Best 9 Pasta With Summer Vegetables Recipes

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With the arrival of summer comes a bounty of fresh, flavorful vegetables that are perfect for creating delicious pasta dishes. From juicy tomatoes and crisp zucchini to sweet bell peppers and tender green beans, the options are endless. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing meal or a hearty and satisfying dinner, there's a pasta recipe with summer vegetables that's sure to please everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PASTA WITH VEGETABLES



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You can include almost any vegetables you have in your fridge in this recipe. It is popular even with those who normally scorn vegetarian food.

Provided by Danielle

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

⅓ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots
1 ½ cups broccoli florets, lightly steamed or blanched
4 cups uncooked rotini pasta

Steps:

  • Mix together the oil, vinegar, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil; add rotini and bring to a boil again. Cook until rotini is al dente; drain well. Return the rotini to the pot.
  • While rotini is cooking heat oil in a frying pan and saute red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic and carrots. Cook until vegetables are softened. Place the broccoli in the frying pan and cook another 2 minutes.
  • Pour the cooked vegetables into the pot with the pasta. Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta and vegetables. Toss to distribute vegetables and vinaigrette evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.4 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 44.4 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

PASTA WITH FRESH VEGETABLES



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Looking for a recipe with summer flavor? This delicious vegetable pasta dish is so easy to prepare and a great way to use up your garden-fresh veggies. It's also hearty and nutritious but still lower in fat and calories! -Laurie Couture, Swanton, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 cup sliced yellow summer squash
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chopped fresh plum tomatoes
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. , Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, broccoli, squash, green pepper and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes., Stir in pasta; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

RUSTIC SUMMER VEGETABLE PASTA



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My veggie pasta proves you can't have too much of a good thing. Feel free to change it up with whatever fresh veggies are in the garden or farmers market. -Bryn Namavari, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil, divided
1 package (14-1/2 ounces) uncooked multigrain spaghetti
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and yellow squash; cook and stir until tender. Remove from pan., In same pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, eggplant and mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Stir in oregano, parsley and half of the basil; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain; add spaghetti and squash to vegetable mixture. Drizzle with remaining oil; toss to combine. Top with cheese and remaining basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 445mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

RIGATONI WITH SUMMER VEGETABLES



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This pasta is packed with the bounty of summer veggies but with a twist. We used a combination of grilled, blanched and marinated vegetables for a combination of textures and flavors to highlight each ingredient. Don't forget the fresh herbs!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, halved and seeded
2 carrots, halved lengthwise
10 ounces rigatoni
1 bunch broccoli, florets finely chopped
3/4 cup roughly torn fresh basil
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup shaved ricotta salata cheese (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Preheat a grill to medium high. Put the tomatoes in a large heatproof bowl; add a big pinch each of salt and pepper. Warm the olive oil and garlic in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until the garlic softens but does not brown, 5 minutes. Pour the garlic oil over the tomatoes; toss.
  • Lightly brush the bell pepper and carrot halves with olive oil. Grill, turning occasionally, until crisp-tender and well marked, about 10 minutes. Remove to a cutting board; chop the pepper and thinly slice the carrots. Add to the tomatoes and toss.
  • Add the pasta and a few big pinches of salt to the boiling water and cook as the label directs for al dente, adding the broccoli in the last 2 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain. Add the pasta to the vegetables, along with 2 tablespoons of the cooking water; toss to coat, gradually adding more cooking water as needed if the pasta seems dry. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the basil and chives to the pasta and toss again. Divide among bowls and top with the ricotta salata.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 517 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 3 grams

PASTA WITH CHICKEN, BACON, AND SUMMER VEGETABLES



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This is a perfect summer dish when the vegetables are in season and you have leftover grilled chicken and some bacon in the fridge.

Provided by April D.

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ pound penne pasta
4 strips bacon, diced into bite-sized pieces
½ cup diced onion
1 (10 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cloves minced garlic
1 pound grilled chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon grease in the skillet.
  • Add onion to the skillet over medium heat. Cook until golden, 5 to 10 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook until browned, about 10 minutes more. Add grilled chicken and zucchini to the skillet and cook until zucchini are cooked through, yet still firm, 5 to 10 minutes more.
  • Remove skillet from heat, add tomatoes, and let sit until tomatoes are warm, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
  • Combine vegetable mixture with drained pasta. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.1 calories, Carbohydrate 73.7 g, Cholesterol 104.1 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 53.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 461.5 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

PASTA WITH SUMMER VEGETABLES



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Categories     Bean     Pasta     Tomato     Steam     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Zucchini     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds fava beans, shelled (about 1 cup)
2 zucchini (about 1 pound) scrubbed, the skin and 1/4 inch of the flesh removed with a knife in wide strips and cut into 2-inch julienne strips, reserving the core for another use
2 pints cherry tomatoes, quartered lengthwise
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion, soaked in cold water for 10 minutes if strong
2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 2-inch julienne strips
3/4 cup fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 pound gemellini (small pasta twists, available at some specialty foods shops) or other small tubular pasta
freshly grated Parmesan as an accompaniment if desired

Steps:

  • In a saucepan of boiling water boil the fava beans for 4 to 5 minutes, or until they are tender. Drain the beans, let them cool until they can be handled, and peel off and discard the tough outer skins. In a steamer set over boiling water steam the zucchini, covered, for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until it is just tender. In a large bowl combine the beans, the zucchini, the tomatoes, the onion, drained well if soaked, the garlic, the bell pepper, the parsley, the oil, and salt and black pepper to taste and toss the mixture until it is combined well. In a kettle of boiling salted water boil the gemellini until it is al dente, drain it, and while it is still hot add it to the vegetable mixture, tossing the mixture until it is combined well. Serve the pasta warm or at room temperature with the Parmesan.

PASTA WITH ROASTED SUMMER VEGETABLES AND BASIL



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A bit of butter, parmesan cheese, and fresh basil transforms roasted vegetables into a flavorful sauce for pasta. You could easily modify this recipe to use any vegetables that are in season.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 summer squash (about 2 pounds), halved lengthwise if large, sliced crosswise 1 inch thick
2 pints grape or cherry tomatoes
2 red onions, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces short pasta shape, such as campanelle or fusilli
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1 cup firmly packed torn fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Divide squash, tomatoes, onions, and garlic between two large rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat and then spread evenly. Roast (without tossing) until tender and starting to brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil; add a generous amount of salt. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, and return to pot.
  • Add roasted vegetables, butter, parmesan, and basil to pot; season with salt and pepper, and toss gently with pasta to combine. Reheat over medium-low if necessary before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 g, Fat 24 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 16 g

PASTA WITH GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLES



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 green peppers
2 red peppers
4 small summer squashes
4 small Asian eggplants (or small white-skinned eggplants)
About 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
6 plum tomatoes
2 red onions
1 clove garlic minced (green part removed)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 pound fusilli or penne
Fresh green or purple basil leaves to garnish
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Light a charcoal fire. Grill the peppers whole until the skin is charred on all sides. Remove and place in a paper bag. Close the bag and let the peppers cool. Cut the peppers in half and remove the seeds. Peel the skin and slice the peppers into thin strips.
  • Meanwhile, slice the summer squash and eggplant in thin strips, lengthwise. Brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and grill on both sides until lightly browned. Cut plum tomatoes in half and grill skin side down until lightly browned and barely soft. Slice onions in rings, brush with oil and grill until browned.
  • Bring six quarts salted water to a boil. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet. Add the tomatoes, garlic and thyme and cook for a few minutes until they start to form a sauce. When the vegetables are cool enough to handle, cut them in thin strips. Add them to the sauce and simmer for about five minutes. Meanwhile, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and toss with the vegetables. Season and garnish with the basil leaves, snipped into strips with a pair of scissors. Serve the cheese separately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 476, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 87 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1443 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams

PENNE PASTA WITH FETA AND SUMMER VEGETABLES



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Make and share this Penne Pasta With Feta and Summer Vegetables recipe from Food.com.

Provided by An_Net

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

100 ml olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
200 g zucchini, juliene
200 g black olives
1/2 red capsicum, chopped
1/2 yellow capsicum, chopped
500 g cherry tomatoes, halved
150 g feta cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon thyme
500 g penne pasta or 500 g pasta, of choice

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain with a little olive oil.
  • Heat olive oil in a frying pan add garlic, zucchini and both capsicums and stir over high
  • heat for 2-3 mins or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add tomatoes and cook for a further 30 seconds.
  • Stir in feta cheese, olives and thyme.
  • Cook 1 minute more and season to taste.
  • Toss vegetable/cheese mixture through the pasta and garnish with chopped herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 846.8, Fat 38.1, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 873.9, Carbohydrate 115.4, Fiber 18.7, Sugar 7.9, Protein 17.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will ensure that your pasta dish is packed with flavor and nutrients.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. This will add flavor and richness to the dish.
  • Season the dish to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good options.
  • Serve the pasta immediately. This is when it will be at its best.

Conclusion:

Pasta with summer vegetables is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. This dish is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your own liking. For example, you could add different vegetables, use a different type of pasta, or add a different sauce. If you are looking for a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor, then pasta with summer vegetables is the perfect dish for you.

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