Our Favorite Tomato Recipes for a Taste of Sunshine in the Winter

Even though tomato season is over, you can still enjoy their sunny flavor in these Italian dishes.

Tomato season is our favorite time of year, even though it never lasts as long as we’d like. During those summer weeks when ripe tomatoes are at their sweet, juicy peak, it’s a race to see how many different recipes we can make, from fresh tomato sauces to salads and more. Loaded with umami that adds complex flavor to any dish, tomatoes can make even the simplest meal taste absolutely divine. 

But though tomato season is over, we’re not ready to say goodbye. The below recipes won’t disappoint when grocery-store tomatoes become drab and bland – we’ve got a few tricks up our sleeves to enjoy the brightest tomato flavor all year round. One bite, and you’ll feel like it’s August all over again.  

Golden Tomato Pasta with Pesto 

This vibrant pasta is pure sunshine in a bowl, from the sweet yellow tomatoes (our datterini are picked at the height of summer and canned right away for the freshest flavor) to the fragrant basil pesto. It’s easy to whip up and just the thing to banish the winter blahs. 

Tomato and Ricotta Caprese Dip 

Transform your holiday cocktail party into an al fresco patio event (in spirit, at least!) with an all-weather spin on the classic summer favorite the Caprese salad. With fresh ricotta and high-quality canned cherry tomatoes like our red datterini, this dip packs all the ripe flavor of the classic into a scoopable, craveable appetizer. 

Sun-Dried Tomato Soup 

Nothing’s more soul-satisfying on a cold day than a cup of creamy tomato soup. Intense sun-dried tomatoes give this soup oomph, while pureed white beans give it a velvety texture (Bonus: they also make it protein-packed!). It’s loaded with pantry-friendly ingredients, so you can get cozy whenever the mood strikes. 

Crab and Cherry Tomato Fettuccine 

Pasta with fresh seafood and juicy ripe tomatoes is a beloved summertime meal on the Amalfi Coast, but you can capture those coastal vibes any time of year by using a high-quality canned cherry tomato like our Pomodorini di Corbara and sweet crab. 

Roasted Caprese Salad with Burrata 

Roasting is a surefire way to boost fresh tomatoes that are more bland than brilliant. The heat concentrates their natural sugars, creating a rich, umami-loaded flavor and a jammy texture. Creamy burrata takes the place of regular mozzarella in this winter-ready Caprese salad that feels just like you’re on the Amalfi Coast.