You may be surprised to learn that Italian cuisine has much more variety to offer than the Americanized version of pizza, cheesy baked pasta, and crusty bread. As a matter of fact, Italian cooking changes drastically from season to season. So much so that if you were in #Italy in the winter and then decided to return in the #Summer, you might think you visited two different countries.
Italians eat very well! summer meals focus on simple cooking techniques, seasonal vegetables, and a lot of olive oil. During Italy's summer months, lighter meals are the main event. Cool pasta dishes that are simple with sauces that are light and quickly cooked.