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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Um, is making this even a question? Get the recipe here.
2. Tomato, Onion & Basil One-Pan Pasta

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

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#TofuLovers, represent. Recipe here.
4. Carbonara with Peas and Bacon

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Bacon + eggs + pasta. Recipe here.
5. Zucchini Noodles

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Wait, what’s pasta again? Recipe here.
6. Aglio e Olio with a Fried Egg

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Ugh, so good. Recipe here.
7. Pasta with Creamy Vegan Avocado Pesto Sauce

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I’m in heaven. Get the recipe here.
8. Peanut Sesame Noodles

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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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Yummmm. Recipe here.
11. Creamy Tomato and Tuna Penne

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

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So healthy you’ll forget you’re eating carbs. Get the recipe here.
15. Breadcrumb Penne Pasta

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Carbs on carbs? I’m in. Get the recipe here.
16. Fresh & Spicy Tomato Pasta

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Spice up a classic. Recipe here.
17. Summer Veggie Pasta

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Summer lovin’. Get the recipe here.
18. Sausage, Kale, and Zucchini Bow Ties

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We know you have kale in your fridge. Get the recipe here.
19. Arugula, Brie, and Mushroom Pasta

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Perfect for meatless Mondays. Get the recipe here.
20. Penne Pasta with Balsamic Butter Sauce

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Drooling. Recipe here.
21. Basic Marinara Sauce

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#basic. Find the recipe here.
22. Penne with Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, and Mozzarella

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I can dig it. Recipe here.
23. 4-Step Basil-Balsamic Pasta Salad

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To cool ya down. Get the recipe here.
24. Creamy & Garlicky Proscuitto Spaghetti

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Treat yo’ self. Get the recipe here.