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.
Get the recipe: sun-dried tomato pasta salad
Get the recipe: tomato, scallion, and roasted bell pepper pasta salad
Get the recipe: pasta with pesto, roasted tomatoes, and breadcrumbs
Get the recipe: spaghetti and clams with brown butter and garlic breadcrumbs
Get the recipe: spaghetti with garlic white wine sauce
Get the recipe: Mediterranean orzo pasta salad
Get the recipe: cobb pasta salad with red wine vinaigrette
Get the recipe: pesto pasta with shrimp and asparagus
Get the recipe: Greek pasta with tomatoes, wine, and feta
Get the recipe: orecchiette with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil pesto
Get the recipe: roasted garlic butter bucatini with burst cherry tomatoes
Get the recipe: lemon angel hair with garlic white wine sauce
Get the recipe: burst cherry tomato angel hair with lemon and ricotta
Get the recipe: crab zucchini pasta with spicy avocado sauce
Get the recipe: spelt orecchiette with parsley pesto and avocado
Get the recipe: mint pesto zucchini pasta with goat cheese and avocado
Get the recipe: kale pasta with parmesan garlic sauce