30 Pasta Recipes That Are Perfect For Summer

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Pasta is always a good choice, but especially during Summer. It's the perfect way to showcase some of the season's best produce, like basil, tomatoes, and even avocados, and it's ideal for feeding a crowd (who doesn't love carbs at a cookout?). The dishes don't have to be heavy, either — plenty of these recipes are light and packed with veggies! You can save the hearty bolognese for chilly Winter nights and turn to these tried-and-true recipes during the hotter months. These 30 delicious pasta recipes are the definition of summertime comfort food, so pick out your favorites ahead.

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Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

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Tomato, Scallion, and Roasted Bell Pepper Pasta Salad

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Pasta With Pesto, Roasted Tomatoes, and Breadcrumbs

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Pesto Pasta Salad

Get the recipe: pesto pasta salad

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Spaghetti and Clams With Brown Butter and Garlic Breadcrumbs

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Spaghetti With Garlic White Wine Sauce

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Basil and Garlic Avocado Pasta

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Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad

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Cobb Pasta Salad With Red Wine Vinaigrette

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Basil Goat Cheese Pasta Salad

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Puttanesca Pasta

Get the recipe: puttanesca pasta

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Tortellini Skewers

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Pesto Pasta With Shrimp and Asparagus

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Greek Pasta With Tomatoes, Wine, and Feta

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Vegan Avocado Pasta

Get the recipe: vegan avocado pasta

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Orecchiette With Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil Pesto

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Roasted Garlic Butter Bucatini With Burst Cherry Tomatoes

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Lemon Angel Hair With Garlic White Wine Sauce

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Linguine With Clams and Leeks

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Burst Cherry Tomato Angel Hair With Lemon and Ricotta

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Avocado Pesto Pasta Salad

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Crab Zucchini Pasta With Spicy Avocado Sauce

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Spring Vegetable Pasta

Get the recipe: Spring vegetable pasta

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Bacon Tomato Avocado Pasta Salad

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Spelt Orecchiette With Parsley Pesto and Avocado

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POPSUGAR Photography | Camilla Salem

Vegetable Medley Pasta

Get the recipe: vegetable medley pasta

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Mint Pesto Zucchini Pasta With Goat Cheese and Avocado

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Kale Pasta With Parmesan Garlic Sauce

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Dairy-Free Avocado Alfredo Pasta

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