Ten summer first courses, both hot and cold. Try the recipes now

Summer is the perfect time to bring fresh recipes, seasonal ingredients, and quick-cooking preparations to the table. Summer pasta dishes are the perfect solution for both a family lunch and a dinner with friends, thanks to a mix of Mediterranean flavors, fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and light dressings.

This selection features ten summer first courses, including both hot and cold recipes, designed to satisfy every need. From classic cold pasta dishes to freshly stir-fried dishes, each dish is easy to make and showcases the season's finest ingredients.

Recipe ingredients

Short and long pasta

Rice

Cherry tomatoes

Zuchinis

Eggplant

Peppers

Cucumbers

Fresh basil

Rocket

Mozzarella

Pass

Tuna

Shrimp

Smoked salmon

Pesto

Olive green

Capers

Extra virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper

Lemon juice

Grated Parmesan cheese

Step-by-step recipe procedure

1. Cold Mediterranean Pasta: Cook the pasta, chill it, and season it with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, basil, and extra virgin olive oil.

2. Classic rice salad: boil the rice, let it cool and add tuna, corn, peas, olives and vegetables to taste.

3. Spaghetti with pesto and cherry tomatoes: Prepare the spaghetti and season it with fresh pesto and halved cherry tomatoes.

4. Pasta with courgettes and mint: sauté the courgettes in a pan with oil, add the pasta and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

5. Linguine with prawns and lemon: cook the prawns for a few minutes, add them to the linguine with the lemon zest and juice.

6. Fusilli with aubergines and salted ricotta: brown the diced aubergines, add them to the pasta and finish with grated salted ricotta.

7. Cold pasta with smoked salmon: mix cold pasta, salmon, arugula, lemon, and a drizzle of oil.

8. Vegetable Couscous: Soak the couscous in water and combine it with peppers, courgettes, aubergines and basil.

9. Orecchiette with confit cherry tomatoes: Slowly cook the cherry tomatoes in the oven, then season them with the orecchiette and fresh basil.

10. Pasta with Feta and Cucumber: Let the pasta cool and season it with diced cucumber, crumbled feta, olives, and oregano.

Summer first courses offer an easy way to vary your daily menu by using wholesome, flavorful ingredients. Cold recipes are ideal for preparing ahead and storing in the refrigerator, while hot ones require just a few minutes of cooking and showcase seasonal vegetables to perfection. With these ten ideas, it's easy to serve colorful, balanced dishes that are perfect all summer long, even adapting them to your tastes by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs.