Barilla Plus Multigrain Pasta, Elbows

Barilla Plus Multigrain Pasta, Elbows (14.5 oz) sits on the grocery pasta aisle amid the familiar rows of boxed durum pastas, adjacent to other fortified and specialty lines — whole wheat, protein-enriched, and legume-blend pastas. You’ll spot it near mainstream Barilla SKUs and next to the higher-protein or “better-for-you” pasta varieties rather than in the refrigerated or gluten-free bay. Shoppers grab it on weeknight grocery runs, meal-prep Sundays, or when packing quick dinners for kids and busy households. The brand positions itself as a modern, family-friendly upgrade to classic pasta: a trusted Italian heritage name offering a slightly healthier twist, aimed at health-conscious parents, active adults, and those who want a protein/fiber boost without changing dinner rituals. The box copy leans on health halos — “multigrain,” “made with lentils & chickpeas,” and protein-forward messaging — rather than organic or artisanal claims; it’s not marketed as organic and doesn’t use overt kid-specific cartoon branding. In plain terms it’s an industrially made, shelf-stable dry pasta formulated from semolina, durum wheat and legume flours with added pea protein and vitamin/mineral fortification. Sensory cues are familiar: small elbow shapes that cook to a firm, slightly toothsome bite, with a mild, nutty undertone from chickpea and lentil flours; packaging is a standard cardboard box with inner plastic bag, easy to pour. Rituals are the classic: boiling water, stirring occasionally, draining and tossing with sauce or a pan of sautéed vegetables. It’s presented as a convenient, comforting weeknight staple with a contemporary nod to nutrition.