30 Pasta Recipes That Are Perfect For Summer

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
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

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Tomato, Scallion, and Roasted Bell Pepper Pasta Salad
Alexandra's Kitchen

Tomato, Scallion, and Roasted Bell Pepper Pasta Salad

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Pasta With Pesto, Roasted Tomatoes, and Breadcrumbs
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Pasta With Pesto, Roasted Tomatoes, and Breadcrumbs

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Pesto Pasta Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Pesto Pasta Salad

Get the recipe: pesto pasta salad

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Spaghetti and Clams With Brown Butter and Garlic Breadcrumbs
Cooking For Keeps

Spaghetti and Clams With Brown Butter and Garlic Breadcrumbs

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Spaghetti With Garlic White Wine Sauce
POPSUGAR Photography | Erin Cullum

Spaghetti With Garlic White Wine Sauce

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Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad

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Cobb Pasta Salad With Red Wine Vinaigrette
Cooking For Keeps

Cobb Pasta Salad With Red Wine Vinaigrette

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Basil Goat Cheese Pasta Salad
Half Baked Harvest

Basil Goat Cheese Pasta Salad

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Puttanesca Pasta
Alexandra's Kitchen

Puttanesca Pasta

Get the recipe: puttanesca pasta

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Tortellini Skewers
POPSUGAR Photography | Erin Cullum

Tortellini Skewers

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Pesto Pasta With Shrimp and Asparagus
Cooking Classy

Pesto Pasta With Shrimp and Asparagus

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Vegan Avocado Pasta
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Vegan Avocado Pasta

Get the recipe: vegan avocado pasta

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Orecchiette With Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil Pesto
Alexandra's Kitchen

Orecchiette With Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil Pesto

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Roasted Garlic Butter Bucatini With Burst Cherry Tomatoes
How Sweet It Is

Roasted Garlic Butter Bucatini With Burst Cherry Tomatoes

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Lemon Angel Hair With Garlic White Wine Sauce
Cooking For Keeps

Lemon Angel Hair With Garlic White Wine Sauce

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Linguine With Clams and Leeks
M Loves M

Linguine With Clams and Leeks

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Burst Cherry Tomato Angel Hair With Lemon and Ricotta
Cooking For Keeps

Burst Cherry Tomato Angel Hair With Lemon and Ricotta

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Crab Zucchini Pasta With Spicy Avocado Sauce
Inspiralized

Crab Zucchini Pasta With Spicy Avocado Sauce

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Spring Vegetable Pasta
M Loves M

Spring Vegetable Pasta

Get the recipe: Spring vegetable pasta

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Bacon Tomato Avocado Pasta Salad
Whitney Bond

Bacon Tomato Avocado Pasta Salad

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Spelt Orecchiette With Parsley Pesto and Avocado
Tales of a Kitchen

Spelt Orecchiette With Parsley Pesto and Avocado

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Vegetable Medley Pasta
POPSUGAR Photography | Camilla Salem

Vegetable Medley Pasta

Get the recipe: vegetable medley pasta

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Kale Pasta With Parmesan Garlic Sauce
A Beautiful Mess

Kale Pasta With Parmesan Garlic Sauce

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Dairy-Free Avocado Alfredo Pasta
40 Aprons

Dairy-Free Avocado Alfredo Pasta