Beth Branch is an Editorial Assistant at Country Living Magazine as well as an avid foodie with a passion for baking and photography."},"@context":"http://schema.org","about":{"@type":"ItemList","numberOfItems":41,"itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Chicken and Snap Pea Pasta with Creamy Garlic-Basil Sauce","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4402/summer-pasta-recipes/#slide-1","description":"If you're looking for a fast, veggie-forward pasta dish that doesn't involve red sauce, then look no further. Snap peas and fresh basil flavor an easy white sauce in this tasty, 20-minute weeknight dinner treat. 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a plate of shrimp and asparagus pastapinterest
Becky Luigart-Stayner

41 Summer Pasta Recipes for Warm-Weather Dining

There's still time to make these before the season's vegetable bounty ends!

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We love a good pasta recipe for dinner! Who doesn't?

But if that has you thinking only of boring red-sauce meals or super heavy winter dishes like bolognese, then it's time to think again. Summer is coming to a close but there are plenty of delicious seasonal flavors to take advantage of while they're still here.

Pasta is a great option for weeknight dinner because it cooks quickly and is adaptable to such a wide array of flavors. Summer pasta recipes make it easy to get a filling dinner on the table quickly without overheating the kitchen.

With light, bright end-of-summer flavors like lemon, fresh tomato, summer squash, asparagus, roasted veggies, olives, and more, you could make a different pasta every night of the month and never be bored!

Here, find more than our favorite summer pasta recipes—there's sure to be something your family will love. You might even find some new favorites to add to the weekly rotation for the rest of the season!

More Delicious Dinner Recipes:

1

Chicken and Snap Pea Pasta with Creamy Garlic-Basil Sauce

chicken and snap pea pasta with creamy garlic basil sauce
Becky Lugart-Stayner

If you're looking for a fast, veggie-forward pasta dish that doesn't involve red sauce, then look no further. Snap peas and fresh basil flavor an easy white sauce in this tasty, 20-minute weeknight dinner treat.

Get the recipe for Chicken and Snap Pea Pasta with Creamy Garlic-Basil Sauce.

2

Brown Butter Tortellini with Toasted Garlic and Asparagus

brown butter tortellini with toasted garlic and asparagus
Jennifer Causey

When fresh asparagus is available, we just can't get enough of it! Cheese tortellini, some butter, and a few herbs are all you need to round out this summery dish.

Get the recipe for Brown Butter Tortellini with Toasted Garlic and Asparagus.

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Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta

a plate of shrimp and asparagus pasta
Becky Luigart-Stayner

This light, bright, easy and delicious fettuccine dish cooks in just 25 minutes, won't weigh you down, and is perfect for warm-weather eating. Serve it al fresco with a glass of white wine for an elegant dinner treat!

Get the recipe for Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta.

4

Grilled Ratatouille Pasta Salad

grilled ratatouille pasta salad in a bowl with a wood spoon
Brian Woodcock

This cold summer pasta salad is packed with fresh grilled veggies, making it a delicious and healthy option for meatless Mondays.

Get the recipe for Grilled Ratatouille Pasta Salad.

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5

Mac and Cheese with Poblanos

pasta recipes tex mex mac and cheese with poblanos
Becky Lugart-Stayner

Your favorite shells and cheese got some upgrades! Extra sharp Cheddar makes a big difference, but the real flavor comes from a couple Tex-Mex additions: poblano peppers (the bigger, cone-shaped, green ones) are mild, but with a lot more flavor than a bell pepper. Then crumbled tortilla chips add just the right kind of satisfying crunch!

Get the recipe for Mac and Cheese with Poblanos.

6

White Wine-Garlic Pasta with Scallops

two bowls of linguine with scallops
Becky Luigart-Stayner

This 15-minute meal has it all: a bright, lemony flavor, yummy pan-seared scallops, and perfectly-cooked linguine. It's everything you want in a summer meal.

Get the recipe for White Wine-Garlic Pasta with Scallops.

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7

Caprese Pasta Salad

caprese pasta salad in a serving bowl with a large spoon for serving
Becky Luigart-Stayner

This classic combo turns into the perfect pasta salad for summer picnics! Add chicken for extra protein or keep it vegetarian.

Get the recipe for Caprese Pasta Salad.

8

Classic Tuna Macaroni Salad

classic tuna macaroni salad in a serving bowl and some in two bowls with spoons
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Not only is this recipe super quick and easy to whip up, it's great for everything from weeknight dinners to cookout sides. You'll have an empty bowl at the end either way!

Get the recipe for Classic Tuna Macaroni Salad.

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9

The Best 30-Minute Beef Stroganoff

best 30 minute beef stroganoff in a bowl with a fork
Ian Palmer

Add this speedy version of classic Beef Stroganoff to your summer dinner rotation. You can have it on the table in just 30 minutes!

Get the recipe for The Best 30-Minute Beef Stroganoff.

10

Easy-Peasy Stovetop Mac 'n Cheesy

stove top mac and cheese with peas in two bowls with spoons
Becky Luigart-Stayner

This super-smart stovetop mac is as fast as the boxed stuff, and tastier! It cooks quickly so you won't have to handle the heat for too long!

Get the recipe for Easy-Peasy Stovetop Mac 'n Cheesy.

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11

Easy Pasta Carbonara

easy pasta carbonara
Becky Lugart-Stayner

This comfort food classic is ideal for date nights or family dinners!

Get the recipe for Easy Pasta Carbonara.

12

Easy Shrimp Scampi Pasta

shrimp scampi pasta on a pink plate
Ian Palmer

Looking for a fast, light summer dinner? You can make this classic Italian pasta in less time than it takes delivery to arrive.

Get the recipe for Easy Shrimp Scampi Pasta.

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The Take-to-Every-BBQ Pasta Salad

basic pasta salad recipe in a bowl with a vintage serving spoon
Ian Palmer

A solid, no-nonsense bowl of pasta salad at a cookout is like the bass riff in a great Country song: It may not get all the attention, but everyone would notice if it was missing. This Italian summer pasta is the one you want.

Get the recipe for Basic Pasta Salad.

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Easiest-Ever Chicken Alfredo

easiest ever chicken alfredo on a plate on a dinner table
Ian Palmer

Switch up pasta night with this super-easy homemade sauce.

Get the recipe for Easiest-Ever Chicken Alfredo.

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Pan-Seared Gnocchi with Parmesan-Roasted Summer Squash and Herbs

pan seared gnocchi with parmesan roasted summer squash and herbs in a pan and on a dinner plate
Hector M. Sanchez

Instead of boiling gnocchi like pasta, a quick turn in a hot skillet gives them a slight char and a delightful crunchy-chewy texture.

Get the recipe for Pan-Seared Gnocchi.

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Orzo Pasta Salad

orzo pasta salad in a bowl with a spoon
Becky Luigart-Stayner

This perfectly packable pasta salad is ideal for picnics.

Get the recipe for Orzo Pasta Salad.

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Easy, Peasy Fettuccini Alfredo

fettuccini alfredo on plates with a glass of wine
Ian Palmer

This light summer vegetarian dinner is fast and satisfying.

Get the recipe for Easy, Peasy Fettuccini Alfredo.

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Spring Pasta with Salmon, Peas, and Dill

spring pasta with salmon, peas, and dill in a scalloped serving bowl with asparagus salt and pepper shakers
Brian Woodcock

The snappy English peas and lightly roasted salmon add quite a lot to this simple, hearty dish, but it's the fresh dill that really ties the whole thing together.

Get the recipe for Spring Pasta with Salmon, Peas, and Dill.

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Broccolini Pasta Salad

broccolini pasta salad in a serving bowl on a picnic blanket
Brian Woodcock

Smoked almonds and plenty of veggies give this traditional pasta salad a little extra crunch.

Get the recipe for Broccolini Pasta Salad.

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Deviled Eggs Pasta Salad

deviled eggs pasta salad

For those who love deviled eggs, love pasta salad, and don't like to decide, we present this: The best of both combined into one.

Get the recipe for Deviled Eggs Pasta Salad.

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