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Simple summer dishes inspired by Italy

Bring the flavours of Italy to life with these simple, elegant dinners. From our speedy store cupboard pasta to a seasonal tomato, peach and burrata salad, these summery dishes are ideal for fuss-free dining al fresco.

  1. The one-pot: Prawn and fennel orzotto

    In this elegant orzotto, fragrant fennel, plump king prawns and fine green beans are simmered together with stock. The dainty pasta shapes in this orzo one-pot take less time to cook than classic risotto rice, making this a real time saver!

    The one-pot: Prawn and fennel orzotto
  2. The no-cook: Tomato, peach and burrata salad

    It only takes 15 minutes to put together this colourful platter of peaches, tomatoes and peppery rocket, all tossed in a lemony basil dressing. Top with chunks of creamy burrata cheese and serve with slices of griddled ciabatta bread for a light dinner or summery side.

    The no-cook: Tomato, peach and burrata salad
  3. The storecupboard star: Sardine pasta with crispy capers

    For a delicious alfresco dinner, plate up bucatini pasta tossed in our simple sauce of tinned cherry tomatoes, sardines and onions. For the finishing touch, fry breadcrumbs and capers until golden and crispy, then scatter over the pasta along with grated pecorino cheese. Buon appetito!

    The storecupboard star: Sardine pasta with crispy capers