4th of July Recipes
Seasonal Recipes
Celebrate Independence Day with the best 4th of July recipes from Barilla! Cooking meals on hot weather holidays should be simple, make enough food to share, and the dishes should transportable outdoors. From refreshing pasta salads to picnic-friendly appetizers, these dishes will help make your holiday celebration unforgettable.
4th of July Appetizer Recipes
Looking for easy Fourth of July recipes to get the party started? These appetizer ideas are great for any cookout and combine big, bold flavors with fresh summer ingredients.
Burrata and Pesto Toast
Creamy burrata cheese is spread on top of bright herbaceous pesto to create an appetizer recipe that is both quick and delicious.
Italian 7-Layer Pesto Dip
This 7-layer dip recipe departs from tradition using Italian inspired ingredients and flavors to create the perfect shareable snack.
Caprese Tortellini Party Skewers
Barilla’s Three Cheese Tortellini, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese, are combined with basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar, to make portable, colorful skewers that are perfect for summer pasta salads.
Barilla® Tomato & Basil Sauce with Grilled Veggies & Mozzarella Cheese Crostini
A smoky mash-up of grilled zucchini, yellow squash, melted mozzarella, and tomato sauce topped on toasted bread is an easy and quick Fourth of July appetizer.
Easy Avocado Dip with Barilla® Creamy Pesto
Rich avocado blended with Barilla’s Creamy Genovese Pesto makes this dip a smooth, tangy option for summertime gatherings and cookouts. Make ahead for your next potluck or party.
Barilla® Thin Spaghetti Salmon Sliders with Fresh Tomatoes, Light Mayo & Fresh Arugula
Salmon patties perched in spaghetti “buns” with fresh tomato and arugula. These little sliders are an inventive pasta appetizer, perfect for any summer party.
4th of July Pasta Salad Recipes
Pasta salads are a staple dish for summer parties. These recipes can easily be assembled ahead of time, making them perfect to bring to any picnic or outdoor party.
Chicken Caesar Cellentani Pasta Salad
Caesar salad meets pasta in this creamy dish with grilled chicken, anchovy fillets, crispy pancetta, and al dente Cellentani pasta, one of our top 4th of July pasta recipes to serve at your next barbecue.
Barilla® Large Shells Pasta Salad with Cucumber, Mint, Yogurt & Feta Cheese
Barilla’s Large Shells pasta wrapped in cool cucumber, tangy feta, and mint make this summer pasta salad a refreshing and tasty side dish for any picnic or gathering.
Chickpea Orzo Pesto Pasta Salad
This pasta salad combines Barilla’s Chickpea Orzo pasta and Creamy Genovese Pesto with zucchini and cherry tomatoes making it an addition to a lineup of the best summer recipes.
Barilla® Farfalle Pesto Caprese Salad
In under 30 minutes, enjoy a zesty Caprese pasta salad featuring pesto-coated farfalle, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil. It is an easy 4th of July pasta salad recipe you will use all summer.
Pesto Pasta Salad with Avocado & Chicken
Creamy avocado and grilled chicken blend with pesto-coated macaroni pasta for a satisfying appetizer that doubles as an on-the-go meal.
Creamy Summer Pasta Salad with Zucchini, Tomatoes & Cheese
Loaded with garden-fresh zucchini and juicy tomatoes tossed in a creamy cheese dressing, this pasta salad is an excellent choice for a summer meal.
4th of July Gluten-Free Pasta Recipes
Barilla’s Gluten-Free pasta makes it easy for more people to enjoy a classic summer pasta salad.
Gluten Free Fettuccine with Baked Tomato & Herb Cheese
Inspired by the viral baked feta pasta dish, al dente gluten-free fettuccine bakes with juicy tomatoes and creamy herb cheese.
Zucchini Carbonara with Gluten Free Spaghetti
A summer twist on a classic carbonara: zucchini and mint combine with milk, eggs, savory Pecorino Romano cheese, and gluten-free spaghetti.
Gluten Free Spaghetti with Fresh Lemon
Zesty lemon brightens this simple pasta recipe, tossing al dente gluten-free spaghetti with olive oil, herbs, and grated cheese.
Grilled Veggie Gluten Free Pasta Salad
Smoky, grilled zucchini and eggplant pair with Barilla’s Gluten-Free Penne pasta to create a colorful side dish perfect for summer picnics and cookouts.
Barilla® Backyard BBQ Gluten Free Mac & Cheese with Bacon
Creamy mac and cheese gets a twist with bacon and gluten-free pasta, making it a hit at any summer gathering and cookout.
Gluten Free Spaghetti with Shrimp & Tomatoes
A seafood-forward dish with tender shrimp, fresh tomatoes, and a satisfying crunch from gluten-free breadcrumbs, make this 4th of July side dish recipe one you will use all summer long.