Summer Pasta Recipes

Keep meals light and fun with our selection of summer pasta recipes. These dishes are packed with bright flavors and seasonal ingredients to create the perfect warm-weather meals. Discover your next favorite summer pasta recipe at Carbe Diem.

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Vegan Greek Cavatappi Salad

Vegan Greek Cavatappi Salad

This refreshing Vegan Greek Cavatappi Salad combines tender pasta with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, briny olives, and vegan feta, all tossed in a herby red wine vinaigrette. Served with a...

20

Minutes

6

Servings

26

Net Carbs

630

Calories

Salmon Orzo Pasta Salad with Olives, Arugula & Charred Lemons

Salmon Orzo Pasta Salad with Olives, Arugula & ...

This vibrant Salmon Orzo Pasta Salad pairs tender roasted salmon and charred lemons with briny Castelvetrano olives, peppery arugula, and creamy feta. Tossed in a bright olive brine vinaigrette and...

25

Minutes

6

Servings

19

Net Carbs

460

Calories

Assorted food items including pasta, pickles, and hot dogs on a checkered tablecloth.

Tarragon, Asparagus & Chicken Rotini Salad

This bright and herby Tarragon, Asparagus & Chicken Rotini Salad blends tender pasta, juicy rotisserie chicken, and crisp asparagus with a creamy lemon-mustard vinaigrette. Finished with fresh tarragon, Parmesan, and...

25

Minutes

6

Servings

20

Net Carbs

600

Calories

Outdoor setting with pasta salad, corn on the cob, watermelon, and chips on a wooden table.

Grinder Macaroni Salad

This zesty Italian-style Macaroni Salad is packed with bold flavors—salami, spicy pepperoni, mozzarella, artichokes, and pepperoncini—all tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette with a touch of mayo. Finished with...

15

Minutes

8

Servings

18

Net Carbs

630

Calories

Three blue plates with spaghetti, a bowl of salad, and glasses of water on a white tablecloth.

Meyer Lemon Angel Hair Pasta

Delicate angel hair meets the sunny brightness of Meyer lemon, a touch of butter, and fragrant herbs for an elegant, refreshingly light pasta.

25

Minutes

6

Servings

17

Net Carbs

310

Calories

Two plates with Orzo Stuffed Red Peppers next to a casserole dish.

Orzo Stuffed Red Peppers with Lemon Basil Tomatoes

Sweet roasted peppers cradle a flavorful filling of orzo, garlic, and herbs, finished with bright, juicy lemon basil tomatoes for a fresh, vibrant bite.

30

Minutes

6

Servings

25

Net Carbs

620

Calories

Elbows with italian sausage, brussels sprouts, pistachios and lemon

Elbows with Italian Sausage, Brussels Sprouts, ...

A hearty dish that combines al dente pasta with savory sausage, caramelized Brussels sprouts, crunchy pistachios, and a bright hint of lemon for a quick and flavorful meal.

35

Minutes

6

Servings

23

Net Carbs

500

Calories

A pot of spaghetti with clams and herbs.

Spicy Spaghetti with Clams

Our take on this dish results in a bold, flavorful seafood pasta. Take the tanginess of fresh clams, add it to a spicy garlic and tomato sauce and toss it all together with a perfectly cooked spaghetti and...

20

Minutes

6

Servings

18

Net Carbs

300

Calories