Don't let the season's tomato harvest go to waste. Here's our round up of recipes calling for plump, juicy red ones. Where to begin? Consider our eggplant parmigiana, stuffed calamari, or pappardelle with melting duck ragù.

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Italian

Lion's Head Meatball Bolognese

Chinese Lion's Head Meatballs (the name comes from their grand size) get an Italian makeover in this take on spaghetti bolognese.
Italian

Tuna tomato pasta

Caramelising the onion before adding the rest of the ingredients in this simple pasta dish creates a deep, rich flavour base you won't be mad about.
Modern Australian

Bean balls in rich tomato sauce

These ‘meatballs’ are delicious over spaghetti, and are also great in a crunchy bread roll with some melted mozzarella or vegan cheese, or over polenta.
Georgian

Georgian beef soup

"I like this recipe as it uses lots of things that grow locally around the farm – beef, saffron, walnuts and tomatoes. It’s an intriguing mix of big, sour and...
Italian

Spinach and ricotta ravioli with passata

“By investing a little time each summer in processing box upon box of the season’s tomatoes, Rosa Bovezza and her family ensure they have enough passata to feed...
Italian

Roman-style semolina gnocchi

This is the perfect item on a dinner party menu as you can prepare gnocchi alla Romana, or Roman-style gnocchi, well in advance and just pop in the oven when...
Italian

Cabbage rolls

"As a child growing up on a farm, I never really learnt much in the way of cooking from my mother because I was always outdoors! After I was married, however, we...
Italian

Caponata

"There are so many regional variations for this Italian vegetable dish, but this is the one I grew up with. The vegetables are cooked together until they’ve...
Italian

Tomato, saffron and mozzarella arancini

Arancini are said to have originated in Sicily and are traditionally filled with a meat ragù, tomato and mozzarella. A tasty little snack, this version does away...
Italian

Antonina’s cannelloni with braised meat

Meaty cannelloni is a staple dish at special occasions in Italy. This recipe includes veal mince, mozzarella and a rich tomato sauce. Serve as a delicious...
Italian

Bread pockets with cheese and stewed capsicum

These tasty bites are filled with a summery stewed capsicum and mozzarella-like cheese called caciocavallo.
Italian

Lasagne Marche-style

As any Italian nonna will attest, cooking an authentic lasagne isn't easy, but it's well worth the effort! This version features a rich ragù of beef mince,...
Italian

Stale bread and pecorino dumplings

Stale bread dumplings mightn't sound too appetising, but these soft and cheesy balls – swimming in a rich tomato sauce – are an absolute delight. Comfort food at...
Italian

Caramelised onion lasagne with fontina and peas

Milk is the base for this creamy sauce that gives you a deliciously cheesy, yet light layered lasagne. Make a whole tray and enjoy the leftovers for quick and...
Italian

Pork and veal polpette with chilli and tomato

A good meatball is a thing of beauty that can be made with endless variations. Round and comforting, they're delicious served with pasta or a soft creamy polenta....
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