Article: Barilla PLUS adds nutrients to traditional pasta

Barilla PLUS Pasta. Penne, Rotini, Elbow, Spaghetti, Thin Spaghetti and Angel Hair. $1.79 per 1-pound box.

Bonnie: Barilla PLUS continues the trend of enhanced pastas that began with Soy7, the high-soy-protein pasta introduced a couple of years ago. Barilla PLUS is a multigrain pasta made with ingredients not traditionally found in pasta, including oats, spelt, barley, legumes and flaxseeds. Those ingredients increase the protein, fiber and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids in the pasta without increasing the calories.

The soy-based Soy7 has only half the fiber and none of the omega- 3s of Barilla PLUS. Like Soy7 and whole-wheat pastas, Barilla PLUS takes a bit longer to cook, is chewier and ...

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