Warm nights call for easy dinners, and light summer pasta recipes totally hit the spot. Think bright veggies, zesty sauces, and zero heavy lifting in the kitchen. These dishes are perfect when it’s too hot to turn on the oven but you still want something satisfying. Trust me, your summer menu just got a major upgrade.
Cold Antipasto Pasta Salad With Pepperoncini Peppers
This irresistible antipasto pasta salad is EASY to make with a simple homemade dressing, an Italian inspired pasta that’s great for summer.
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Bow Tie Pasta Salad With Basil Pesto
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Easy to make basil pesto pasta salad with bow tie pasta is a flavorful, colorful side that’s great for summer picnics or cookouts.
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Ricotta Cheese And Broccoli Pasta
Ricotta pasta with roasted broccoli makes a perfect quick weeknight dinner. A lighter, but still flavorful, mac and cheese dish.
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Shrimp Carbonara With Grilled Corn
Follow these easy make-ahead steps for shrimp carbonara with grilled corn (it doesn’t have to be grilled) and bacon.
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Parsley Pesto Pasta Salad With Walnuts
This easy parsley pesto pasta salad with walnuts is a great summertime salad and incredibly simple to make for any occasion.
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Stuffed Shells With Spinach And Ricotta In Meat Sauce
Stuffed Shells with Spinach, three cheeses, a fabulous tomato sauce, and with either Italian or chicken sausage make for an Italian meal that’s restaurant worthy.
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Rich And Creamy Chicken Mushroom Spaghetti
This delicious chicken mushroom pasta is a blend of tender, juicy chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a mouthwatering tomato-based mushroom sauce.
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Summer Pasta Salad With Fresh Peaches
This refreshing summer salad is made with fresh peach slices, sweet corn, juicy grape tomatoes, pine nuts, and your favorite pasta. It’s one of my go-to cold pasta dishes to beat the heat.
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30 Minute Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta With Artichoke Hearts
Mix up pasta night and try Penne with Artichokes and Italian sausage. Artichokes add just the right flavor along with some sun-dried tomatoes for an easy pasta dish you can make in just 30 minutes.
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Creamy Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pasta Salad
With all the classic flavors of creamy ranch dressing, salty bacon, and cheddar cheese, this ranch pasta salad is a refreshing crowd pleaser, the perfect summer potluck food.
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30-Minute Baked Mac & Cheese With Spinach
Baby spinach leaves are mixed into this rich, creamy gruyere and cheddar macaroni and cheese before it’s baked to perfection for 30 minutes.
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Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
Lemon Chicken Pasta is an easy weeknight dish with tender chicken and a lemony cream sauce. A 30 minute meal you’ll love.
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Cold Lemon Orzo Salad With Shrimp
This cold lemon orzo salad recipe effortlessly marries shrimp, citrus, garlic, and fragrant basil for a quick and easy summer dinner.
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Classic Southern Macaroni Salad
Classic Southern Macaroni Salad is a summertime comfort food, which is great if you’re craving Southern flavors this summer.
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Lemony Cauliflower Pasta Bake With Ricotta Cheese
Creamy cauliflower pasta bake has surprise pockets of ricotta cheese along with lemon and capers and a crispy topping.
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Mediterranean Zucchini Noodle Pasta
Mediterranean zoodles, ready in 20 minutes. A healthy, alternative to the typical pasta de sardina with artichokes and lemons.
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15-Minute Parmesan Garlic Linguine Pasta
Parmesan and Garlic Linguine Pasta is super easy, fast and SO flavorful! This is sure to be one of your new favorite linguine recipes!
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Zesty Mexican Macaroni Salad
Zesty Mexican macaroni salad with a creamy, tangy dressing, fresh vegetables, and a perfect kick of spice is a twist on a classic favorite of easy pasta salad recipes.
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