Since our beginnings in Parma, Italy, in 1877, four generations of the Barilla family have been passing down the secrets to producing great quality pasta that really does cook and taste better. Farfalle, which means 'butterfly' in Italian, are small squares of pasta that are pinched in the middle. Thanks to their delicate shape, Barilla Farfalle are perfectly suited to tasty pasta salads, and match well with light pasta sauces. Barilla Farfalle cook to al dente perfection in just 10 minutes.