Barilla's New Special-Edition Pasta Shape Will Have You Racing to the Store
When you think of things associated with Italy, pasta is probably near the top of the list. But what about car racing? Italy has hosted its own Formula 1 grand prix race since 1921, and Barilla, which also has a storied history in Italy, is taking inspiration from the high-speed race for its newest pasta shape.
Inspired by the wheel of a Formula 1 car, the special-edition ridged circular shape provides a textured bite that can hold onto sauce with ease, and is available now at Walmart.com before expanding to other retailers later this spring.
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"Barilla Racing Wheels celebrates the partnership between two worlds that share a focus on detail and a commitment to constant improvement," said Angie Cotter, U.S. Pasta Category Marketing Director at Barilla, in a statement shared with Parade. "With this new shape, we're inviting fans to turn race day into a moment to gather, share a meal and enjoy the spirit of Domenica Italiana."
Domenica Italiana is the Italian tradition of gathering on Sundays with loved ones to share a meal and watch Formula 1 racing. Though you can certainly choose any sauce or ingredients to pair with your pasta, did you know Barilla also makes sauces and pestos?
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The brand offers three tomato-based sauces, marinara, roasted garlic, and tomato & basil, as well as five kinds of pesto. There's rustic basil and creamy genovese, also made with basil, and a creamy tomato pesto made with balsamic vinegar from Modena.
If you'd like a bit of sweet heat, you can try a red pesto by way of the sweet & spicy pepper variety. While a lot of pestos traditionally have cheese, there's also a vegan basil pesto made with cashews.
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This story was originally published April 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM.