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Hello, my friends! I'm so excited to be pairing up with Bertolli today for a delicious, easy weeknight meal. I was assigned the task to head to Kroger and pick out my favorite Bertolli Classic Frozen Meal for 2, and whip up the perfect complement to turn it into the ultimate family friendly feast. The best pairing for carbs is, well, more carbs, right? So I whipped up some amazing Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Breadsticks that are not only fabulous by themselves, but work perfectly with any Bertolli meal... especially the creamy Shrimp Scampi pasta I picked. Let's get to cooking!
I'll let y'all in on a little secret... did you know that focaccia dough and pizza dough are actually the same?! Yep! The only difference is how you handle the dough and how you top it. Making focaccia is just as easy, if not easier, than pizza. So first things first, you have to head to your local Kroger and pick up your favorite Bertolli meal {there's tons of choices and they're all delicious so pick wisely!}, as well as focaccia breadstick supplies: flour, yeast, olive oil, garlic, and don't forget the parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. If you're in a hurry but still want the homemade taste, you can even use your favorite storebought pizza dough for the breadsticks.
You can find the Bertolli frozen meals in the frozen meal aisle, and there's tons to pick from! Most are pasta based, but there are also some soups, risottos, and saute's. Yum! These goodies are currently on sale at Kroger, and you can save even more when you buy 6 participating items. It's the perfect time to stock up on easy, delicious meals! Once you're finished with shopping, hurry home so you can get started on the yummy focaccia breadsticks! These require a little bit of planning ahead, but the prep is minimal and it's mostly just waiting time for the dough to rise, so you have time to do other things while the focaccia gets all nice and puffy.
The Bertolli frozen meals are the perfect solution for busy weeknight dinners when you want a real homemade taste but are short on time. Just toss the contents into your pan, crank up the heat, and you have a perfect Italian-style meal in less than 10 minutes. The focaccia breadsticks take just 15 minutes in the oven, so if you stick them in the oven first, then start on the pasta, everything is ready at the same time! Super convenient and so tasty. With shortcuts like these, it's easy to make dinner a special, family-centered occasion every night. Making the focaccia dough can be a super fun, interactive experience for kiddos who love to get their hands dirty and try new things, and I can assure you they'll beg you to let them help again and again! Make memories as you make dinner, and your food will be so much more special than just a regular meal. Find all the delicious Bertolli varieties at your local Kroger, and Mangia Tonight! You can find your nearest Kroger HERE and cash in on the savings. Buon appetito!
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for topping
- ½ tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet {2¼ tsp} dry yeast
- *for topping*
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
- coarse salt
- First, stir together the warm water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl, and allow yeast to bloom and foam.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Make a well in the center, pour in the water and yeast mixture and the 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Mix together until a soft, sticky dough forms, adding flour if it's overly wet.
- Lightly flour a clean surface and dump the dough onto it; knead until the dough is smooth, soft, and no longer sticks to your hands, but it should NOT be hard or dry! Form a ball, cover lightly with a tea towel or plastic wrap, and allow to rise for 45-60 minutes.
- After the first rise, grab a jelly-roll pan or cookie pan, generously oil it, then place the dough on it. I prefer slightly smaller pans as they yield thicker, fluffier breadsticks. Using your hands, gently pat the dough so it fills the entire pan. Spray the surface of the dough with a bit of water.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave the olive oil and garlic for topping for 30 seconds, until warm. Drizzle on top of the dough, then place the pan in a warm place for a 30 minute rise.
- Once ready to bake, preheat the oven to 475F. Top the focaccia dough with the parmesan, mozzarella, and salt, and bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and crisp, and dough is light and airy.
- Cut into breadsticks and serve immediately with your favorite Bertolli meal!
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