Casa Barilla Unveiled A Legume Pasta Dish Designed By Thug Kitchen Benefitting Its Customers And Local Charities

Casa Barilla, the Italian fast casual chain, owned by Barilla, the world's most popular brand of pasta, will begin serving a new plant-based legume pasta dish in collaboration with Thug Kitchen at its restaurants in South Coast Plaza (California) and Radio City (New York).

Partnering with Thug Kitchen, Casa Barilla will debut a new limited-time menu item featuring Barilla's new Red Lentil Penne and Sundried Tomato Pesto made with Calabrian chili, garlic and toasted almonds.Barilla's new red lentil penne is made from just one simple ingredient: red lentil flour, naturally rich in plant-based proteins and fibers.

The Red Lentil Penne Pasta with Sundried Tomato Pesto will be available at South Coast Plaza for a limited time only, from Oct. 2 Oct. 31, at a price of $11.95 per serving. At Radio City, the limited-time-only legume pasta will be available from Sept. 25 Oct. 31, also at the same price.

For every dish of Red Lentil Penne with Sundried Tomato Pesto sold, Casa Barilla will donate one serving of dry pasta to a local charity, including Food Bank For New York City. Thug Kitchen's Cookbook will also be sold at the Casa Barilla locations during the promotion, 100% of the profit from the sales of the book donated as well.

The decision to begin serving legume pasta at its restaurants fits into Barilla's mission to bring to the world joyful, honest food, inspired by the Italian lifestyle and Mediterranean diet.

"This new pasta is all protein and no filler. It's so damn tasty with our sundried tomato pesto that you'll forget that it's actually good for you. And with the proceeds going to charity, you can do good while eating well," said a spokesperson for Thug Kitchen.

Click the link below to download a photo of the Casa Barilla Legume Pasta Dish: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8a3jp9wpoh1xbb0/AAC3FKxIbDbyKZ1uAN0BDieXa?dl=0

Casa Barilla
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
657-205-1025
Open seven days a week, Monday-Saturday 10AM-9PM, Sunday 11AM-6:30PM.

Barilla restaurants
Radio City
1290 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
646-559-2206
Open seven days a week, Monday-Friday 8AM-10PM, Saturday-Sunday 9AM-10PM

ABOUT CASA BARILLA
To bring the world joyful, wholesome and honest food, inspired by the Italian lifestyle is the mission of Casa Barilla that believe that pasta is the one of the best ingredients for good living. They aspire for people to eat in a positive way, offering them the best Italian-inspired food in an inviting and warm environment. From the heart of the food valley, casa barilla's pasta, pizza, salads, and soup will be freshly prepared directly in front of clients and promptly served for lunch and dinner every day. For more information, please visit: www.casabarilla.com

ABOUT THUG KITCHEN
Thug Kitchen broke the internet mold when Michelle Davis and Matt Holloway began their blog to inspire the hell out of people trying to eat better. Now all 3 of the Thug Kitchen cookbooks have been instant New York Times best sellers and translated into 9 different languages. Thug Kitchen has cemented itself as an authority on good food that just happens to be good for you. The snarky duo now hosts a popular podcast, "Forked Up", that explores food, politics, and pop culture.

ABOUT FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY

For 35 years, Food Bank For New York City has been the city's major hunger-relief organization working to end hunger throughout the five boroughs. Nearly one in five New Yorkers relies on Food Bank for food and other resources. Food Bank takes a strategic, multifaceted approach that provides meals and builds capacity in the neediest communities, while raising awareness and engagement among all New Yorkers. Through its network of more than 1,000 charities and schools citywide, Food Bank provides food for more than 61 million free meals per year for New Yorkers in need. Food Bank For New York City's income support services, including food stamps (also known as SNAP) and free tax assistance for the working poor, put more than $110 million each year into the pockets of New Yorkers, helping them to afford food and achieve greater dignity and independence. Food Bank's nutrition education programs and services empower more than 50,000 children, teens and adults to sustain a healthy diet and active lifestyle on a limited budget. Working toward long-term solutions to food poverty, Food Bank develops policy and conducts research to inform community and government efforts. To learn more about how you can help, please visit foodbanknyc.org.

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