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47 Summer Pastas Full of Fresh Tomatoes, Herbs, and More

And no, we don't mean macaroni salad.
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Christina Holmes

We’ll happily eat our favorite pasta recipes year-round—but summer pastas get to feature all those great in-season veg and bright herbs. (Don't worry, there’s still plenty of cheese.) Check out our favorite go-to recipes.

Feeling adventurous? Make fresh pasta from scratch →

  • Image may contain Dish Food Meal Platter Lunch Salad and Hot Dog
    Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova
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    Jammy Pepper Pasta Salad

    This spicy, sweet, and punchy pasta salad is perfect for a hot summer picnic when you need your dishes perfect at room (ahem, air) temperature.

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  • Image may contain Food Macaroni Pasta Cutlery and Spoon
    Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Sue Li
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    Corn Cacio e Pepe

    In search of an alternative to the mac and cheese her kids insist on, Deb Perelman found inspiration in an iconic Italian dish.

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  • A plate of fresh tomato pasta with buccatini bright red splotches of smashed tomato and torn basil leaves.
    Photo by Chelsie Craig, food styling by Anna Billingskog
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    Pasta With Fresh Tomato Sauce

    When peak tomatoes hit, this no-cook pasta sauce is the easiest way to turn them into dinner.

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    Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Judy Mancini
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    Summer Squash and Basil Pasta

    Sautéed squash eventually gets jammy and saucy if cooked long enough, ideal as a way to coat big pieces of pasta.

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