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{Giveaway} $100 Amazon Gift Card and Barilla Whole Grain Pasta Review

by Jamie

A couple of weeks ago I received a nice package in the mail. Inside were several boxes of Barilla® Whole Grain Pasta and a charge to use the pasta in some of my favorite recipes. Would my family like it, would we enjoy the added health benefits? 

I made the pasta. 

I was very surprised at how quickly the pasta cooked. It took much less time than other whole grain pastas I have tried in the past. I used it in one of my all time favorite recipes, Teriyaki Chicken and Noodle Bowls. The flavor was great! It wasn’t at all heavy and overly grainy. It was different than white pasta in texture, but I found it to be a nice change and added a little bit a variety to the dish. 

Did my family like it…you are most certainly wondering. 




We eat whole grain pasta around here only on occasion, as I’m generally met with a bit of grumbling when I make it. Let it be known, there was no grumbling when I served them Barilla® Whole Grain pasta. They all enjoyed it, for which I was grateful! I am always looking for ways to include more whole grains, and as it turns out Barilla® Whole Grain pasta is a great way to do it. 

Did you know Barilla® Whole Grain pasta is made with 51% whole wheat? It’s an excellent source of fiber, delivering three times the fiber of regular pasta. There is also a taste guarantee. If you try one of the Barilla® Whole Grain Pastas and don’t like it, you can get a free box of Barilla® regular pasta. Isn’t that nice?

They have also made it easy to conquer the dinner time quest with wonderful meal ideas you can access at TryBarillaWholeGrain.com. 

Barilla® Whole Grain Pasta, my friends. I recommend it and am eager to try it in more of my recipes. Great taste and the peace of mind that comes from knowing I’ve made something wonderful AND healthy for my family. You can’t beat that. 

Barilla® and BlogHer have generously offered to give one of you lucky readers a $100 Amazon gift card. To be entered for a chance to win, just leave me a comment telling me what you love about Barilla® Whole Grain.

GIVEAWAY RULES
No duplicate comments.
You may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods:
a) Leave a comment in response to the sweepstakes prompt on this post.
b) Tweet about this promotion @BarillaUS with the following unique term in your message, #BarillaWG, and link to your Tweet in a comment on this post.
c) Blog about this promotion and leave the URL to your post in a comment on this post.
d) For those with no Twitter or blog, read the official rules to learn about an alternate form of entry. This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older.Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail.You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.
The Official Rules are available here.

This sweepstakes runs from 2/21/12-3/30/12.
Be sure to visit the Barilla® Whole Grain round-up page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ reviews and find more chances to win!

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322 comments

Joni February 21, 2012 - 4:00 pm

After I had my second child I joined a fitness program to help shed the baby weight. One of the changes they requires in our diet was no more white starches. My saving grace was barilla's whole wheat pasta. I was able to substitute it in all my pasta dishes and not feel guilty for making my family suffer through a diet with me. It had a fabulous nutty taste and added a whole new dimension of flavor to the dish.

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Rhondi February 21, 2012 - 4:01 pm

I love the nuttiness flavor and how it stays firmer and holds up to any sauce. I also love that it's good for my family!

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Corrie February 21, 2012 - 4:21 pm

I love that my husband can't tell the difference.

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Jackie February 21, 2012 - 4:23 pm

I love that it is both good for me and tastes good. So many “good for you” foods, don't taste good, but I do love the Barilla pasta. My husband even likes it and he was very skeptical.

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Crystal February 21, 2012 - 4:30 pm

I agree with you, it cooks surprisingly fast! I guess the health benefits are what I like best.

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Eileen Tew February 21, 2012 - 4:32 pm

I have honestly never tried it! But I would love to! So I will pick some up today at the store!

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Leslie February 21, 2012 - 4:32 pm

Love whole wheat pasta!

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Allison February 21, 2012 - 4:34 pm

My son is a very picky eater, so I like that when he eats pasta (a lot of it) he is getting something healthy when I use Barilla Whole Grain.

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Lisa February 21, 2012 - 4:37 pm

I haven't tried the Barilla pasta but after reading Jamie's review, I'll be pickup up a box this weekend to try.
Thanks Jamie and Barilla!

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Anonymous February 21, 2012 - 4:39 pm

We have recently started using whole wheat pasta and love it!!
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Medy Jester February 21, 2012 - 4:39 pm

I always buy whole grain pasta, I know it's better for us. I have noticed it takes longer to cook, but I'll give Barilla a try and see how that works! 🙂

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Jessica February 21, 2012 - 4:40 pm

I love whole grain pasta! Thanks for making yummy pasta!

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Jessica February 21, 2012 - 4:41 pm

I love pasta! Will have to try this out

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Jessica Tuttle February 21, 2012 - 4:45 pm

I love whole grain pasta, it's all I use now…and I love the Barilla brand!

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Yo' Mama February 21, 2012 - 4:49 pm

I love that the pasta is so healthy! Thanks for the chance to win!

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MANDY83 February 21, 2012 - 4:59 pm

i love that it tastes great but it good for you!

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Jennette Hogan February 21, 2012 - 5:00 pm

I love feeding my family healthy pasta and I double love it when I can cook it up fast!!!

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MANDY83 February 21, 2012 - 5:01 pm Reply
Laura M. February 21, 2012 - 5:03 pm

I love the slightly nutty flavor, and that it doesn't take too long to cook.
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Elena February 21, 2012 - 5:08 pm

I like that it's tasty and healthy

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Peg February 21, 2012 - 5:16 pm

I love that you and so many of your followers love it. I have a box in the pantry now that I've been hesitant of using. Barilla is my favorite pasta, and now I'm convinced the whole grain version is also best.

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Nicole February 21, 2012 - 5:26 pm

I like that it's delicious AND good for me which helps me to justify dessert. It's really just a win/win situation.

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Mandi and Adam February 21, 2012 - 5:28 pm

Love the added fiber!
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Christy February 21, 2012 - 5:31 pm

I love that I can swap my plain pasta for Barilla whole grain pasta in some of my family's favorite meals to make them healthier but still delicious!

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Kim February 21, 2012 - 5:33 pm

I like that I can have it on my meal plan my trainer gave me! It's nice to see so many other good reviews on it!

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Courtana February 21, 2012 - 5:40 pm

Love pasta and whole wheat makes me feel a wee bit less bad about eating it so often!!

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ANDREA SAUNDERS February 21, 2012 - 5:47 pm

I like that it is healthy and tastes yummy and that my kids will eat it!

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Catherine February 21, 2012 - 5:47 pm

I love the health benefits the most. We eat a lot of pasta.

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CShipe February 21, 2012 - 5:48 pm

I love Barilla's whole grain pasta because it is one of the only whole grain brands that frequently goes on sale at the grocery store. My family eats it just like regular pasta and I feel better about them eating it. I also love Barilla as a company because they seem like they really care about their customers and are in touch with many mom's concerns about healthier eating.
GREAT giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity 🙂

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free indeed February 21, 2012 - 5:49 pm

I like the health benefits as well as the color…just a little deeper…makes a nice presentation.

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lorilovestocook February 21, 2012 - 5:51 pm

Barilla is my favorite pasta. To trick my kids I will mix half wheat and half regular pasta.

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Shelly February 21, 2012 - 5:52 pm

I like that it is good for you.

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Triny Kay February 21, 2012 - 5:53 pm

I'm a pasta freak so anything that makes it a bit more healthy, I love!!

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sabrams78 February 21, 2012 - 5:54 pm

I like that my family will eat it without complaining as well!

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Anonymous February 21, 2012 - 5:57 pm

I love how healthy it is for you and how good it still tastes. Thanks for the chance to enter.

Andrea D.
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Joan February 21, 2012 - 5:58 pm

Like the dinner kit idea! Very handy. 🙂

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Pam February 21, 2012 - 5:59 pm

Mykidswill eat it!

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Cindi February 21, 2012 - 6:00 pm

I love the added health benefits of eating whole grains…..especially when it tastes so good!

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Emily Robison February 21, 2012 - 6:00 pm

I like Barilla Whole Grain because it doesn't taste glaringly healthy. It's a subtle whole grain taste.
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momof2girls February 21, 2012 - 6:01 pm

I use this for my kids and they love it. I love that it is whole grain but doesn't taste like it. It is also very affordable.

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Tammy February 21, 2012 - 6:03 pm

I'm excited to try it out! Love to add something a little more healthy to the meal!

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keshakeke February 21, 2012 - 6:06 pm

I have been wanting to try whole grain pasta, but a little nervous about the taste! I will have to try it now after your review! Thank you!

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Courtney B February 21, 2012 - 6:15 pm

we love all the different dishes you can make with barilla!

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eestarn February 21, 2012 - 6:15 pm

We eat pasta every single week. Its a staple in our house. So it is nice to eat a whole grain one that doesnt taste like cardboard!

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Craig and Jill February 21, 2012 - 6:16 pm

I love pasta and Barilla is the best. I would eat pasta everyday is I could.

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Courtney B February 21, 2012 - 6:17 pm Reply
Emily Billings February 21, 2012 - 6:21 pm

Pasta is one of my bigest weeknesses but I like the fact that these are healthy (well healthy for pasta)

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Katrina February 21, 2012 - 6:46 pm

I had also had a hard time getting my children to eat whole grain pasta – it seems too chewy and dense for them. I would love to try this pasta – I already love Barilla regular pasta

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