Monini and Silvia Colloca have teamed up to share meal and cooking inspiration that celebrates the art of Italian cuisine. Combining Monini’s exceptional Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Silvia Colloca’s renowned expertise as a food writer, author, and TV personality, this collaboration brings together the best of both worlds. Silvia’s creativity in the kitchen and passionate approach to Italian cuisine are perfectly complemented by Monini’s high-quality olive oils, which enhance flavours and elevate every dish.
Together, Monini and Silvia Colloca invite food enthusiasts to explore the rich, vibrant flavours of Italy and rediscover the joy of cooking with premium ingredients.
Recipe Inspiration
Here’s a simple and quick pasta dish bursting with Italian flavours, Silvia Colloca’s Monini Olive, Zucchini, and Lemon Zest Pasta.
This meat-free dish is so simple to make and only uses a few ingredients, so select the best you can get.
Monini Classico 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil is perfect for cooking the zucchini to perfection and complementing their sweetness with its signature piquancy. And the olives, Leccino and Cerignola are to die for: juicy, meaty and so full of flavour! Delizioso!
This delicious and quick recipe is perfect for the whole family, delivering incredible flavour in no time.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tip
Here’s a tip to elevate a simple bowl of bocconcini into something special.
Use a bold & balanced extra virgin olive oil, like Monini Classico, with its signature piquant and slightly bitter taste, it enhances and preserves the flavours of creamy bocconcini.
Perfect for entertaining, simply serve it with slices of crusty bread, and watch everyone come back for more. Consume within 3 days of making and store in the fridge in an airtight jar.
Fun fact: There is a really simple way to know if you have a good quality extra virgin olive oil. If the oil is quality like Monini Classico 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil, you’ll notice a hint of bitterness. This comes from healthy olives that have been carefully selected and picked at the right time to give a richer and slightly piquant flavour.