Best 11 Garden Pasta Toss Recipes

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Pasta is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With the right combination of flavors and textures, pasta can be a satisfying and delicious meal. One of our favorites is garden pasta toss, a simple but flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. This healthy and flavorful pasta dish is packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty homemade dressing. With its vibrant colors and delicious taste, garden pasta toss is a great way to enjoy the best of the season's harvest.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SUMMER GARDEN PASTA



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
Good olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves)
18 large basil leaves, julienned, plus extra for serving
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound dried angel hair pasta
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, basil leaves, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and the pepper in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and set aside at room temperature for about 4 hours.
  • Just before you're ready to serve, bring a large pot of water with a splash of olive oil and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil and add the pasta. Cook al dente according to the directions on the package (be careful - it only takes 2 to 3 minutes!). Drain the pasta well and add to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes. Add the cheese and some extra fresh basil leaves and toss well. Serve in big bowls with extra cheese on each serving.

GARDEN VEGETABLE & PASTA TOSS



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Fresh garden vegetables bring a homemade taste to this unique low-calorie recipe.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Vegetable     Pasta and noodles     Main Course

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces uncooked dried linguine
2 medium (2 cups) yellow summer squash, sliced 1/4 inch
2 medium (2 cups) zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch
1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Light Butter with Canola Oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill *
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Add summer squash and zucchini during last 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain. Return to pan.
  • Stir in Light Butter with Canola Oil, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  • Add tomatoes; toss lightly to coat. Serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 4.5 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 5 milligrams, Sodium 170 milligrams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 6 grams

GARDEN PASTA SALAD



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A zesty pasta recipe, with lots of crunchy vegetables.

Provided by L. Gale

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked tri-color spiral pasta
½ cup thinly sliced carrots
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
2 large tomatoes, diced
¼ cup chopped onion
2 (16 ounce) bottles Italian-style salad dressing
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water until al dente. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
  • Mix chopped carrots, celery, cucumber, green pepper, tomatoes, and onion together in large bowl.
  • Combine cooled pasta and vegetables together in large bowl. Pour Italian dressing over mixture, add Parmesan cheese and mix well.
  • Chill for one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 3.5 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1539.7 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

SPRING GARDEN PASTA



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Press flower petals and snipped herbs between sheets of this easy and excellent homemade pasta dough. Then toss with butter, Parm, and more herbs for a gorgeous pappardelle. Garnish with additional whole flowers and herbs. This Allrecipes Magazine recipe is based on Easy Homemade Pasta Dough by pho1962.

Provided by Allrecipes Magazine

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, at room temperature
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water, or as needed
1 cup edible flower petals, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
¼ cup butter, melted
1 lemon, zested and juiced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Beat flour, eggs, oil, and salt together in a bowl. Add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until a smooth and very thick dough forms.
  • Turn dough out onto a work surface and knead until very smooth, about 10 minutes. Cover; let dough rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 8 balls. Roll each into a thin sheet about 18 inches long using a pasta roller or a rolling pin. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon flower petals, 1/4 tablespoon thyme, and 1/4 tablespoon dill on the lengthwise half of each sheet. Fold sheet in half over petals and herbs, then roll again into a thin sheet. Cut into long, 1-inch wide strips using a pizza cutter.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and boil until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
  • Toss with Parmesan cheese, butter, lemon zest, and juice. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 178.8 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 910.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

VEGETABLE GARDEN PASTA SALAD



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Fresh produce is showcased in this salad. My husband, Richard, is not too crazy about plain vegetables, so I came up with this colorful salad. He loves it, and so does our son.-Rhonda Knight, Hecker, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/4 cup sliced carrots
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup sliced zucchini
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the broccoli, carrots, peppers and zucchini. , Drain and rinse pasta in cold water; add to vegetables. Combine salad dressing and mustard; pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARDEN PASTA WITH BOCCONCINI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 clove garlic
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (preferably mixed colors)
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh basil
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt
8 ounces campanelle or fusilli pasta (about 4 cups)
1 small zucchini
1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup halved bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)
1/4 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil; add the garlic and cook 2 minutes. Remove the garlic and place in a blender with the cherry tomatoes, vinegar and basil; puree until smooth. With the motor running, add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Make the salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente (about 2 minutes less than the label directs). Drain and rinse under cool water; shake off the excess. Transfer the pasta to a bowl and toss with the dressing.
  • Shave the zucchini into strips with a vegetable peeler or mandoline; halve the strips crosswise and add to the pasta. Add the tomatoes, bocconcini, pine nuts and basil and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 6 hours. (Bring to room temperature before serving.)

CREAMY GARDEN SPAGHETTI



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I spent 14 years preparing meals in restaurants, but now I just cook to entertain family and friends. I've always liked the versatility of pasta. This cheesy vegetable noodle dish is one of my grandmother's favorites, so I make it often when we get together. -Karrie Fimbres Sparks, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 pound fresh broccoli, broken into florets
1-1/2 cups sliced zucchini
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large carrots, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 vegetable bouillon cube or 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups milk
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms and carrot in oil until crisp-tender. Remove from the heat and set aside., Cook spaghetti according to package directions. In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, bouillon and thyme until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat to low; stir in cheeses until melted. Add the vegetables; cook until heated through. Drain spaghetti; Add to vegetable mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

GARDEN PASTA SALAD



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This is the perfect name for this pasta salad because with all the fresh veggies it literally tastes like summer. There are so many textures and flavors going on. Ham adds a little heartiness while peas add a pop of sweetness. The two types of cheese pair perfectly with the light and tangy Italian dressing. If you're making this ahead of time, we suggest not adding the lettuce until you're ready to serve or it will get soggy. Serve this as a side or a light lunch.

Provided by Laura Yoder @lkyoder34

Categories     Pasta Salads

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup(s) frozen peas, thawed
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
2 - green onions, sliced thin
1 cup(s) sliced celery
2 medium tomatoes, chopped and seeded
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup(s) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 can(s) black olives, drained (3.8 oz)
16 ounce(s) corkscrew pasta, cooked and drained
1 cup(s) diced smoked ham
1 bottle(s) Italian dressing (16 oz)
1/2 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 - head - iceberg lettuce, torn into small pieces

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta. Add it to a large mixing bowl.
  • Toss in peas, onions, green onions, and celery.
  • Toss in green and red bell peppers, tomatoes, and black olives.
  • Toss in ham.
  • Toss in cheddar cheese.
  • Toss in lettuce.
  • Toss to coat mixture with the Italian dressing.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

PESTO GARDEN PASTA FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY RECIPE BY TASTY



Pesto Garden Pasta For The Whole Family Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: fresh basil leaves, olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, almond butter, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, kosher salt, pepper, kosher salt, pasta, grape tomato, yellow cherry tomato, red onion, mozzarella ball

Provided by Greg Perez

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups fresh basil leaves
½ cup olive oil
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, smashed
2 teaspoons lemon zest
kosher salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
kosher salt, to taste
4 cups pasta, short, such as farfalle or penne
1 cup grape tomato, halved
1 cup yellow cherry tomato, halved
¼ cup red onion, sliced
8 oz mozzarella ball, drained

Steps:

  • Add the basil, olive oil, Parmesan, almond butter, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth and set aside.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
  • Drain and transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl.
  • Add the grape tomatoes, yellow tomatoes, red onion, and mozzarella balls to the pasta.
  • Pour the pesto sauce over the pasta.
  • Toss the ingredients together.
  • Serve warm in a bowl.
  • Enjoy! Adapted from The Minimalist Kitchen by Melissa Coleman. Copyright © 2018 Oxmoor House. Reprinted with permission from Time Inc. Books, a division of Meredith Corporation. New York, NY. All rights reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 744 calories, Carbohydrate 88 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 6 grams

GARDEN-FRESH PASTA TOSS



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Pasta mixed with fresh veggies like spinach, tomatoes and peppers, combined with chopped chicken, makes a great weeknight dinner idea.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield Makes 8 servings, about 2-1/2 cups each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. medium shell macaroni, uncooked
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 env. GOOD SEASONS Italian Dressing Mix
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 bag (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 medium yellow or orange peppers, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Three Cheese Blend

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with dressing mix; toss to coat. Heat 1 Tbsp. of the oil in large nonstick skillet. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 min. or until cooked through. Remove from heat; set aside until ready to use.
  • Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add chicken and all remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g

GARDEN PASTA TOSS



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Make and share this Garden Pasta Toss recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Amber Dawn

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 medium zucchini, sliced
2 cups broccoli florets
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
6 ounces capellini (angel hair pasta)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Add the zucchini, broccoli, and garlic; cook, stirring as needed, until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, and rosemary; cook, stirring as needed, until the tomatoes are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water, and place pasta in a serving bowl. Add the vegetable mixture, cheese and the reserved pasta water; toss to combine.
  • Serve, sprinkled with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.8, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 120.7, Carbohydrate 40.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 4.2, Protein 11

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will give your pasta toss the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Cook it al dente, so it still has a little bite to it.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will make your pasta toss more colorful and flavorful.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings. You can use a simple vinaigrette, a creamy dressing, or a pesto sauce.
  • Top your pasta toss with grated Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, or nuts. This will add extra flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

A garden pasta toss is a delicious and easy way to use up fresh vegetables. It's a great meal for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a garden pasta toss that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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