We usually think of pasta dishes as a hearty part of our winter meal rotation — but when you fill your recipes with crisp seasonal veggies, pasta transforms into an amazingly light summer meal. Plus, pasta is super-easy to make, so you don’t have to spend extra time in a hot kitchen. It’s a win all the way around.
Give these summery meals a try.
Originally published May 2016. Updated July 2017.
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Caprese orzo salad
Image Credit: Five Heart Home Fresh summer tomatoes really make this caprese orzo salad.
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Mediterranean pasta salad
Image Credit: Gimme Some Oven This zesty dish is even better when you make it ahead of time.
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Creamy summer pasta salad
Image Credit: Bare Feet in the Kitchen This old-fashioned pasta salad will remind you of something Grandma used to make.
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Ranch tortellini salad
Image Credit: This post was sponsored by Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing. This simple, creamy pasta salad made with Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing is perfect for a summer picnic.
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Cherry tomato and basil angel hair pasta
Image Credit: Oh Sweet Basil This light pasta dinner is perfect for a hot summer night, and it takes only 20 minutes to throw together.
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Pizza pasta salad
Image Credit: Spend with Pennies Pizza is too hot and heavy for the summer weather, but this cooled-down salad is just right.
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Caesar pasta salad
Image Credit: Spicy Southern Kitchen Turn one of your favorite salads into a pasta masterpiece.
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Israeli couscous salad
Image Credit: A Hint of Honey Give couscous a try with this simple recipe that uses fresh summer vegetables.
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Creamy lemon one-pot pasta
Image Credit: Diethood Nothing says summer like the taste of fresh lemon.
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Lobster spaghetti
Image Credit: Cooking for Keeps Spaghetti isn’t exactly a summer dish, but it is when it’s served on a plate of lobster.
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Zucchini carbonara
Image Credit: The Brewer and the Baker Fresh zucchini makes this dish that much better.
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Antipasto tortellini salad
Image Credit: The Slow Roasted Italian Antipasto salad is great for barbecues, and this is a fun twist on that old standby.
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Vegan one-pot spaghetti with vegetables
Image Credit: Vegan Heaven Use up all those veggies from your garden with this delicious recipe.
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Avocado pasta salad
Image Credit: Spend with Pennies This creamy salad will soon be your summer favorite.
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