It appears curvy reality star Jessica Simpson has a voracious appetite for more than just pasta as she drools over her boyfriend at dinner. The reality star, once described as 'sexual napalm' by her ex John Mayer, had no qualms about putting on a very public display of affection with Eric Johnson.

Jessica, who turned 30 earlier this week, was joined friends as she dined at a restaurant in Capri, Italy, while on holiday. But not even their presence prevented her and former NFL player Johnson getting very well acquainted. Jessica has been in Italy with her new man and pals to celebrate her milestone birthday.

Over the past few days she has been pictured sharing many a tender embrace with Johnson as they went on shopping trips and sailed aboard a luxury yacht. Jessica, who has previously dated Dallas Cowboy star Tony Romo and musician John Mayer, began dating Johnson in May, three months after he split from his wife.

A friend of the singer told People.com that the star was enjoying her new relationship. 'She is happy that she found a great guy,' they said. Johnson, 30, played tight end for the San Francisco 49ers and, like his new girlfriend, has been married before.

Jessica was formerly married to pop star Nick Lachey. Their relationship was the subject of a fly-on-the-wall show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica. But after marrying in 2002, they were divorced four years later. Jessica and Eric were seen dining together on Monday and yesterday returned home to Los Angeles.