When summer rolls around, we can't get enough of seasonal tomatoes - and these are the Italian tomato recipes we have on repeat!

First of all, no hard feelings, Caprese Salad - you will always have our heart. That said, the way Italians enjoy ripe tomatoes in the summertime goes far and beyond just the classic Caprese! If you've been inundated with a bounty of tomatoes, worry not - we've got Italian tomato recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner (and even one that could technically qualify for dessert!)
Still not sure you can use up your tomato abundance before they turn bad? Try this super easy method for preserving your tomatoes- no canning required! Just pop them in the freezer for soups and sauces come fall. Or, simply make a few big batches of fresh pomodoro, and freeze it in gallon bags for a bit of summer sunshine in the colder months. 

And lastly, here's our guide on how to prepare the most common varieties of tomato. From cherry to beefsteak and everything in between, these are our favorite ways to use each one.
So, without further ado - scroll down to get tons of summer tomato recipe inspiration!