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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    20 Best Pasta Recipes to Make This Summer

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on June 24, 2025, updated May 7, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh and vibrant pasta dishes that highlight seasonal ingredients. From light and zesty salads to hearty meals, there are countless ways to prepare pasta that are both satisfying and refreshing. Here are 20 fantastic pasta recipes that will bring a burst of flavor to your summer dining.

    Cajun Alfredo Pasta

    Cajun alfredo pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This recipe gives a zesty spin to the traditional Alfredo sauce. With just some common spices you likely have in your pantry, it’s an affordable choice for summer meals.

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    Cherry Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Walnuts

    15-Minute Cherry Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Walnuts
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    This 15-minute Cherry Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Walnuts is a quick and easy dish that packs a lot of flavor. It's great on its own, but adding some mozzarella or burrata cheese takes it to the next level.

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    Lemon Ricotta Pasta

    Lemon ricotta pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This pasta dish is incredibly easy to prepare. It's perfect for summer meals when you want something light and refreshing.

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    Tortellini Carbonara

    Tortellini carbonara.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This version of carbonara is simple to prepare and uses everyday ingredients you can easily find at the store. It's a great option for a quick meal during the summer.

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    Creamy One Pot Salmon Pasta

    Creamy One Pot Salmon Pasta.
    Photo Credit: The Dish Next Door.

    This Creamy One-Pot Salmon Pasta is a simple meal that only needs one pot to prepare. It's packed with sautéed veggies and a rich, creamy sauce.

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    Red Pesto Pasta with Veggies

    Red pesto pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This red pesto pasta is quick to prepare, taking less than 30 minutes with only 15 minutes of hands-on time. It's loaded with veggies and flavor, and you can enjoy it hot or cold, whether you use homemade or store-bought pesto.

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    One-Pot Hummus Pasta

    Hummus pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Dinner can be simple with just 12 minutes, 5 ingredients, and one pot. This is an easy meal perfect for summer nights.

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    Garlic Butter Pasta

    Garlic butter pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This pasta dish is quick to prepare and uses ingredients you likely have on hand. It's perfect for a simple summer meal.

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    Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

    Garlic butter shrimp pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick and tasty dish that combines juicy shrimp with perfectly cooked pasta in a rich garlic butter sauce. This is a great meal for busy nights when you want something delicious without a lot of work.

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    Tuna Pasta Salad

    Tuna pasta salad.
    Photo credit: Homemade Interest.

    Tuna pasta salad is loaded with vegetables and fresh tastes. This dish skips the mayo, making it a light and healthy option that's great for sharing.

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    Lemon Pasta

    Lemon Pasta on a plate.
    Photo Credit: Posh Journal.

    This lemon pasta is easy to make and really tasty. It works well on its own or with any protein you like, and you can whip it up in under 30 minutes.

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    Roasted Garlic Blue Cheese Pasta Salad

    Roasted Garlic Blue Cheese Pasta Salad.
    Photo credit: Pups with Chopsticks.

    This creamy pasta salad features fresh vegetables mixed with a roasted garlic and miso dressing that has blue cheese for extra flavor. If blue cheese isn't your thing, you can leave it out and still enjoy the rich taste from the miso.

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    Cashew Alfredo

    A skillet full of cashew alfredo pasta.
    Photo credit: My Pure Plants.

    This vegan alfredo sauce is super simple and only needs 5 ingredients. It's creamy and tasty, and you can whip it up in just 15 minutes without any real cooking.

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    Shrimp Carbonara

    Shrimp carbonara.
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    Shrimp Carbonara is a quick and tasty take on the classic Italian pasta dish. With creamy goodness and perfectly cooked shrimp, this meal combines the best of seafood and pasta in a simple way.

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    Cream Cheese Pasta

    Cream Cheese Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Cook Dinner Tonight.

    Cream cheese pasta is a creamy dish that you can whip up in just 20 minutes. It's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner with hardly any prep needed.

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    Coconut Lime Chicken Pasta

    Coconut Lime Chicken Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Craft Cookbook.

    Coconut Lime Chicken & Pasta is a fun dish that’s simple to make for family and friends. This zesty coconut lime sauce offers a refreshing twist on traditional pasta, and you can have the whole meal ready in about thirty minutes.

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    Creamy Chicken Tagliatelle

    Creamy Chicken Tagliatelle.
    Photo Credit: Let's Cook Chicken.

    Creamy chicken tagliatelle is a cozy Italian pasta dish that you'll love to prepare. It features tender chicken cooked in a rich garlic cream sauce, all mixed with long, silky tagliatelle noodles.

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    Pesto Pasta Bake with Hidden Veg

    Pesto Pasta Bake with Hidden Veg.
    Photo Credit: Thinly Spread.

    Pesto Pasta Bake features a tasty homemade vegan basil pesto. This bright and flavorful sauce is packed with spinach, making it a great choice for everyone.

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    Creamy Pesto Pasta

    Creamy pesto pasta topped with cherry tomatoes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This creamy pesto pasta is quick to make with just three ingredients and takes only 10 minutes to prepare. The bright pesto sauce combined with Greek yogurt creates a simple and satisfying meal.

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    Beet Pasta

    Beet Pasta.
    Photo credit: Gluten Free Stories.

    A smooth sauce made from tender beets, creme fraiche, feta cheese, sautéed onion, and garlic pairs wonderfully with any pasta. This dish is a great way to enjoy a fresh and vibrant meal.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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