3 Pepper and Onion Spaghetti using Filippo Berio Olive Oil

3 Pepper & Onion Spaghetti

So, this is what it is supposed to look like when it's finished.  It is SO tasty and wonderful and is the perfect dish to serve when you need to make something quick but delicious when company is coming over!

Ingredients

• Salt
• 1 pound spaghetti
• 3 tablespoons Filippo Berio extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds, 1/2 palmful
• 1 large red bell pepper, quartered lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced
• 2 Cubanelle peppers, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced
• 1 red chile pepper, seeded and thinly sliced, or 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 large onion or red onion, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 3 to 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed Italian tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, shredded or torn

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Salt the water, add the pasta and cook to al dente.

Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fennel seeds and stir for 1 minute, then add all the peppers and the onions. Saute for 8 to 10 minutes, then add the garlic and season with salt and pepper, to taste. When the peppers and onions are tender, add the wine and stir for 30 seconds, then add the stock and tomatoes. Reduce the sauce for 7 to 8 minutes.

Drain the pasta, drop it into the skillet, and toss it with the butter and the sauce. Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl, sprinkle with a little cheese, top with the basil, and serve immediately.

(Onions being sauted in Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

Kick Butter With Filippo Berio Olive Oil

I was just thinking how wonderful it is that I have a magnetic chart on my fridge that allows me to substitute olive oil for butter.  It came in my Filippo Berio BzzAgent kit and I'd love to share it with you! This is an excellent chart that will allow you to switch yourself and your family over to a healthier lifestyle! 

For additional information, go to FILIPPO BERIO'S website.  You can acquire some great recipes while there!

Filippo Berio Olive Oil Bread

With my bottle of Filippo Berio I received from BzzAgent my husband and I tried a recipe I've been DYING to try for months!! This bread is SOOOOO good, you'll want to eat it as a meal! If you try it, make sure you let me know how it tastes!! And to help you get started, I have a $2.00 off coupon on any Filipo Berio Olive Oil! Let me know where to send it! 

• 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons Filippo Berio olive oil
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• Chopped green olives and onions to garnish

1. In a large bowl mix together the warm water (110 degrees), yeast, sugar, salt, and olive oil. Stir in 2 cups of the flour in order to make a soft ball. Knead in additional flour so that dough is soft and not sticky. Place kneaded dough in a medium size greased bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled in size.
2. Punch down dough, and form into ball or loaf shape. Place onto a greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle on olives and onions to your desire.  Cover and let rise for 15 to 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown.

Here is my latest campaign for BzzAgent.  I am apart of the Neutrogena Cosmetics campaign.  I received everything shown above but today I'm going to focus on the Revitalizing Lip Balm.  I received three different colors in Sunny Berry, Healthy Blush, & Petal Glow.  Out of the three, my favorite is most definitely Sunny Berry.  It has a nice hint of color and it is not overwhelming.  The product leaves your lips feeling very silky smooth! The other two colors are a bit too light for my skin shade which is light to medium.  My daughter has olive undertones so Healthy Blush and Petal Glow look a lot better on her! One thing my daughter really liked about the lip balm is the fun funky tube.  It is wider than most lip balms and provides a much better coverage.  The thing I really liked is that while it gives you that touch of color without overkill, you are actually protecting your lips with SPF 20. This product is so easy to apply and has a wonderful berry scent.  

I have $2.00 off coupons for those who are interested in trying these fantastic lip balms!