Barilla Protein+ Cellentani, 160 Ounce, 2 Per Case

BARILLA Protein+ Cellentani Pasta, Plant-Based Protein Pasta | Non-GMO, Kosher, High Fiber | 17g Protein per Serving BARILLA Protein+ (Plus) Pasta delivers the classic taste and texture your family loves, now with the added benefits of 100% plant-based protein .

Uses

Hearty pasta bakes: Layer with marinara, ricotta, and mozzarella; the curled shape traps sauce and cheese between each strand for consistent flavor in every bite.
Pesto and oil-based tosses: The ridges grip basil pesto, garlic oil, and vinaigrettes without slipping off, making it a strong choice for cold pasta salads and warm tosses alike.
Meat sauce pairings: Serve with Bolognese, sausage ragù, or beef meatballs where the thick corkscrew holds weighty, chunky sauces that smoother shapes cannot.
Cheese sauce dishes: Toss with cheddar or Alfredo sauces for mac and cheese style entrees; the shape carries creamy sauces through the curl.
Soup and broth applications: Add to minestrone, chicken broth, or pasta e fagioli where the small corkscrew holds up without turning mushy in hot liquid.

Who Would Benefit

• Foodservice operators and cafeterias seeking a single-ingredient protein boost without adding separate protein items to the menu
• Caterers and event planners looking for a versatile pasta shape that works across baked, tossed, and sauced presentations
• Health-conscious households wanting plant-based protein in a familiar pasta format the whole family will eat
• Kosher and non-GMO menu planners who need certified compliant pasta in bulk quantities
• Athletes and active adults tracking protein intake who prefer whole-food sources over powders or supplements

Product Highlights

• 17g of plant-based protein per 3.5 oz serving from lentils, chickpeas, peas, and golden wheat
• Non-GMO Project Verified and kosher certified
• Good source of dietary fiber
• Cellentani corkscrew shape with ridges designed to hold thick and chunky sauces
• Cooks in 8 to 10 minutes, matching conventional pasta cook times
• Made in the USA by Barilla
• 160 oz foodservice box, 2 boxes per case, approximately 45 servings per box

Preparation & Use

Bring 4 to 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil per pound of pasta. Add salt to taste, stir in the cellentani, and cook 8 to 10 minutes for al dente texture, checking at the 8-minute mark. Drain immediately and toss with sauce while still hot so the ridges and curls grab the sauce evenly. For baked dishes, undercook by 1 to 2 minutes since the pasta will continue to absorb moisture in the oven. No oil in the water is needed; the golden wheat blend releases less starch than standard pasta, reducing clumping.

Application Areas

Barilla Protein+ Cellentani fits into school nutrition programs that require measured protein per serving, hospital and senior living menus where a soft yet textured carbohydrate is preferred, sports nutrition meal prep that counts protein by the gram, and buffet or catering lines where one pasta shape needs to perform well across multiple sauce stations. The 160 ounce box format is sized for steam kettles, large stock pots, and sheet-pan bakes common in institutional kitchens.