6 years ago

Barilla Reformulated it’s Protein+ Pasta Line and Made it Plant-Based!

Barilla’s Protein+ Line of pasta is now vegan-friendly. The line was reformulated without animal products, instead, it includes lentils, chickpeas, and peas.

The line removed egg white from the pasta. Protein + comes in Spaghetti, Angel Hair, Thin Spaghetti, Farfalle, Penne, Elbows, and Rotini, according to the press release.

Jean-Pierre Comte, President of Barilla Americas said of the change, “We are always monitoring trends and looking to offer products that fit our consumers’ needs, and in this case, we focused on those that lead a completely plant-based lifestyle, but want more protein. The Protein+ reformulation is a perfect example of our commitment to innovation and our dedication to providing pasta products that are made from simple, healthy ingredients.”

Protein + provides 10 grams of protein per 2oz serving. Barilla is available at grocery stores around the United States.

Companies like Nestle and Chicago Town also introduced vegan Italian options in supermarkets this year.

Interested in pasta recipes? Check out these from One Green Planet:

Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home

Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental wellbeing, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health and more! Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, prostate cancer and has many side effects.

For those of you interested in eating more plant-based, we highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App — with over 15,000 delicious recipes it is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.

Here are some resources to get you started:

For more Animal, Earth, Life, Vegan Food, Health, and Recipe content published daily, subscribe to the One Green Planet Newsletter! Lastly, being publicly-funded gives us a greater chance to continue providing you with high-quality content. Please consider supporting us by donating!