Two New Pasta Lines with RECIPES

Barilla, Italy’s No. 1 pasta maker, announces two new pasta lines customized to fit the needs of busy families and health conscious consumers: Barilla Piccolini and Barilla Whole Grain.

Barilla Piccolini
Is available in four classic shapes – Mini Farfalle, Mini Penne, Mini Wheels and Mini Fusilli – bite-sized Piccolini are perfect for young children, yet sophisticated enough for adults. With a quick cook time of just 7 minutes, Piccolini keeps its “al dente” texture and is ideal for any pasta dish. No cutting required! Piccolini, which means “little ones” in Italian, is available now in grocery stores nationwide.

Recipes using Barilla Piccolini:
Mini Wheels Pasta Salad
Mini Penne with Carrot Puree and Peas
Mini Farfalle with Tomatoes and Corn
Mini Fusilli with Creamy Spinach and Chicken

Barilla Whole Grain
Made with 51% whole wheat, Barilla Whole Grain is all natural and an excellent source of fiber, delivering three times the fiber of traditional pasta. Celebrity fitness trainer Bob Greene recommends Barilla Whole Grain pasta to his clients as part of his “Best Life Diet.” Available in four shapes – Rotini, Penne, Spaghetti and Thin Spaghetti – Barilla Whole Grain is currently available in grocery stores nationwide.

Recipes using Barilla Whole Grain:
Penne with Fresh Cherry Tomatoes and Basil
Rotini with Fresh Bell Peppers
Spaghetti with Fresh Vegetables
Thin Spaghetti with Pesto and Green Beans

Make Mealtime Magic and Get a Free Storybook from Barilla and Scholastic.com
Barilla has teamed up with children’s book publisher Scholastic to create a custom story and activity book about sharing family meals. Available on Scholastic.com/Barilla, “Mealtime Magic” is filled with kid-friendly activities that capture the imagination of families and make cooking traditional Italian dishes a memorable experience.

Plus, the first 5,000 moms to provide proof-of-purchase of two boxes of Barilla Piccolini will receive a free copy of the Scholastic book “More Spaghetti, I Say!” For more details, visit Scholastic.com/Barilla.

Information and recipes provided courtesy of Barilla America.