Favorite Pasta Recipes Using Summer Veggies
Seasonal Recipes
The beauty of summer vegetable pasta recipes lies in their ease and seasonal taste. This time of year, brings an array of summer veggies to your kitchen, like zucchini, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, and fresh basil.
These seasonal ingredients are perfect for quick sautés, fresh sauces, or even a simple toss with al dente pasta.
Here are a few standout recipes with summer vegetables to inspire your next dish:
Baked Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes & Zucchini
A creamy, oven-baked pasta recipe that uses Barilla® Penne pasta with good summer veggies like cherry tomatoes and zucchini to deliver bold flavor with minimal prep, perfect for any night of the week.
Mezzi Rigatoni with Tomato, Zucchini & Mint
This summer pasta with veggies blends bright tomato, fresh mint, and tender zucchini for a pasta dish that feels just as at home on a patio dinner table as it does for a casual dinner for two.
Chickpea Spaghetti with Summer Vegetables
Loaded with grilled summer veggies and 1-ingredient Barilla® Chickpea pasta, this dish celebrates peak season produce. It's fast, full of texture, and endlessly adaptable.
Chickpea Rotini with Lemon, Basil, Corn & Ricotta
Fresh corn and basil pair beautifully in this light and flavorful take on summer vegetable pasta salad recipes, finishes with a touch of deliciously creamy ricotta.
Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes & Basil
An elegant staple using summer cherry tomatoes, this recipe is all about letting quality ingredients from your garden or farmers market shine.
Thin Spaghetti with Peppers, Goat Cheese & Arugula
Sweet peppers, peppery arugula, tangy goat cheese and Protein+® pasta make a perfect easy pasta recipe that can be enjoyed with guests on long summer nights.
Farfalle with Alfredo, Chicken, Spinach & Corn
A satisfying meal layered with flavor - this recipe combines the creaminess of alfredo sauce, tender chicken, corn and leafy spinach with delicious Protein+® Farfalle pasta.
Mezzi Rigatoni with Lemon Ricotta & Arugula
A bright, zesty twist on a summer pasta recipe, featuring Al Bronzo® Mezzi Rigatoni, lemons, ricotta cheese, and fresh arugula.
Farfalle Pasta Salad with Watermelon, Asparagus & Feta
A fun, refreshing take on summer produce pasta salad recipes that blends watermelon, tangy feta cheese, and tender asparagus with Barilla® Farfalle pasta.