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.
Date Night and Wine Pairings

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.

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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