Seasonal Pasta Recipes You’ll Fall For

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When it comes to pasta, why not have it all—taste, texture, and a bit of eye candy? These pasta recipes are as beautiful as they are delicious, making your dinner table feel like a work of art. Whether you’re hosting a fancy dinner or just treating yourself, these dishes are sure to impress both your taste buds and your Instagram feed. So, grab your favorite fork, and let’s dive into a world of pasta that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat!

Four Cheese Stuffed Shells

A skillet with pasta shells.
Image Credit: Jenny DeRemer for Not Entirely Average

A super easy and so comforting Four Cheese Stuffed Shells dish made with jumbo shells smothered in cheesy goodness and finished in creamy white sauce  with fresh herbs.

GET THE RECIPE: Four Cheese Stuffed Shells

Easy Summer Bolognese with Fresh Tomatoes

A plate of spaghetti with meat sauce, fresh basil leaves, grated cheese, edible flowers, and a fork to the side.
Photo Credit: Salted Mint.

This summer Bolognese is a light yet flavorful comfort food dish made with fresh tomatoes. Combined with ground meat and aromatic herbs, it’s perfect for a quick and satisfying summer meal.
Get the Recipe: Easy Summer Bolognese with Fresh Tomatoes

Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce

A fork twirling spaghetti with tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, and grated cheese on a white plate.
Photo Credit: Erren Hart for Erren’s Kitchen

In only half an hour, you can whip up this delicious and straightforward recipe for Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce. It’s the perfect way to make use of the fresh tomatoes from your garden!

Get the Recipe: Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce

Easy 30 Minute Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta

A plate of spaghetti topped with red and yellow cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, grated parmesan cheese, and a sprinkling of black pepper.
Easy 30 Minute Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta. Photo credit: Salted Mint.

This Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that’s full of flavor. The tomatoes burst in the pan, creating a delicious sauce that coats the pasta perfectly. With just five ingredients, it’s a a simple yet satisfying dish.
Get the Recipe: Easy 30 Minute Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta

Canned Tuna Spaghetti

A portion of tuna spaghetti.
Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

A 20-minute Canned Tuna Spaghetti made with fresh ingredients to create a fabulous dish that is jam-packed with fantastic flavours. No need for a ready-made tomato sauce, this delicious dish is a great family-favourite pasta recipe.

GET THE RECIPE: Canned Tuna Spaghetti

Lemon Basil Pasta (with Chicken)

A bowl of lemon garlic basil chicken pasta is garnished with grated cheese and fresh basil leaves. The dish is plated on a white napkin with a fork on the side. Additional cheese and lemon wedges are in small bowls nearby, with a green plant in the background.
Lemon Basil Pasta (with Chicken). Photo credit: In the Kitch.

Lemon Basil Pasta with Chicken is a light and refreshing 30-minute chicken dinner idea. The lemon and fresh basil perfectly complement the tender chicken and pasta. It’s an easy and quick dish that’s perfect for summer evenings. You’ll love how fast and flavorful this meal is!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Basil Pasta (with Chicken)

Creamy Cajun Pasta with Shrimp

Penne pasta, seasoned shrimp, grated cheese
Photo Credit: Dishes with Dad.

This Creamy Cajun Pasta with Shrimp is a rich, spicy seafood dish that’s easy to make and full of flavor. The creamy sauce is infused with Cajun spices and tossed with shrimp and pasta for a satisfying meal. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Cajun Pasta with Shrimp

Rasta Pasta

A plate of penne pasta mixed with sliced bell peppers and pieces of meat, garnished with chopped green onions, served on a scalloped-edge plate. Surrounding the plate are a glass of water with lime, small bowls of green onions and red pepper flakes, and utensils.
Rasta Pasta. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Rasta Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful 30-minute dinner idea. The creamy sauce is infused with Caribbean spices, making it a unique and exciting dish. Combined with colorful bell peppers and tender pasta, it’s a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. This quick meal will bring a little island flavor to your dinner table!
Get the Recipe: Rasta Pasta

School Cafeteria Mac and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese.
Image Credit: Jenny DeRemer for Not Entirely Average

This school cafeteria Mac and cheese recipe is delicious, creamy, and easy to bake. It is topped with crumbs for a perfect crunchiness in every bite.

GET THE RECIPE: Baked Mac and Cheese

Super Green Pasta

A plate of spaghetti with green pesto sauce, garnished with fresh basil leaves and a lemon wedge, and a fork resting on the side.
Photo Credit: Occasionally Eggs.

Packed with green vegetables, this summer pasta dish is light and nutritious, making it a refreshing meal when you’re looking for more than just a salad.
Get the Recipe: Super Green Pasta

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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