Everyone loves pasta. But during the summer, sometimes it feels a little too heavy to eat a giant bowl of it.

Then again, you can just make one of these refreshingly light pasta recipes instead.

1. Creamy Avocado & Spinach Pasta

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Photo by JoCooks

Um, is making this even a question? Get the recipe here.

2. Tomato, Onion & Basil One-Pan Pasta

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Photo by Abigail Wang

One pot pastas pretty much save lives. Find out how here.

3. Tofu Noodles

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Photo by Hannah Morse

#TofuLovers, represent. Recipe here.

4. Carbonara with Peas and Bacon

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Photo by Daniel Schuleman

Bacon + eggs + pasta. Recipe here.

5. Zucchini Noodles

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Photo by Analiese Trimber

Wait, what’s pasta again? Recipe here.

6. Aglio e Olio with a Fried Egg

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Photo by Daniel Schuleman

Ugh, so good. Recipe here.

7. Pasta with Creamy Vegan Avocado Pesto Sauce

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Photo by Mulin Xiong

I’m in heaven. Get the recipe here.

8. Peanut Sesame Noodles

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Photo by Julia Liang

PB is life. Recipe here.

9. Sausage and Artichoke Penne

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Whoa. Recipe here.

10. Broccoli Parmesan Pasta

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Photo by Katherine Baker

Yummmm. Recipe here.

11. Creamy Tomato and Tuna Penne

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Photo by Daniel Schuleman

So you can use that can of tuna that’s been in your pantry forevs. Recipe here.

12. Pasta with White Wine and Porcini Mushroom Sauce

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Impress yo’ friends. Find out how here.

13. Pasta with White Wine Lemon Butter Sauce

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Photo by Kelda Baljon

Paired with a glass of white wine, obv. Recipe here.

14. Pasta Primavera

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Photo by Lily Allen

So healthy you’ll forget you’re eating carbs. Get the recipe here.

15. Breadcrumb Penne Pasta

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Photo by Gabby Phi

Carbs on carbs? I’m in. Get the recipe here.

16. Fresh & Spicy Tomato Pasta

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Photo by Ashley Hamati

Spice up a classic. Recipe here.

17. Summer Veggie Pasta

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Photo by Caty Schnack

Summer lovin’. Get the recipe here.

18. Sausage, Kale, and Zucchini Bow Ties

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Photo by Daniel Schuleman

We know you have kale in your fridge. Get the recipe here.

19. Arugula, Brie, and Mushroom Pasta

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Photo by Judy Holtz

Perfect for meatless Mondays. Get the recipe here.

20. Penne Pasta with Balsamic Butter Sauce

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Photo by Maggie Gorman

Drooling. Recipe here.

21. Basic Marinara Sauce

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Photo by Daniel Schuleman

#basic. Find the recipe here.

22. Penne with Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, and Mozzarella

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Photo by Taylor Kaminsky

I can dig it. Recipe here.

23. 4-Step Basil-Balsamic Pasta Salad

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Photo by Katherine Richter

To cool ya down. Get the recipe here.

24. Creamy & Garlicky Proscuitto Spaghetti

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Photo by Regan Fitzgerald

Treat yo’ self. Get the recipe here.