322 pasta summer Recipes

uncooked penne pasta, sliced fresh carrots, olive oil, minced garlic, fresh broccoli florets, sliced yellow summer squash, chopped green pepper, minced fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil, minced fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp dried thyme, minced fresh oregano or 1/4 tsp dried oregano, salt, pepper, chopped fresh plum tomatoes, grated parmesan cheese

fava beans, shelled (about 1 cup), zucchini (about 1 lb) 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, tomatoes , quartered lengthwise, chopped red onion , soaked in cold water for 10 minutes if strong, garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 tsp salt, yellow bell pepper , cut into 2-inch julienne strips, fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, gemellini (small pasta twists, available at some specialty foods shops) or other small tubular pasta, freshly grated parmesan as an accompaniment if desired

fresh corn kernels or 2 cups frozen corn kernels, cooked, tomatoes, cut in chunks, black beans, rinsed, cooked, drained (can use canned , can also substitute shrimp or tuna), fresh coriander (cilantro) or 1/2 cup basil, finely chopped (cilantro), extra virgin olive oil, garlic clove, minced, jalapeno, seeded minced, green onions, finely chopped, salt, pepper, penne (or other short pasta 3 cups), feta cheese, crumbled (5 oz)

orzo pasta, cooked and cooled, cucumber, cubed, green onions, chopped (can use red onions, chopped), feta cheese (crumbled into big chunks ), olive (sliced , and use black olives), olive oil, lemon , juice of, dried oregano (or to taste, can also use 1-2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano), chopped fresh parsley, minced fresh garlic (or to taste), sugar (optional), mayonnaise, salt and pepper

roma tomatoes, diced, head broccoli, chopped into small pieces, frozen peas, walnuts , halves and pieces, garlic cloves, minced, mushroom, sliced, onion, rotini pasta, dried, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, mayonnaise (optional), parsley, chopped (optional), avocado, diced (optional)

fresh shrimp or 4 oz frozen shrimp, thawed and peeled, reduced-sodium chicken broth, light soy sauce, cornstarch, ground ginger, boneless skinless chicken breasts, rinsed,and patted dry ,cut into 3/4 inch pieces, angel hair pasta or 6 oz thin spaghetti, cooking oil, green onion, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces, garlic, minced, summer squash, sliced, sweet red peppers or 1 small green sweet pepper, thinly sliced into strips, black sesame seed

cooked tri-colored pasta, fresh broccoli, hard salami, mozzarella cheese, shredded, green pepper, chopped, vidalia onion, chopped, cucumber, peeled, seeded & diced, poppy seeds, sugar or 8 tbsp splenda substitute, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, salad oil

shaped pasta, heavy whipping cream or 2 cups evaporated skim milk or 2 cups evaporated 2% milk, butter, mexican blend cheese, shredded, onion, chopped, garlic clove, minced, olive oil, divided, zucchini , julienned, summer squash , julienned, salt, divided, pepper, boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced, dried basil, dried marjoram, dried savory, dried rosemary, crushed, rubbed sage

tomatoes, halved, good olive oil, minced garlic (6 cloves), basil leaves , julienned, plus extra for serving, crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, dried angel hair pasta, freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

fusilli or 1 lb rotini pasta, olive oil, zucchini (quartered lengthwise and sliced), garlic clove, minced, chopped tomatoes, white wine (i use veggie stock), chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh chives, chopped flat leaf parsley, chopped fresh marjoram, salt and pepper, freshly grated parmesan cheese

farfalle (bow tie) pasta, canned white tuna in water, drained and flaked - or more to taste, cucumber, cut into bite-size pieces, ranch dressing

bow tie pasta, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, smashed, tomatoes, ears fresh corn , kernels cut off, unsalted butter, fresh basil leaf , torn into pieces

olive oil, onion, chopped, minced garlic cloves, pasta , about the size of the clams, zucchini, diced, clams, undrained, parsley, fresh, chopped, basil, fresh, chopped, tomato, diced, lemon , juice and zest, salt and pepper, cayenne pepper, chives, chopped for garnish

tube-shaped pasta, cooked and cooled according to package directions, cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced, fresh sugar snap peas (thawed and trimmed ) or 1 cup frozen sugar snap peas (thawed and trimmed), tomatoes, cut in half, sliced green onion, fresh dill weed, prepared ranch salad dressing, mayonnaise, shrimp

sun-dried tomato dressing, shell pasta, boneless skinless chicken breasts, grape tomatoes, fresh well chopped fresh basil, black pepper, olive oil

bow tie pasta, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, rock shrimp, cleaned, tomatoes, diced, ears corn , cut from cob, zucchini, diced small, yellow squash, diced small, frozen peas, basil, chopped, lemon , zest and juice reserved, butter, fresh parmesan cheese, grated, kosher salt

balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, minced shallot, dijon mustard, minced fresh garlic, salt, pepper, fat-free chicken broth, petite dry green lentils, bay leaf, uncooked orecchiette (pasta), chopped zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red bell pepper, chopped yellow bell pepper, chopped red onion, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, chopped fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp. dried ), chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp. dried ), salt, fresh ground black pepper

garlic cloves, peeled, pasta shells, green beans , julienned, carrots , julienned, summer squash or 1 zucchini, halved lenghtwise, fresh basil leaf, plain nonfat yogurt, parmesan cheese, fat-free mayonnaise or 3 tbsp reduced-fat mayonnaise, coarsely chopped walnuts, salt