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Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta Spicy Shrimp Pomodoro

Barilla Heart Shaped Love Pasta Spicy Shrimp Pomodoro

Inspired by Nordstrom and shared with their permission – Barilla Love Pasta featuring shrimp over blistered tomato sauce spiced with Calabrian peppe

30 minutes total

Whether it’s a special occasion like Valentine’s Day or you just want to show someone how much you love them, this is a recipe you must whip up! It’s Barilla Heart Shaped Pasta with a Spicy Shrimp Pomodoro sauce, and it’s guaranteed to add a touch of heat to any plate, thanks to the Calabrian pepper!

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Ingredients

Serves 6

1 box Barilla Heart Shaped Love pasta
3 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 lb deveined shrimp, peeled
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp Calabrian pepper, chopped
1 pt cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups San Marzano tomatoes, crushed
3 tbsp butter, soft
1 tsp Tuscan seasoning, divided
2 oz spinach
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
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.

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook Barilla Love Heart Shaped pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat add olive oil and garlic. Sauté for 15-30 seconds then add shrimp, ½ of the Tuscan seasoning, and Calabrian pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes then add cherry tomatoes.

Step 3

Sauté for 30 seconds then add San Marzano tomatoes, butter, and remaining Tuscan seasoning.

Step 4

Drain pasta and add to the sauce with spinach and ½ of the cheese. Toss well and top with remaining cheese.

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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