Like so many Americans, Italians escape the summer heat by heading to the seaside, pool resorts, and just about any cool body of water they can find. And eating is a big part of vacationing, as Italians take a break from their kitchens to dine outside in the glorious Mediterranean sun at seaside restaurants and cafes. If you can’t get away, create your own Barilla poolside picnic! Set the scene with Italian-inspired decorations and summer dishes. You can envision that you're dining on the Amalfi coast with these authentic recipes: Get more entertaining tips to create your poolside picnic here>> Farfalle pasta salad with roasted peppers and Mozzarella Ingredients 1 box Barilla Farfalle 2 red peppers 2 yellow peppers 1 green pepper 1 medium red onion 1 lb fresh mozzarella 2 tbs salted capers 1 anchovy fillet Sea salt, black pepper to taste 10 leaves fresh basil ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 cup green olives, pitted Directions CUT the onion julienne, sauté with 1 tbs of olive oil for five minutes. Season with salt and set aside. ROAST the peppers on the stove. When the skin is completely burned place in a zip log bag to cool down. Peel them and cut in thin slices. MARINATE the peppers with olive oil, onion, salt, black peppers, capers, basil and olives for one hour. Meanwhile COOK pasta in salted water, drain one minute before the lower recommended cooking time. PLACE pasta on a large sheet tray, drizzle with little olive oil to prevent from sticking and let it cool down. COMBINE pasta with the marinated peppers. SERVE cold. Want More Summer Recipes? Click here to search recipes by season>> A summer salad classic, Tri-Color Fiori was derived from the word Fiorire, meaning to blossom, to bloom, to flower. This elegant, colorful pasta shape is one of Barilla’s most popular cuts in Italy and America because of its fun shape, delightful presentation, and of course, authentic Italian flavor. Try Tri-Color Fiori as the centerpiece of your next summer meal with these recipes created by Barilla chefs. Garden Fresh Fiori (Fiori con verdure fresche) Tri-color Fiori with Vegetable in Italian Vinaigrette (Fiorini con verdure in insalata) Tri-Color Fiori Vegetable & Shrimp Pasta Salad (Insalata di pasta con Verdure tricolori e gamberi) For more of Barilla’s salad classic pasta shapes, click here>> If you would like to change the type of content you receive please click here. To unsubscribe from the Barilla America eNewsletter, please click here.

Have you personalized your newsletter yet? It’s quick and easy. Just click one of the options below to sign up for content that’s created just for you: Sign me up for easy, everyday recipes for me and my family I want more advanced recipes with information from TV chef Giada De Laurentiis Send me everything! Don’t forget, you can always update your content preference as your cooking skills or recipe needs change! Noted event planner and stylist, Francesca Abbracciamento knows a thing or two about how to throw an amazing dinner party the Italian way. Spending time with your guests is what they will most appreciate. When planning your event, Francesca recommends: Be aware of the cleanup: Set a system in place or just make enough room in the kitchen for dishes after clearing so that you can enjoy your role as host Join your guests for conversation and laughter – it’s one of the principal elements to master Get more tips from Francesca with a countdown checklist to plan your party>>