Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta with Lemon Chicken
Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta with Lemon Chicken
Inspired by Nordstrom and shared with their permission – This zesty, Buttery, lemony dish featuring Barilla Love Pasta will find its way to your heart
35 minutes total
- Beginner
- Black Pepper
- Chicken
- Garlic
- Heart
- Lemon/Lemon Zest
- Meat
- Parsley
- Quick and Easy Recipes
- Red or White Wine
- Spinach
At your next dinner date, be your ‘zest’ self, and try out this Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta with Lemon Chicken. Every bite has a bright and tangy flavour. Don’t forget to add freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese atop your beautiful plate for a notable umami flavour!
Date Night and Wine Pairings

Ingredients
Serves 6
1 box | Barilla Heart Shaped Love pasta |
3 tbsp | extra virgin olive oil |
2 | garlic cloves, minced |
1 lb | chicken breast, medium diced |
1/4 cup | dry white wine |
3/4 cup | chicken broth |
3 tbsp | butter |
1 tsp | Tuscan seasoning |
2 oz | organic spinach |
2 tbsp | lemon juice |
1/4 cup | Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated, divided |
1/4 cup | parsley, chopped |
To taste | sea 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
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat add olive oil and garlic. Cook for 15-30 seconds then add chicken. Sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until cooked through and remove from the skillet.
Step 3
Deglaze pan with wine and reduce it by half. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Step 4
Return chicken to the pan and add butter, Tuscan seasoning, spinach, lemon juice, parsley and ½ of the cheese.
Step 5
Drain pasta and add to the sauce. Mix well and top with remaining cheese.

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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