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.
Caprese orzo salad
Fresh summer tomatoes really make this caprese orzo salad.
Mediterranean pasta salad
This zesty dish is even better when you make it ahead of time.
Creamy summer pasta salad
This old-fashioned pasta salad will remind you of something Grandma used to make.
Ranch tortellini salad
This simple, creamy pasta salad made with Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing is perfect for a summer picnic.
Cherry tomato and basil angel hair pasta
This light pasta dinner is perfect for a hot summer night, and it takes only 20 minutes to throw together.
Pizza pasta salad
Pizza is too hot and heavy for the summer weather, but this cooled-down salad is just right.
Caesar pasta salad
Turn one of your favorite salads into a pasta masterpiece.
Israeli couscous salad
Give couscous a try with this simple recipe that uses fresh summer vegetables.
Creamy lemon one-pot pasta
Nothing says summer like the taste of fresh lemon.
Lobster spaghetti
Spaghetti isn’t exactly a summer dish, but it is when it’s served on a plate of lobster.
Zucchini carbonara
Fresh zucchini makes this dish that much better.
Antipasto tortellini salad
Antipasto salad is great for barbecues, and this is a fun twist on that old standby.
Vegan one-pot spaghetti with vegetables
Use up all those veggies from your garden with this delicious recipe.
Avocado pasta salad
This creamy salad will soon be your summer favorite.
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