Barilla Gran Ruote with Calamari, Pesto alla Genovese and Green Peas

Aug 17, 202617/08/20260 9
in Dinner, Lunch
Serves 4

Rating

Ingredients

300g Barilla Gran Ruote
200g frozen green peas
80ml olive oil
10 ice cubes
1 jar of Barilla Pesto alla Genovese
2 calamari (L), cleanly cut into 0.5cm strips
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 red chilli, sliced
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
Salt and black pepper
Rock salt (for water)
This recipe is by Chef Andrea Tranchero, Executive Chef at Barilla APAC. Created as part of Barilla’s partnership with Formula 1®, the limited-edition pasta marks the first in a series of special editions celebrating two worlds brought together by passion, precision and expertise. Made in Italy with 100% high-quality durum wheat, Barilla Gran Ruote Racing...

Instructions

1.Bring water to a boil in a large pot, add rock salt (7g to a litre of water)
2.Using a pasta basket, add the green peas to the boiling water, cook until soft
3.Drain in an ice bath to cool. Transfer to a tall container and blend with a stick blender, adding 50ml of olive oil and half a ladle of cooking water until smooth. Keep it aside.
4.Add pasta to the same boiling water, stir and cook it according to the suggested time on the box.
5.Place a frying pan over medium heat. Add 30ml of olive oil, chilli, garlic and stir until golden. Add the calamari, cherry tomatoes and cook for a few minutes while seasoning with salt and pepper.
6.In a bowl, mix the pesto and the green pea puree.
7.Drain the pasta (keep some cooking water on the side) and toss with the pesto, adding some water if needed.
8.Plate the pasta and garnish with the calamari and cherry tomatoes.

This recipe is by Chef Andrea Tranchero, Executive Chef at Barilla APAC.

Created as part of Barilla’s partnership with Formula 1®, the limited-edition pasta marks the first in a series of special editions celebrating two worlds brought together by passion, precision and expertise.

Made in Italy with 100% high-quality durum wheat, Barilla Gran Ruote Racing Edition pasta’s ridged, wheel-like shape delivers a firm al dente bite. Designed to pair beautifully with a variety of sauces, the Barilla Gran Ruote Racing Edition pasta becomes an easy centrepiece for race-night meals shared with family and friends.

Beyond its racing-inspired design, the Gran Ruote Racing Edition pasta reflects Barilla’s belief that even in a fast-moving world, food has the power to bring people together. Its wheel-shaped design symbolises connection and motion, turning the excitement of a Grand Prix into a shared moment around the table.

This spirit comes to life through Domenica Italiana – the Italian Sunday ritual of gathering to cook, eat and spend time together. With Barilla Gran Ruote Racing Edition pasta, Barilla invites Formula 1® fans, families and food lovers to turn race day into a shared occasion filled with good food, friendship and passion.

“Barilla Gran Ruote Racing Edition pasta brings together two worlds that Barilla and Formula 1® are passionate about – the excitement of racing and the joy of sharing good food,” said Melissa Chin, Head of Categories and Marketing, Barilla South & Southeast Asia. “As the Official Pasta Partner of Formula 1®, we created this special edition pasta to celebrate the values that unite our brands: passion, precision and togetherness. Inspired by the spirit of Domenica Italiana, Barilla Gran Ruote Racing Edition pasta invites families, friends and fans to turn every race day into a meaningful occasion to gather, connect and enjoy good food together.”

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