Italian summer recipes feature Neapolitan pasta and potato salad

Various Italian culinary recipes are highlighted for summer dining, including a traditional Neapolitan pasta dish and a fresh potato salad.

The Neapolitan pasta recipe features ‘puparulilli d’o ciumm’, which are small, sweet green chili peppers similar to friggitelli. While traditional methods involve frying, a lighter version can be made using an air fryer at 170°C for 13 minutes or an oven at 180°C for 15-20 minutes. The dish is prepared with cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil, typically served with spaghetti.

A seasonal potato salad recipe combines new potatoes with Granny Smith apples, white onions, and celery. Instead of mayonnaise, the salad uses a light dressing made of yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. For optimal texture, the potatoes must be cooled before mixing with the yogurt and fruit to prevent the dressing from melting and the apples from losing their crunch.