Sweet & Spicy Heart-shaped Pasta
Sweet & Spicy Heart-shaped Pasta
30 minutes total
This Valentine’s Day pasta recipe is made special with Barilla Love Heart-shaped Pasta, Italian sausage, chilies, and peppers.
Spicy Pasta Recipes
Ingredients
Serves 6
| 1 | Box Barilla® Love Heart-shaped Pasta |
| 1 | Cup Barilla® Marinara sauce |
| ½ | Pint cherry tomatoes, halved |
| 12 | Ounces sweet Italian sausage |
| 1 | Clove garlic, crushed |
| 3 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| ½ | Onion, small dice |
| 1 | Red pepper, small dice |
| 1 | Yellow pepper, small dice |
| 2 | Calabrian peppers, sliced (optional) |
| ½ | Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated |
| 1 | Tablespoon parsley, chopped |
| To taste | 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.
Method
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, cook pasta according to package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat add olive oil and cook sausage until brown.
Step 3
Add onion, peppers, tomatoes, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Sauté until soft, 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
Add Calabrian peppers to desired spice level and Marinara sauce. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
Step 6
Drain pasta and add to the sauce with ½ of the cheese. Mix well and top with remaining cheese. Garnish with parsley.
Limited Edition Love Pasta
This is a seasonal item, available only in January and February at select retailers and restaurants nationwide while supplies last.
Celebrate all shapes of love this season with Barilla Love, a Limited Edition heart-shaped pasta. Inspired by one of Barilla’s beloved pasta shapes, Mezzi Rigatoni, Barilla Love pasta is made just like the iconic Barilla Classic pasta fans know and love. Share a Valentine’s Day meal with a loved one with this unique Barilla pasta shape that cooks to perfect al dente texture every time. Barilla values its commitment to quality, making pasta for over 145 years.
- Shape Heart
- Cook time 7–8 mins
- Pack size 12 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box