Description
The pasta is called "farfalle" and it is a type of pasta that is similar to a bow tie. It is made from durum wheat semolina and pure water and is pinched in the middle. It is suited for making pasta salads and is also good with light vegetable sauces or seafood. The pasta is high in energy and low in glycemic index, making it a good choice for a busy day.
Farfalle is small squares of original Italian pasta - made from Durum Wheat Semolina and pure water - that are pinched in the middle, very similar to a bow tie, hence they are sometimes also referred to as cravatini, small ties. Their shape is more than 500 years old and originates from the Lombardia and Emilia-Romagna part of Northern Italy. Due to their detailed and delicate shape, Farfalle is perfectly suited for making tasty pasta salads, while matching particularly well with light vegetable sauces or with the delicate flavours of any seafood. Watch the Barilla Chef showing how to make Chilli Seafood Farfalle: https://www.worldcart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/BARILLA-Chilli-Seafood-Farfalle.mp4 Farfalle is a great source of energy (364 calories per 100g) with a Low Glycemic Index (GI). Up to 100g are sufficient to provide the body with enough slow release energy for a busy day at home, the office, or at the gym and contain: Protein 12 g Fat, total 2 g Fat, saturated 0.5 g Carbohydrate 71.7 g Sugar 3.5 g Dietary Fibre 3 g Sodium 5 mg Barilla Farfalle is originating from Italy and is available in 500g cardboard boxes and is suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets.