Team Pasta:
Serves 4 to 6
- 3 tablespoons Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium carrot, Julienne
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 6 Italian frying peppers, cut into strips
- 1/4 pound Italian salami, sliced thin, cut into strips ¼ inch wide
- 1 tablespoon Colavita Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Salt to taste (optional)
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1 pound penne
- 1/2 cup pasta water
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cook the pasta.
In a medium skillet, heat the Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil and sauté the garlic, carrot, and onion, discard the garlic when it turns golden and add the peppers, salami, Colavita Balsamic Vinegar, oregano, pepper, and salt. Add wine. Cover and sauté for another 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta. Reserve ½ cup of water when draining and add to the skillet. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, pepper mixture, and cheese. Toss well and serve.
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Best known as The Love Chef, Francis Anthony is a favorite in the world of television cooking! His on-air story began when he became the first chef to bring cooking instruction to TV news, department stores, and supermarkets. Since then, he has taken the food theme to casino stages, cruise ships ... even corporate team-building events! Time Magazine once said he "has a handle on the food explosion," and years later, he still does.
As a pioneer who married cooking and entertainment, he could be called the grandfather of foodie shows. His on-air appearances helped set the stage for setting tables, something he recommends "should always be done with love."
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