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Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta with Spicy Roasted Pepper Sauce & Parmesan Croutons

Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta with Spicy Roasted Pepper Sauce & Parmesan Croutons

Bold roasted pepper sauce, crispy parmesan croutons, and Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta come together for a dish that's as flavorful as it is romantic.

1 hours 10 minutes total

Bring bold flavours and a touch of elegance to your table with Barilla’s Heart Shaped Love Pasta served in a rich and spicy roasted pepper sauce. Perfectly paired with crispy parmesan croutons, this dish from @dom_cooks is a feast for the senses.

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Ingredients

Serves 4

Roasted Pepper Sauce:

1 box Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 large or 4 small whole garlic cloves, peeled
2-3 shallots or 1 small yellow onion
3 red bell peppers, halved, seeds and membranes removed
1 jalapeño pepper, halved lengthwise, with or without seeds and membranes, or ½ tsp red chili flakes
1/2 cup coconut milk or 15% cream
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 dash red wine vinegar

Parmesan Croutons:

2-3 slices sourdough bread, cubed
3 tbsp Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated
1/2 tsp ground fennel seeds
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch kosher salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

To Serve:

1 handful fresh basil leaves, torn, (optional)
Parmesan croutons
1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil
chili flakes, (optional)

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

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425ºF.

Step 2

Place garlic, shallots, red peppers, and jalapeño on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until tender.

Step 3

For the Parmesan croutons:  Spread the bread cubes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the Parmigiano Reggiano, ground fennel seeds (if using), black pepper and a pinch of salt.   Generously drizzle olive oil over the bread cubes and toss to coat. Bake at 425ºF on the lower oven rack for 10-15 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

Step 4

For the sauce: Place the roasted vegetables along with the oil in a blender. Add coconut milk (or cream), dried oregano, smoked paprika, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Step 5

Boil the Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta in salted water for 7 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

Step 6

Toss the pasta with the vegetable sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a creamy and luscious consistency.

Step 7

Serve in pasta bowls and top with parmesan croutons. Garnish with additional parmesan, fresh basil, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of chili flakes, to taste.

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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