Traditionally, fiori are used widely in American-inspired pasta salads, and in the American favorite macaroni & cheese. Traditional Italian usage might include: dairy-based sauces, tomato-based sauces or meat-based sauces.
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In the hills of Tuscany, on the cobblestone streets of Rome, in the window boxes of Venice’s alleys – colorful, fragrant flowers seem to grace every corner of Italy. Now Barilla brings the freshness of Italy’s fiori to your pasta meals with Barilla Fiori. This flower shaped pasta’s name was derived from the word Fiorire, meaning to blossom, to bloom, to flower. It is achieved with a (center part of flower) with 6 petal shapes surrounding it and adds both visual interest as well as a unique mouth feel. It is one of Barilla’s most popular cuts in Italy and America because of its fun shape, delightful presentation, and of course, authentic Italian flavor. Barilla Fiori are excellent as the centerpiece of a pasta salad, tossed with a creamy cheese sauce, or bathed it in a classic tomato sauce.
