Barilla is helping the United States ski team fuel its way to gold-medal glory in Torino. Throughout the month, Barilla Chef Roberto Bassi and his expert team of chefs will feed them 1,400 pounds of energizing Barilla pasta. Grazie to Chef Bassi for leading the effort – and developing these delicious Italian recipes to feed your hungry team at home!

Baked Cannelloni with Veal and Spinach
Barilla Penne with Fonduta (see recipe in sidebar)
Barilla PLUS Spaghetti with Basil Flavored Vegetables
Lasagne Piemontese Style
PLUS Penne with White Beans, Scampi and Crispy Bacon

Warm Up the Italian Way
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February is filled with romance. Whether you're on a first date, celebrating a wedding anniversary, or "just because," there's always a reason to celebrate amore. And if there's one thing Italians know well, it's love and romance. So treat your sweetheart to authentic Italian feasts all month long with these easy menu and entertaining ideas.

Create a masterpiece with Barilla Sauce recipes

Set the scene with table, decor and mood

Pair it with the perfect wine

Orzo, which means "barley" in Italian, has been adapted by chefs in Italy and America for main courses and side dishes.
Try this versatile, rice-shaped pasta with these authentic Italian recipes—and learn how to cook orzotto in this month's video cooking clip.

Orzo with Artichokes and Italian Pancetta (Orzo con Carciofi e Pancetta)

Mediterranean Orzo with Veggies (Orzo alla mediterranean con verdure fresche)

Orzo with Mint & Peas (Orzo con menta e piselli)

Roasted Tomato Garlic Soup (Orzo con pomodori arrostiti e aglio)

Italian Fish Soup with Orzo (Zuppa di pesce all'italiana con orzo)

Bechamel sauce:
HEAT milk in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.
MELT butter in another saucepan.
ADD flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
WHISK hot milk into flour. Bring to boil while continuing to whisk the mixture; remove from heat.
WHISK in cheese; season with salt and pepper. Whisk egg yolks into sauce.

COOK pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
ADD sauce and mix well. Drizzle with truffle oil.

	Escape the dreary cold at this year's South Beach Wine & Food Festival (February 24-26), where you can join Barilla for authentic Italian cook-along fun, mouthwatering lunch with wine, and more than two hours alongside expertly trained chefs. Learn more>>