Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta with Vodka Sauce
Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta with Vodka Sauce
This vodka sauce recipe is made with tomatoes, chili flakes, garlic, onion, vodka, and heavy cream.
30 minutes total
- Beginner
- Black Pepper
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Garlic
- Heart
- Parsley
- Quick and Easy Recipes
- Tomato
- Veggies
This is a twist on our deliciously classic vodka pasta recipe featuring Barilla Heart Shaped Love pasta. We added savory pancetta to the ingredient list for this dish to provide the perfect crunch, but you can easily make it without depending on your tastes and preferences! Cooking Tip: Vodka is used in this sauce, but it is simmered along with the heavy cream, cooking off the alcohol in the dish.
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Ingredients
Serves 6
1 box | Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta |
1 | small yellow onion, diced |
2 | garlic cloves, crushed |
2 tbsp | extra virgin olive oil, divided |
3 tbsp | tomato paste or 3 Roma tomatoes, diced |
3/4 cup | vodka |
3/4 cup | heavy cream |
1/4 cup | Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated |
1 tbsp | chopped parsley, for garnish |
To taste | salt and black pepper |
Optional | 4 oz pancetta |
Optional | 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes |
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
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, cook Barilla Love Heart Shaped pasta according to package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat add olive oil and pancetta [if using]; cook until crispy.
Step 3
Add onion, and garlic, season with salt and pepper, sauté until onions are soft, 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Add vodka to skillet, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
Add tomatoes or tomato paste and optional chili flakes for a touch of heat; cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
Step 6
Stir in heavy cream until the sauce is beautifully pink.
Step 7
Drain pasta and add to the sauce. Mix well and top with remaining cheese. Garnish with parsley.

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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