Feb 21

2012

Whole Grain Penne Recipe with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Cauliflower & Capers {Giveaway}

When you’re trying to shed some pounds (more on my story coming very soon), you have to make each meal count. More bang for your calorie buck, I say. For me, that meant increasing my fiber intake at each meal. Since both my husband and I are runners, we regularly work pasta meals into our dinner rotation, particularly the night before our long runs. We used to slurp up regular semolina spaghetti noodles like nobody’s business but over the past couple of years we gradually made the switch to whole grain pasta. When we packed the dishes with vegetables, protein (chicken, shrimp, etc.) and tasty sauces – or “goodies” as we call them – the kids didn’t even notice the difference.

Each of our boys favors different pasta shapes. The 7-year old insists that the rotini (also known as “curly”, “twists” or “tornadoes” in our house) taste better than any other pasta in our pantry, while the 10-year old swears by the penne (in his favorite baked ziti recipe). My husband will eat whichever variety is placed in front of him as long as there are plenty of vegetables involved. The man’s healthy eating habits put us all to shame! As for me, I’m not picky. As long as it tastes good and keeps me full for several hours, I’m game for any whole grain variety.

Whenever I cruise the pasta aisle at the grocery story, the boxes of Barilla® Whole Grain pasta always catch my eye and eventually pile into my cart.

Barilla® Whole Grain pastas are made with 51% whole wheat and pack a whole lot of fiber. To be specific, the whole grain varieties have three times as much fiber as the regular kinds. If you are trying to keep up with the recommended daily intake of fiber, switching to whole grain pasta is a pretty easy way to do this. We work it into some of our favorite recipes, such as Healthy Lasagne with Turkey, Pesto & Peppers and Fusilli with Teriyaki Salmon & Vegetables.

If you are not convinced the whole grain variety is going to float your pasta boat, I urge you to give it a try. Barilla® makes the challenge even more tempting. If you don’t love their whole grain pasta, you will get a free box of the Barilla® blue box pasta. So, what’s stopping you?

If you’re looking for more ways to use whole grain pasta, be sure to visit TryBarillaWholeGrain.com. They have a dinner kit section which houses an extensive selection of recipes.

The recipe:

The sauce:
In the bowl of a food processor or heavy-duty blender, combine roasted red peppers, toasted almonds, garlic, cilantro, Parmesan cheese and lime juice. Puree together until just combined. With motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil and puree until the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Transfer the sauce to a small saucepan set over medium-low heat. Whisk in vegetable broth and heat the sauce. Keep warm over low heat.

The rest:
Cook the whole grain penne according to package instructions. Drain.

While the pasta is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add cauliflower and cook until the cauliflower is tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cauliflower from cooking further.

In the same pot, combine the penne and about 3/4 of the cauliflower. Pour in roasted red pepper sauce and toss to coat. Stir in the capers. Set the pot over medium heat and re-heat to serving temperature. Taste and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Serve, topping each portion with the remaining cauliflower, minced cilantro and grated Parmesan cheese.

The giveaway:
To be entered for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card, courtesy of Barilla® and BlogHer, please answer this question in the comment section: “What do you love about Barilla® Whole Grain? “

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This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older. Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected. The Official Rules are available here.

This sweepstakes runs from 2/21/12-3/30/12.

Be sure to visit the Barilla® Whole Grain round-up page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ reviews and find more chances to win!

Whole Grain Penne Recipe with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Cauliflower & Capers {Giveaway}

Yield: Serves 6

From the kitchen of Cookin Canuck. www.cookincanuck.com

Ingredients

The sauce:
2 roasted red peppers, chopped
3 tbsp slivered almonds, toasted
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tsp freshly-squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable broth
The rest:
1 box (14 oz.) Barilla® Whole Grain Penne pasta
1 head (2 1/4 pound) cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets
3 tbsp capers
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup minced cilantro
Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

The sauce:
In the bowl of a food processor or heavy-duty blender, combine roasted red peppers, toasted almonds, garlic, cilantro, Parmesan cheese and lime juice. Puree together until just combined. With motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil and puree until the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer the sauce to a small saucepan set over medium-low heat. Whisk in vegetable broth and heat the sauce. Keep warm on low.
The rest:
Cook the whole grain penne according to package instructions. Drain.
While the pasta is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add cauliflower and cook until the cauliflower is tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cauliflower from cooking further.
In the same pot, combine the penne and about 3/4 of the cauliflower. Pour in roasted red pepper sauce and toss to coat. Stir in the capers.
Set the pot over medium heat and re-heat to serving temperature. Taste and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve, topping each portion with the remaining cauliflower, minced cilantro and grated Parmesan cheese.

Tagged as: capers, cauliflower, healthy, pasta, penne, recipe, red pepper sauce, roasted, vegetarian, whole grain

{ 207 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Belinda @zomppa February 21, 2012 at 4:33 am

I do like Barilla. Lovely pasta (need to eat more this good stuff than those cookies….)

2 Patricia Miller February 21, 2012 at 5:20 am

I think the thing I like most about Barilla whole grain pasta is the nutty flavor.

3 Jessen February 21, 2012 at 5:27 am

I love the nuttiness of it, and the fact that it’s more sturdy than regular pasta and has a bite to it when cooked to al dente.

4 Maureen February 21, 2012 at 5:50 am

What a beautiful pasta dish. I’m so envious that you’re a runner. I’m such a slug – I have lost a lot of weight but I haven’t gotten past a fast walk.

5 Missy February 21, 2012 at 6:16 am

I love that it is a healthy alternative to regular pasta. Also, the nutty flavor is delicious.

6 Psychgrad February 21, 2012 at 6:23 am

I like the tool on their website to help you find a recipe based on who you’re serving, the type of pasta you want, etc.

I also like their commercials….the one where the neighbour drops off a box of pasta after seeing the woman deal with sticky messed up pasta.

7 jenna February 21, 2012 at 6:43 am

this looks amazing! i’m so ready for that sauce, even if it is only 8 am!

i love barilla taste like real pasta! no gumminess or weird after taste!

8 Vaishali February 21, 2012 at 7:11 am

I like that it does not taste a lot “different” than the regular pasta and makes this healthy choice easier!

9 Barbara @ Barbara Bakes February 21, 2012 at 7:19 am

Barilla makes great pastas. Just yesterday I bought their Piccolini Whole Grain White pasta to try. It’s an easy change that makes me feel better about feeding the family pasta.

10 Bev Weidner February 21, 2012 at 7:32 am

LOVE this. The nutty flavor is what stands out to me.

11 Deborah February 21, 2012 at 7:42 am

I actually prefer the texture and nuttiness from whole grain pastas. This recipe sounds like the perfect pasta dinner!

12 Melanie February 21, 2012 at 7:42 am

I love the flavor of whole grain pasta. White pasta is bland in comparison.

13 Maria February 21, 2012 at 7:48 am

We love whole wheat pasta at our house. Great dish!

14 Erica February 21, 2012 at 8:04 am

Thanks for this very different, meatless recipe! I love all the healthy recipes you post. While I love sweets (to death!), your healthy recipes make it onto my “to-make-now” list more frequently

15 kelley February 21, 2012 at 8:07 am

I love the nutty flavor whole wheat pasta offers to a dish. I could eat cauliflower in any form and be a happy girl. This dish looks delicious, Dara!

16 Mami2jcn February 21, 2012 at 8:32 am

I love the GREAT TASTE of Barilla Whole Grain.

17 Mami2jcn February 21, 2012 at 8:32 am

tweet–https://twitter.com/#!/mami2jcn/status/171980426783637505

18 Mb February 21, 2012 at 8:37 am

more fiber!

19 Kari February 21, 2012 at 8:44 am

We’ve been trying to use more whole wheat pasta as well. What I love about it, is it seems to keep you full longer.

20 Emilie @ Emilie's Enjoyables February 21, 2012 at 9:17 am

I LOVE Barilla pasta-I particularly like the chewiness of the whole grain variety. This recipe looks awesome, as always!

21 Gail February 21, 2012 at 9:24 am

I love that its healthy for you and tastes great – Love It.

22 Andrea M February 21, 2012 at 9:24 am

I LOVE the texture!

23 Lindsey Johnson//Cafe Johnsonia February 21, 2012 at 9:26 am

My kids really like Barilla whole grain pasta. (I’m GF, so it’s been awhile since I’ve had some.) I love that they will eat it and they can’t even tell the difference.

I made a roasted red pepper sauce last week and now I want it every day. I love your take on it–particularly the cauliflower. Sounds so good!

24 Cherie Mistretta February 21, 2012 at 9:38 am

I love Barilla whole grain pasta because it tastes so amazing!!!

25 Deb February 21, 2012 at 9:42 am

Barilla whole grain is my choice for great tasting pasta with whole grain goodness.

26 Cindy B. February 21, 2012 at 9:53 am

I love that it’s healthy for you and taste as great as the others.

27 Martha T February 21, 2012 at 9:55 am

There are very few among us who don’t need healthier food alternatives. Barilla whole grain pasta is such a delicious way to accomplish that!

28 Amanda Sakovitz February 21, 2012 at 9:56 am

I love that it tastes great but is really good for you. We cook it every saturday for dinner

29 Amanda Sakovitz February 21, 2012 at 9:56 am

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30 Cindy B. February 21, 2012 at 9:58 am

I tweeted.
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31 Shana February 21, 2012 at 9:58 am

I have had Barilla pasta, but not the whole grain. If what I’ve read in the review & the comments is true, then I think I would like the fact that it holds up! Other wheat pastas I’ve tried broke down to easily.

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32 Elena February 21, 2012 at 10:03 am

I like that it’s tasty and healthy

33 Elena February 21, 2012 at 10:04 am

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34 Hannah February 21, 2012 at 10:10 am

I love the options that Barilla provides for delicious healthy recipes.

35 Desi February 21, 2012 at 10:15 am

I like that I can’t really tell that it’s whole grain… so I get health and taste

36 Julie @Savvy Eats February 21, 2012 at 10:16 am

I love whole grain pasta — so much healthier and heartier!

37 Kimiko February 21, 2012 at 10:21 am

I love Barilla whole-wheat pasta, because it’s the only way I can convince my carb-avoiding boyfriend to eat pasta with me, a carb-lover!

38 abbi February 21, 2012 at 10:21 am

I like to choose whole grain pasts and the Barilla tastes great!

39 Jacqui February 21, 2012 at 10:21 am

I looveee the nut flavor besides it’s a healthy pasta, which is I’m more into lately.

40 Alesia February 21, 2012 at 10:41 am

My kids will eat it!

41 Julie @BananasForBourbon February 21, 2012 at 10:45 am

I love the nutty flavor and chewy texture, but it’s not heavy or gritty like other whole grain pastas.

42 Julie @BananasForBourbon February 21, 2012 at 10:53 am

I tweeted the giveaway

43 Megan DI Iullo February 21, 2012 at 11:05 am

Oh my I cannot wait to try this! All these ingredients look so good!

Mrs. DeLo

44 courtney b February 21, 2012 at 11:06 am

we like how it’s healthy but doesn’t TASTE healthy… so yummy!

45 courtney b February 21, 2012 at 11:08 am

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46 Heather February 21, 2012 at 11:10 am

I haven’t tried the Barilla whole grain pastas, but am interested now. The recipe looks delicious.

47 Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray February 21, 2012 at 11:28 am

I love that Barilla Whole Grain keeps me feeling fuller longer than the normal white pastas do–and I feel like I’m being a little healthier even though I’m still having pasta!

48 amy pugmire February 21, 2012 at 11:37 am

I love that its all natural and a great source of fiber!

49 amy pugmire February 21, 2012 at 11:38 am

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50 Veronica @ Café con Leche February 21, 2012 at 11:39 am

YUM! this recipe looks delish! i love that i still eat pasta because this barilla is whole grain!!

51 Janine O. February 21, 2012 at 12:07 pm

I love that Barilla makes it easier to get more fiber in our diet! And I think that you are correct, that the kids don’t notice a difference as long as there is plenty of sauce.

52 Laura February 21, 2012 at 12:26 pm

I love that it still has a bit of a bite to it once it gets al dente. I also love that you really can’t tell it’s whole grain.

53 Rachel @ Baked by Rachel February 21, 2012 at 12:33 pm

I haven’t tried whole wheat pasta but I do love that it’s loaded with fiber. Definitely big bonus points for that.

54 Shelly February 21, 2012 at 12:56 pm

My daughter loves spaghetti, so I love that the whole grain ones make it healthier.

55 Sam H February 21, 2012 at 1:06 pm

I just love that a large pasta company even produces a whole wheat pasta! It doesn’t seem like that long ago that white pasta was all you could find…

56 Lauren Garrett February 21, 2012 at 1:15 pm

I love that its good for me and I love that I don’t feel so heavy after eating it!!!

57 Loretta February 21, 2012 at 1:23 pm

I love that it makes your pasta dish taste much heartier!

58 Kristin February 21, 2012 at 1:37 pm

I like the texture, it has more bite than regular pasta does!

59 Nicole C. February 21, 2012 at 1:39 pm

I like the texture, or ‘chew’ of it. Feels much more substantial than regular pasta!

60 Darlene Peterson February 21, 2012 at 2:29 pm

I like Barilla whole grain pasta because it is the only whole grain pasta my son will actually eat. It must be the nutty flavor.

61 Joey February 21, 2012 at 3:05 pm

its healthy and it tastes great!

62 Joe February 21, 2012 at 3:32 pm

Its pasta and i’m Italian

63 Jess February 21, 2012 at 3:59 pm

I love the extra heartiness that Barilla whole grain pasta adds to my dishes – it’s especially great for thicker ragus!

64 El Ross February 21, 2012 at 4:01 pm

I love everything about Barilla!

65 TJ February 21, 2012 at 4:46 pm

I love Barilla pasta–it is truly the gold standard for whole grain pasta in this country. The best part is the nutty taste and the great texture.

66 jacquie February 21, 2012 at 5:10 pm

i have never had barilla pasta before so i can’t say anything specific about it. however, i do like the idea of whole grain pasta with the extra fibre and i like the taste of whole grains.

67 Ellen February 21, 2012 at 5:25 pm

I like the texture and flavor or Barilla-even though my boyfriend despises whole grain pastas-I can get him to eat Barilla (well at least occasionally!)

68 Julie N February 21, 2012 at 5:46 pm

It fills me up faster and I don’t overeat!

69 Jeanette February 21, 2012 at 6:44 pm

Isn’t it funny how everyone has their favorite shapes of pasta. What a gorgeous and delicious sauce, and I really like the cauliflower you added. I make Barilla Whole Grain Pasta for my kids and find it very kid-friendly, especially with sauces like the one you made, tomato based sauces, or stir-fry noodles.

70 Ashley H. February 21, 2012 at 6:45 pm

I love that it makes an easy meal.

71 Jenny February 21, 2012 at 6:45 pm

The flavor!

72 Betty N February 21, 2012 at 7:02 pm

We love the taste.

73 Lisa S February 21, 2012 at 7:03 pm

I love the taste!!

74 Betty N February 21, 2012 at 7:05 pm

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75 Jen at The Three Little Piglets February 21, 2012 at 7:14 pm

I just love that Barilla’s wheat pasta doesn’t taste all grainy like some brands, and my children will actually eat it!

76 carmen February 21, 2012 at 7:44 pm

Looks amazing! I’d love to make it but don’t see the amount of veg broth used.

77 Dara (Cookin' Canuck) February 21, 2012 at 9:32 pm: Hi Carmen, sorry about the omission. It is fixed and now reads “1/2 cup vegetable broth”. I hope you enjoy it!

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78 Lauren Peterson February 21, 2012 at 8:02 pm

I love Barilla because it’s great value for the money. They always have great coupons (really appreciated!), and it tastes amazing!

79 Lauren Peterson February 21, 2012 at 8:03 pm

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80 Kristen February 21, 2012 at 8:40 pm

This looks absolutely fabulous! (And I can’t wait to hear more of your story!)

81 sara February 21, 2012 at 8:54 pm

I love that it tastes good and my whole family loves it. My girls could eat pasta every day but with white pasta I don’t feel like it is a healthy meal every day. With whole grain I can serve it as often as they like with all variety of sauces and cheeses! Delish!

82 Jean Garcia February 21, 2012 at 8:59 pm

yes i always count it haha i dun want to get fat
This pasta is looking great, maybe i should try this one for my husband and kids.
thanks for the wonderful pasta I always love your post

83 Susan February 21, 2012 at 9:19 pm

I love how the pasta leaves me full and with lots of energy.

84 Sue Barney February 21, 2012 at 9:56 pm

Im a big fan of Barilla Whole Grain quick delicious and Healthy love your pasta sauces too

85 Sarah L February 21, 2012 at 10:36 pm

I like the Barilla Whole Grain pasta because I think it has a lighter, less grainy taste than some other whole grain pastas.

86 Esther February 21, 2012 at 10:50 pm

I love the fact that it enables me to eat pasta while on the South Beach Diet!

87 Stefani February 21, 2012 at 11:46 pm

anytime i can swap whole grain for white pasta without noticing is amazing! barilla definitely does that for me.

88 Stefani February 21, 2012 at 11:48 pm

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89 Rene Kratz February 22, 2012 at 12:15 am

I love that it exists and that it cooks up nicely. I’ve been trying to work as many whole grains into our household as I can, and this pasta makes it easy.

90 Costana Hornbaker February 22, 2012 at 2:18 am

i love that my whole family loves the taste of Barilla® Whole Grain

91 Sarah S February 22, 2012 at 7:03 am

I love the hearty, chewy texture that Barilla Whole Grain Pasta has.

92 Marnely Rodriguez February 22, 2012 at 8:44 am

I love how much filling it is, more so than the regular white wheat pasta! Love it!

93 Amber @ Amber's Confections February 22, 2012 at 8:45 am

I love that my boyfriend doesn’t even realize it’s whole grain pasta when I cook with it.

94 Marnely Rodriguez February 22, 2012 at 8:45 am

I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/#!/nella22/statuses/172346177843511297

95 Lauren February 22, 2012 at 8:45 am

This is right up my alley! LOVE roasted red pepper anything!

96 Jen February 22, 2012 at 8:58 am

I like it because the quality is so much better than store brand whole grain pasta.

97 Rose February 22, 2012 at 9:15 am

I love Barilla whole-grain pasta! I love to eat pasta with veggies and the whole grain adds a flavor dimension and an irresistable toothsome quality. I am always trying to eat healthy, and this is such and easy and inexpensive way to add quality and fiber to our diet.

98 Kim February 22, 2012 at 9:17 am

This recipe looks delicious, visually appealing too. And I use Barilla pasta on a regular basis…great stuff!

99 eila @ the full plate blog February 22, 2012 at 9:29 am

i love that Barilla tastes like “regular” pasta (non-whole grain) but has the added fiber. it was an easy switch for our family to make, to take small steps to healthier family meals. and [drum roll] I was thrilled to see this recipes posted b/c I just happen to have the barilla pasta on hand + a large cauliflower, some red pepper pesto I picked up at our winter farmer’s market, and a jar of capers. looks like dinner is decided!! can’t wait to make this.

100 Kris Mullen February 22, 2012 at 9:38 am

I can usually find Barilla on sale at my local grocery store which is always a plus. I like adding extra fiber to my diet so it works for me.

101 Shannon February 22, 2012 at 9:39 am

Like many others have said, I like the nutty flavor of whole grain pasta. I also like the firm texture – reminds me of slightly undercooked white pasta which is what I like. Extra fiber is always good too.

102 Cathy February 22, 2012 at 10:36 am

I like the texture and flavour of Barilla whole grain pasta. It adds something to the flavour of the entire dish

103 vballer February 22, 2012 at 11:25 am

i love how the pasta cooks up nicely..it doesnt have a weird mushy or cardboard-y texture.
its good!

104 Karina Lee February 22, 2012 at 11:57 am

i love that something so healthy can taste great too

105 Karina Lee February 22, 2012 at 11:57 am

tweeted
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106 Erin B February 22, 2012 at 1:30 pm

Obviously, I love that it’s whole grain. My 2 year old loves it too, so that means the world! Thank you!

107 Erin B February 22, 2012 at 1:34 pm

Tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/eBLUNTillustrtn/status/172418672407752704

108 michelle February 22, 2012 at 2:54 pm

I like that it is easy to cook and pair with other items.

109 Meryl February 22, 2012 at 4:25 pm

I love the taste and texture.

110 Louis February 22, 2012 at 4:25 pm

I like that it’s healthy and also tastes great.

111 Norma Chang February 22, 2012 at 4:34 pm

Love the texture of the pasta love their marinara sauce too.

112 triciaw February 22, 2012 at 5:10 pm

Barilla paste has the best flavor compared to other whole wheat pasta that I’ve tried.

113 Sarah H.P. February 22, 2012 at 5:41 pm

Barilla Whole Grain pasta is the best! I love it because whole grain pasta is healthy and good for me rather than being full of calories and carbs like regular white pasta!

114 Brigette February 22, 2012 at 5:53 pm

I love Barilla Whole Grain because of the added fiber which keeps me full longer.

115 Jenn February 22, 2012 at 6:12 pm

I love the high fiber content of Barilla pasta… and it tastes yummy too!

116 eila @ the full plate blog February 22, 2012 at 7:05 pm

I made a slight variation of your recipe tonight…delicious!!! http://www.fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2012/02/inspired-pinned-and-made-whole-wheat.html

117 MikeVFMK February 22, 2012 at 7:54 pm

love weeknight pastas. We don’t do a long run the next day but it fuels us for the rest of the week. So excited to see the future post you have in store. Sounds like you’re definitely on the right path.

118 Lora @cakeduchess February 22, 2012 at 7:55 pm

I love the extra amount of fiber they pack in each box and the flavor is wonderful. Barilla is our favorite pasta brand. Lovely pasta recipe:)

119 kristen February 22, 2012 at 10:40 pm

Delicious nuttiness and a great texture!

120 Jan February 23, 2012 at 1:20 am

Awesome! I love pasta, I always put more more more cheez on it

121 Aubrey February 23, 2012 at 8:29 am

I love that it is a great source of fiber!
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122 Kim February 23, 2012 at 9:05 am

The nutrition content in whole grain pasta beats regular “white” pasta by a mile!!! Good job Barilla!!

123 Bev Edge February 23, 2012 at 9:26 am

I love Barilla Whole Grain pasta’s texture and flavor. It’s a great way to make foods we already love more healthy for my family!

124 Kelly Massman February 23, 2012 at 5:02 pm

I love that I can eat one of my favorite foods without having to feel guilty about it!!!!
thanks for a chance to win!
And, have a GREAT day!
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125 diane p February 23, 2012 at 11:09 pm

I love Barilla whole wheat pastas because my kids can’t tell the difference between non whole grain and whole wheat. My kid’s favorites are spaghetti, and mac n cheese.

126 Mary February 25, 2012 at 9:34 am

Just love all the fiber it has.

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127 Mary February 25, 2012 at 9:37 am

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128 cw February 25, 2012 at 10:16 am

I love that it has 3 time the amount of fiber of other pastas and made with whole wheat and you can’t tell the difference in tastec

129 steff February 25, 2012 at 10:55 am

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130 Janice Cooper February 25, 2012 at 2:50 pm

I like that it has lots of fiber, all natural and tasty!

131 Janice Cooper February 25, 2012 at 2:52 pm

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132 lauren February 25, 2012 at 4:37 pm

i haven’t tried it yet, but i love pasta and whole grain is great b/c it’s a healthier option

133 Chantal February 26, 2012 at 10:51 pm

The texture. Some whole-grain pastas can be slimy or really dry. Barillas holds up well and I like that it has flavor. Some whole grain pastas try too hard to hide the fact that they’re made from whole grains. I don’t think it’s a flavor to be hidden, I think it can really enhance a dish.

134 Mirtha February 27, 2012 at 1:49 pm

I’ll have to try this recipe. I tasted whole grain pasta when it first began its popularity and it was a bit too grainy for me…

135 Jessie C. February 27, 2012 at 4:33 pm

I like it’s whole grain and also taste great.
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136 Jessie C. February 27, 2012 at 4:34 pm

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137 Jessie C. February 27, 2012 at 6:08 pm: correct link here.https://twitter.com/#!/tcarolinep/status/174299840367435776

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138 Melanie February 28, 2012 at 2:48 pm

I love all the awesome fiber!

139 marci h March 1, 2012 at 4:41 pm

i love the taste and it fills you up Fantastic meal

140 Laura (Tutti Dolci) March 1, 2012 at 5:05 pm

I love that I can eat pasta while getting some added nutrition at the same time. Plus, the nutty flavor works well with roasted veggies.

141 Steph @ Upbeat Eats March 1, 2012 at 5:27 pm

I actually prefer Barilla Whole Wheat over regular! I do find the whole wheat variety to be much more filling, in addition to adding a more complex and rich flavor.

142 Kelly D March 2, 2012 at 7:08 am

I love Barilla Whole Grain because I can enjoy pasta without going off my diet, and it is delicious.

143 Kelly D March 2, 2012 at 7:10 am

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144 kjasus March 2, 2012 at 9:18 am

i love that it is way more nutritious than plain white pasta

145 kjasus March 2, 2012 at 9:19 am

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146 tara pittman March 2, 2012 at 12:45 pm

It is healthy and tastes great

147 Sunshyn V March 3, 2012 at 7:16 pm

I love that it tastes good and is healthier than regular pasta

148 Sunshyn V March 3, 2012 at 7:20 pm

I tweeted about this
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149 anna pry March 5, 2012 at 3:48 pm

i love the taste
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150 anna pry March 5, 2012 at 3:49 pm

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151 Cherie Mistretta March 7, 2012 at 1:22 pm

I love their whole grain pasta because it doesn’t taste like a high fiber, cardboard pasta. My kids and I enjoy it several times a week.

152 Rachel March 7, 2012 at 1:30 pm

Barilla is my pasta of choice! The whole wheat has great flavor and I love the orange box!

153 Amy MS March 7, 2012 at 2:26 pm

Love, love pasta and cooking with Barilla Whole Grain pasta makes me feel less guilty (even healthy) and thereby lets me cook pasta more often!

154 Amy Tong March 7, 2012 at 3:26 pm

This is such a beautiful recipe. I’ve gotta give it a try soon. I love Barilla Whole grain pasta for their nutty flavor and extra nutrition compared to regular pasta.

155 Anne March 7, 2012 at 3:51 pm

I love its whole wheat flavor and that I can feed it to my kids without a single complaint! I can’t wait to try this recipe! Dinner!
Anne

156 Susan Smith March 7, 2012 at 7:32 pm

I love that it’s high in fiber and tastes great.

157 Susan Smith March 7, 2012 at 7:32 pm

https://twitter.com/#!/susan1215/status/177582209107111936

158 sandra March 8, 2012 at 7:26 am

i like that it still tastes good

159 MelissaO March 8, 2012 at 7:25 pm

That recipe looks delicious! I love the nutty flavor, which works so well in vegetarian recipes, and all the fiber.

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160 Dahbou March 9, 2012 at 4:55 am

Tweet:
https://twitter.com/#!/didyouyarnthat/status/178086527497281537

161 Dahbou March 9, 2012 at 4:56 am

I love the fact that it delivers three times the fiber of regular pasta and still tastes delicious!

162 Debra F March 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

I have to admit that I prefer white pasta, but we’ve made the switch and I love that Barilla is a really great source of fiber for our family’s diet….especially for my sons who eat a lot of the wrong foods when left to their own devices.

163 Tina M March 13, 2012 at 9:13 am

I love the taste

164 Tina M March 13, 2012 at 9:14 am

https://twitter.com/#!/HappyTina0115/status/179586124954607616

165 meredith March 13, 2012 at 2:00 pm

i love the health benefits- and it tastes good too!

166 meredith March 13, 2012 at 2:00 pm

https://twitter.com/#!/mermont84/status/179657874056814594

167 LeslieM March 13, 2012 at 4:42 pm

Barilla pasta is delicious.

168 Patricia Conte March 15, 2012 at 9:40 pm

I love the whole wheat pasta! A bit of added nutrition doesn’t hurt and pasta makes so many great dishes!

169 Erica Best March 17, 2012 at 12:23 am

I like it’s whole grain and also taste great plus is all natural
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170 Erica Best March 17, 2012 at 12:27 am

https://twitter.com/#!/purplelover04/status/180901340397043712

171 Leann Lindeman March 18, 2012 at 7:44 pm

this recipe sounds delicious! Pasta that is good for you AND tastes good! Ya can’t go wrong! I won some of this pasta and have gone thru most of it!Yummy!

172 Jessica F March 19, 2012 at 10:40 pm

I love that Barilla Whole Grain has way more fiber than regular pasta!

173 Jessica F March 19, 2012 at 10:40 pm

tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/jfong1130/status/181963294289051650

174 Christina Tong March 22, 2012 at 12:57 am

I love Barilla® Whole Grain Pasta because it provides more fiber, it is nutritious and delicious. I have been buying the Barilla’s regular pasta for many years and switched to this whole grain once I tried and love it’s texture.

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175 Christina Tong March 22, 2012 at 12:59 am

I tweeted about this giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/ctong2/status/182722941669224448

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176 sy March 23, 2012 at 1:13 am

I love the variety, it cooks fast and isn’t pricy. thanks for the review and giveaway.
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177 sy March 23, 2012 at 1:14 am

tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/syytta/status/183089176944721920
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178 Jammie March 24, 2012 at 12:20 pm

We love the flavor and the fact it is healthier for you! sweepmorey at gmail dot com

179 Jammie March 24, 2012 at 12:21 pm

tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/mommysdizzy/status/183619389680128000

180 linda brooks March 25, 2012 at 8:53 am

My husband loves it, and wants me to cook with it a couple times a week.

181 Gina M Maddox March 25, 2012 at 4:33 pm

I love that Barilla Whole Grain is all natural and is a great source of fiber. Thanks for the chance to win!
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182 Gina M Maddox March 25, 2012 at 4:33 pm

tweet-https://twitter.com/#!/CrazyItalian0/status/184045221447868416
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183 Kerry March 25, 2012 at 6:34 pm

I love that it’s healthy and still tastes great!

184 Kerry March 25, 2012 at 6:34 pm

tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/KerryBishop/status/184075737140178944

185 Julie March 26, 2012 at 12:16 pm

We already use this pasta-love the flavor thanks

186 angie lilly March 27, 2012 at 8:57 am

I love that its a very well known name brand offering whole grains to the masses. I am a huge proponent of eating whole foods, especially whole grains and have noticed that lots of people have a negative opinion of “health foods.” With the Barilla name comes a guarantee that its going to taste great and hopefully that will get more people to try it and see that eating healthy tastes great!

187 angie lilly March 27, 2012 at 8:58 am

I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/#!/MsTofuFairy/status/184655336618209280

188 Maria Cantu March 28, 2012 at 5:54 pm

I love that it’s made with 51% whole wheat and tastes great.

189 Carmen March 28, 2012 at 7:50 pm

I love that Barilla Whole Grain tastes great and is healthier for us!

190 Carmen March 28, 2012 at 7:50 pm

https://twitter.com/#!/cmouse01/status/185181829660291073

191 Deanna G. March 28, 2012 at 11:16 pm

I love that it’s high in fiber!

192 Deanna G. March 28, 2012 at 11:17 pm

Tweeted:

https://twitter.com/#!/calidreamin87/status/185234122883608577

193 ewhatley March 29, 2012 at 4:14 pm

I use Barilla but haven’t tried the whole grain yet. Guess it’s time to get on that train.

194 ANGEL JACKLYN March 29, 2012 at 4:56 pm

THAT LOOKS DELISH!

I LOVE THAT IT TASTES JUST AS GOOD AS REGULAR PASTA & I’M GETTING LOTS MORE WHOLE GRAINS & FIBER!

195 ANGEL JACKLYN March 29, 2012 at 4:56 pm

2ND ENTRY TWEET https://twitter.com/#!/kytah00/status/185500388596785152

196 Julie March 29, 2012 at 6:13 pm

Barilla has attractive packaging, and I do like the pasta too

197 Norma March 29, 2012 at 11:47 pm

I like it’s healthier but still tastes good

198 LAMusing March 29, 2012 at 11:48 pm

I haven’t tried it yet, but I will since they offer a taste guarantee!

199 Betty C March 30, 2012 at 10:29 am

Great taste and healthier for my family. What’s not to love?

200 Betty C March 30, 2012 at 10:32 am

Now that Barilla makes a whole grain pasta that tastes good I’ll be eating healthier. And the taste guarantee makes sure I’ll be trying it.

201 Sarah L March 30, 2012 at 2:41 pm

I like that it tastes good.
Thanks for the contest.

202 Sarah L March 30, 2012 at 2:42 pm

Blogged:
http://slehan.blogspot.com/2012/03/win-100-amazon-gc-from-barilla-blogher.html

203 Mari March 30, 2012 at 5:00 pm

I like that it contains three times more fiber than regular pasta.

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204 Mari March 30, 2012 at 5:00 pm

https://twitter.com/#!/LuckyDuckyToo/status/185863830486786049

205 Anne K March 30, 2012 at 7:54 pm

I like Barilla Whole grain because I don’t have to sacrifice taste for the sake of being healthy. It is seamless in any of my recipes.

Interesting combination of flavors in your recipe, I’m intrigued and think I have to try it!

206 Anne K March 30, 2012 at 7:55 pm

my tweet:
https://twitter.com/#!/mrs_puddle/status/185908044914368512

207 Mariam August 30, 2012 at 11:24 am

I love that with Barilla whole wheat pasta you feel like you’re really getting your pasta’s worth with each bite! When every carb counts, it’s important to know that you are getting the fiber you need, the taste you want, and a meal that’s healthy.