Barilla Pre-Cooked Frozen Elbow Pasta 20 lb.

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Streamline the creation of a variety of signature pasta dishes with this Barilla pre-cooked frozen elbow pasta. Pre-cooked and then individually quick frozen, this pasta simply needs to be reheated and can be used for immediate service or hot held for up to 30 minutes. Originating from Northern and Central Italy, elbow macaroni, "gomiti" or "chifferi" in Italian, was named for its short, twisted, tubular shape. This pasta cut is a great complement to rich and creamy dairy- and tomato-based sauces as well as chunky fish and meat sauces as the hollow tube holds onto sauces to ensure maximum flavor in every bite. Traditionally used in soups in Italy, elbow macaroni noodles have become a staple in American cuisine for macaroni and cheese and pasta salads. No matter how it's prepared, Barilla pasta is trusted among Italian chefs and remains Italy's #1 brand of pasta for its reliability in texture and ability to complement fresh ingredients and bold flavors.

This pasta is made with the finest durum wheat semolina to deliver great taste and an "al dente" texture your customers crave, every time. Soft and fine, durum semolina is ideal for pasta as it easily forms the shape with its supple, moldable dough and holds up well during cooking and reheating. Incredibly versatile for use in any kitchen, this pasta can be reheated by defrosting the desired amount in a single layer on a tray or in pre-portioned bags in the refrigerator. Then, simply blanch it in boiling water for 1 minute and 15 seconds, drain, and combine with your favorite sauce. Or, to cook without boiling water, you can combine the defrosted pasta with sauce and cook in a microwave, saucepan, combi oven, or impingement oven. Add your preferred finishing touches, plate, and serve!

In 1877, Pietro Barilla opened a bread and pasta shop in Parma, Italy with the dream of supplying his community with the most delicious handmade bread and pasta to serve at their own family tables. Pietro and his son Riccardo worked tirelessly to make and deliver their products daily to the streets of Parma and over the years began to purchase more advanced pasta-making technology and warehouse space to keep up with the demand. After years of success and expansion due to their commitment to quality, authentic products and a passion for innovation, Barilla has since positioned itself as the world's leading industrial pasta producer. It remains an Italian family-owned company that is dedicated to high-quality, nutritious products while supporting an environmentally-sustainable production process from field to fork.