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24 Light Pasta Recipes That Are Perfect For Summer

By Alex Hawkins at Spoon University

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

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

2. Tomato, Onion & Basil One-Pan Pasta

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

3. Tofu Noodles

#TofuLovers, represent. Recipe here.

4. Carbonara with Peas and Bacon

Bacon + eggs + pasta. Recipe here.

5. Zucchini Noodles

Wait, what’s pasta again? Recipe here.

6. Aglio e Olio with a Fried Egg

Ugh, so good. Recipe here.

7. Pasta with Creamy Vegan Avocado Pesto Sauce

I’m in heaven. Get the recipe here.

8. Peanut Sesame Noodles

PB is life. Recipe here.

9. Sausage and Artichoke Penne

Whoa. Recipe here.

10. Broccoli Parmesan Pasta

Yummmm. Recipe here.

11. Creamy Tomato and Tuna Penne

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

Impress yo’ friends. Find out how here.

13. Pasta with White Wine Lemon Butter Sauce

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

14. Pasta Primavera

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

15. Breadcrumb Penne Pasta

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

16. Fresh & Spicy Tomato Pasta

Spice up a classic. Recipe here.

17. Summer Veggie Pasta

Summer lovin’. Get the recipe here.

18. Sausage, Kale, and Zucchini Bow Ties

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

19. Arugula, Brie, and Mushroom Pasta

Perfect for meatless Mondays. Get the recipe here.

20. Penne Pasta with Balsamic Butter Sauce

Drooling. Recipe here.

21. Basic Marinara Sauce

#basic. Find the recipe here.

22. Penne with Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, and Mozzarella

I can dig it. Recipe here.

23. 4-Step Basil-Balsamic Pasta Salad

To cool ya down. Get the recipe here.

24. Creamy & Garlicky Proscuitto Spaghetti

Treat yo’ self. Get the recipe here.

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