Sign of Love
Classic Blue Box

Classic Blue Box

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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