Summer Pasta Recipes in 30 Minutes for Easy Meals
Quick and delicious summer pasta recipes that can be prepared in just 30 minutes, perfect for easy meals during the warm season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup mozzarella balls, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the tomatoes.
- Add chopped basil, mozzarella, salt, and pepper, and toss everything together.
- Serve warm, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg