At Barilla, we're passionate about pasta. After all, we have been pasta makers since 1877. As an Italian family-owned food company, Barilla pasta is synonymous with high quality and "al dente" perfection every time. Our Elbows are made from the finest durum wheat and is non-GMO verified, peanut-free and suitable for a vegan or vegetarian diet. Elbows, or "Chifferi" in Italian, are named for their curved, tubular shape. Barilla Elbows are ridged with an extra curve, giving it a more sophisticated pasta shape that helps to hold the sauce.