La Festa della Mamma” – Mother’s Day – is just as special in Italy as it is in America. Kids love to give their mothers flowers and other presents, and the whole family gathers for a special midday meal of filled pasta followed by traditional heart-shaped cakes. Italians labor over homemade tortellini on special occasions like these, but Barilla tortellini is ready whenever you are, and it’s so easy that the kids can make it – while mom relaxes.

    Today’s families are incredibly busy, leaving little time to sit down to regular family meals. Research shows that families who eat together regularly are more likely to eat nutritious foods such as fruits and vegetables and are less likely to develop unhealthy eating habits. Plan and enjoy a healthful meal this weekend to reconnect after a long, busy week.

     

    Fresh flowers on the table… a delicious meal of salad and pasta… and mom doesn’t have to lift a finger. Sounds like a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day! In this month’s video, Isabella and Olivia, the Spatulatta Girls, join their father and Barilla Executive Chef (and new dad) Lorenzo Boni to prepare mom’s special meal, starring the flavorful and easy-to-make Three-Cheese Tortellini and Peppers.

    Well known chef and pasta lover, Art Smith shares his own pasta experiences in celebration of Barilla’s 130th anniversary.

    Italians eat pasta nearly every day. Now you can too - for free - if you are one of the winners of our new contest. No purchase necessary. Enter now>>