Summer pasta recipes

Roast up courgettes and aubergines with plenty of garlic then serve with penne, crispy bacon, sweet basil and lots of cheese

No time to cook? This light, fresh pasta dish is ready to eat in 15 minutes

The perfect summer comfort food - classic macaroni cheese with extra veggies and herbs

Hide peas and courgettes in this Italian favourite to up your vegetable intake - great for kids when served with pasta

Low fat, but high in taste - make the most of summer's pea bounty with this light pasta dish

Serve this summery pasta bake with roasted vine tomatoes and a rocket salad

Love salmon pasta and looking for healthy dinner inspo? Try our lighter recipe made with salmon, penne, veg and basil – it's fresh, tasty and packed with goodness

You’ll love the classic combination of salmon, lemon and peppery rocket in this tasty summer pasta

A fresh but filling dish full of light summer flavours

Chunky pasta tubes with a meaty, garlicky sauce and a good dollop of mascarpone - this is classic comfort food at its best

A low-fat, zesty salad, perfect for a summer lunchbox - vary with your favourite ingredients

Keep it fresh with this pasta supper of chopped tomatoes and baby courgette in a crème frâiche sauce

Fast and filling, this pasta dish will bring a hint of the Mediterranean to your mealtime

Soft Italian cheeses like ricotta make a great sauce base when mixed with lemon, greens, herbs and pine nuts

A simple and flavoursome storecupboard prawn pasta dish that combines fresh flavours with quick cooking

Punchy fresh flavours in a good-for-you-dish are often what you need for a midweek boost. This pasta dish has it all

This wholesome soup is packed full of greens and takes just 10 minutes to knock up

This makes a great vegetarian family supper, but it can easily be halved to serve two

Perfect for those lazy summer evenings, this no-sauce pasta supper could hardly be easier

Serve rice-like pasta grains with peas and beans, basil and a soured cream and Parmesan dressing