Barilla Is Launching a Fun New Pasta Shape With Help From a Celeb
- - Barilla Is Launching a Fun New Pasta Shape With Help From a Celeb
Lauren MurphyJanuary 15, 2026 at 2:25 AM
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This fun new launch from Barilla has me dreaming about cooking. I can already picture adding it to my soups, casseroles and pasta salads, making family meals a little more fun and whimsical. It's the kind of pasta that makes cooking feel exciting again, and I love that it can turn everyday dinners into a playful experience for everyone at the table. Knowing that it's packed with protein and fiber makes it feel like a treat that's actually good for us, not just cute.
Barilla's latest addition is a star-shaped pasta called Protein+ Stars, part of its popular Protein+ line. Each serving delivers 17 grams of protein and 10 grams of fiber, so it's not only fun but also filling and nutritious.
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The little stars cook quickly, making them perfect for busy weeknights when I want a meal that's both satisfying and easy to prepare. The shape also makes it ideal for soups, especially broth-based ones, and it's a fresh take on a childhood favorite, like chicken and stars soup. Kids and adults alike will find it charming, and it's already creating buzz online, with shoppers saying it's too cute to resist.
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What's especially clever about this launch is how Barilla is pairing the pasta with micro workouts called Protein+ Training Timers. Choreographed by Derek Hough, these short routines are designed to be completed in the time it takes to cook the pasta. Whether you're doing Star Jacks, Penne Plié Squats, Rotini Spiral Planks or Spaghetti Arm Waves, it's a way to add a little movement and energy to your day while dinner is cooking. It turns a simple meal into an opportunity for a quick, feel-good moment that leaves you energized.
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Protein+ Stars joins a lineup that now includes ten different pasta shapes, all made with the great taste people expect from Barilla. It's a playful, practical choice for anyone looking to add a little fun to family meals while also keeping nutrition in mind. With its protein boost and adorable shape, it's an easy win for parents looking to make dinners more engaging, for anyone building meals around healthier protein options, or for people who simply love cute pasta that sparks joy.
Whether you toss it in a salad, simmer it in soup or bake it into a casserole, this pasta delivers on taste, fun, and nutrition. It's available at major retailers and online, so it's easy to find and start using right away. For anyone who loves practical, delicious and just slightly whimsical food, Barilla Protein+ Stars is already becoming a must-have pantry staple.
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