The flesh of a sun-warmed tomato hangs to the heat as it pulls quickly from the vine. Even after it’s been sliced, diced, or quartered and sprinkled with sea salt, the juicy, sweet fruit of the earth is still warm when it reaches your lips. Tomato season. Is there really anything better?

Find some new and delicious uses for your summer’s bounty with our favorite summer tomato recipes.

Created in the eastern Sicilian city of Catania, Pasta alla Norma is quintessential Sicilian cuisine. While the recipe may vary depending on the household, the core ingredients of this classic remain the same: eggplant, basil, tomatoes and a wonderfully salty ricotta salata.

Made with cross-cut shanks of beef or veal, this is one Italy's most renowned (and of course delicious) braises. Serve with risotto, cripsy prosciutto and Grana Padano. Discover what you've been missing.

Not all pestos are green. Pesto comes from the Italian word Pestare, meaning to grind. In Sicily, the most famous pesto is pesto allá trapanese, from the Mediterranean town of Trapani, Sicily, and is one of the best Sicilian pasta dishes you'll find outside of Sicily. Adding tomatoes and swapping pine nuts for almonds, Sicilians took the pesto alla genovese and made a dish that's uniquely their own.

Spaghetti Aglio E Oglio is quintessential Italian fast food. Ready in 20 minutes, this dish is quick, delicious and warmly satisfying.

Crispy and juicy, this sandwich recipe courtesy of our friends at Maine Meat is a delicious treat to be enjoyed anytime of the year.

Ditalini pasta is commonly used in many dishes throughout Sicily. Translated as 'small thimbles', Ditalini makes for a great macaroni and cheese. This creamy havarti dill mac & cheese recipe is a quick and delicious way to get your pasta fix!

Full of fresh asparagus flavor in every bite, this creamy tagliatelle pasta recipe is a lovely way to bring spring into your kitchen!