Name: Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta with Vodka Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 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

Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta with Vodka Sauce

30 minutes

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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

6 servings

1 boxBarilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta

1small yellow onion, diced

2garlic cloves, crushed

2 tbspextra virgin olive oil, divided

3 tbsptomato paste or 3 Roma tomatoes, diced

3/4 cupvodka

3/4 cupHeavy cream

1/4 cupParmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated

1 tbspchopped parsley, for garnish

To tasteSalt and black pepper

Optional4 oz pancetta

Optional1/2 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.

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.

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Heart Shaped Love Pasta

Barilla Love Pasta is available for a limited time only at select retailers nationwide including Walmart ↗, IGA ↗, Save-on-Foods ↗, Sobeys ↗, Safeway ↗, Real Canadian Wholesale Club ↗, Fortino's ↗ and Instacart ↗ , Metro Quebec, Giant Tiger, Federated Co-op, SuperC, Food Basics. 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

Pack size

340 g (4 x servings)

Range

Limited Edition

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