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© 2018 TIME INC. AFFLUENT MEDIA GROUP. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.The Hot Ingredient Now:
Casarecce
Chefs, home cooks, and classic Italian pasta
brands like Barilla Collezione are finding fresh
inspiration in casarecce.With its roots in Sicilian cuisine,
casarecce means “homemade” and
right now this free-form pasta shape
has become a must-try food trend
for chefs and home cooks. Pick up a
box of Barilla Collezione Casarecce
at your local retailer, and upgrade
your next meal with these irresistible
dishes (look for the full recipes on
Barilla.com).Fresh Take On Tradition
Casarecce is a great match for pesto,
whether you stick to the traditional
recipe from Genoa made with garlic,
basil, pine nuts, parmesan, and olive
oil, or create your own version with
added ingredients like kale and
broccoli rabe. In Sicily, Casarecce
Siciliane With Pesto “Alla Trapanese”
features toasted almonds and
tomatoes for a regional spin.Cool Global Flavors
From garlicky yogurt-based pasta
sauces from Turkey to mole from
Mexico, casarecce is a good base
for internationally inspired dishes.
Blending Latin and Italian flavors,
Chicken Mole Casarecce has a
distinctive, spicy chocolate base.
For a slish way to serve this meal,
garnish with chopped cilantro,
sesame seeds, savory queso fresco,
and a lime wedge.New Spin On Seasonal
Cruciferous vegetables like kale and
brussels sprouts, which thrive in fall,
have newfound appeal in the kitchen.
For an elevated way to prepare these
seasonal goodies, try Casarecce
With Roasted Cauliflower, Savoy
Cabbage and Creamy Saron
Sauce, which showcases purple
cauliflower and has a touch of
spicy Calabrian chili pepper for an
exciting mix.>>FOR MORE IDEAS AND COMPLETE RECIPES FROM BARILLA COLLEZIONE, VISIT BARILLA.COM.Bucatini:
Long tube shape;
great with rich
tomato-based
sauces.Orecchiee:
Tiny dome;
holds hearty
sauces and fresh
vegetables.Penne:
Ideal for baked
“pasta al forno”
casseroles and
sauces.Rigatoni:
Solid base for
chunky sauces,
as well as
casseroles.Spaghei:
Classic choice
for Neapolitan
sauces, cheese,
or fish.Tortellini:
Good pick for
sauces—or to
add right into a
vegetable soup.Perfect Pasta Pairings – Every artisan Barilla Collezione pasta shape has its purpose:
Barilla Collezione
artisanal pastas
oer a bronze cut
texture that holds
sauce perfectly.