Light pasta side dishes

This Lemon Garlic Parmesan Pasta is full of fresh lemony flavor and is a great summer recipe to enjoy as a side dish or main meal.

This Creamy Pasta Primavera is loaded with veggies and perfect for light summer dinners — fast, fresh, and absolutely satisfying.

In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a delightful Lemon Spinach Pasta with only 9 ingredients. This dish is light and refreshing, featuring vibrant lemon, fresh spinach, aromatic garlic, and a hint of red pepper flakes for a burst of flavor, all without using any cream.

A quick and flavorful side dish made with tender orzo pasta, tossed in a buttery garlic sauce and finished with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. This dish is a perfect complement to any main course and a great way to enjoy the savory combination of garlic and cheese.

This delicious Lemon Ricotta Pasta is the perfect way to bring a burst of flavor to any dinner. With a creamy ricotta sauce and a zesty lemon flavor, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your home. Serve with light side dishes for an easy weeknight meal that's bursting with flavor!

30 easy and delicious pasta side dishes that can be made in minutes. These pasta recipes range from simple buttered noodles to pesto, and even pumpkin pasta.

Lemon Garlic Butter Pasta

Wondering what to serve with pasta? Browse over 30 of the best side dishes for pasta including salads, crusty breads, roasted vegetables, and more. One of our favorite side dishes for pasta is this Cheesy Garlic Bread

SAVE NOW 👉 This Tasty Dill Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that comes together in no time! It’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch that everyone will enjoy.

This easy Italian broccoli pasta combines sautéed garlic, chili flakes, parmesan, and fresh broccoli for a perfectly balanced dish. Wholesome, satisfying, and ready in minutes!

SAVE FOR LATER 👉 This Juicy Street Corn Pasta Salad is bursting with fresh flavors and is super easy to whip up! Perfect for summer BBQs or potlucks, it will wow your guests and keep everyone coming back for seconds.

A delicious pasta salad made with gemelli pasta, shredded parmesan and fresh basil all tossed in an easy homemade lemon-basil vinaigrette! It's the perfect side dish for spring or summer!

Indulge in a delightful dish of spaghetti enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, crowned with a sprinkle of fresh parmesan and parsley. This easy garlic butter pasta is ready in just 20 minutes, making it a perfect choice for a quick yet satisfying meal.

Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta is a rich and tangy dinner option that combines the zest of fresh lemon with the savory warmth of garlic in a velvety cream sauce. Perfect for both weeknight meals and special occasions, this easy recipe uses simple ingredients like linguine, Parmesan, butter, and heavy cream to create a dish that feels indulgent but is refreshingly light. It’s an elegant comfort food with a burst of citrus that cuts through the richness and brings the whole meal to life.

Dive into this delicious Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad, where al dente pasta meets vibrant arugula and tangy lemon dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight meals, this nutrient-packed dish is easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests with its refreshing flavors and stunning presentation.

In this lemon pepper pasta recipe, linguine noodles are tossed with a light, lemony, black pepper sauce. The pasta is simply garnished with lemon zest and chopped parsley for an easy, delicious dinner. #lemonpepperpasta #pasta #pastarecipes

Creamy garlic parmesan orzo is oh so creamy and has just the perfect amount of garlic and parmesan. #recipe #pasta #orzo #easy #creamy

There’s something undeniably comforting about a bowl of pasta—but when that pasta is dressed in a velvety lemon ricotta sauce, it becomes something even more special. This Lemon Ricotta Pasta is one of those dishes that feels like a warm hug after a long day, yet it’s bright and zesty enough to feel like springtime on a plate. Growing up, pasta night was a sacred event in our house—an unspoken invitation for everyone to gather around the table, share stories, and laugh over seconds (and…

Looking for a quick and delicious weeknight meal? This bright and creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta is packed with zesty lemon flavor, creamy ricotta, and fresh herbs. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect light and easy pasta recipe for spring and summer. Save this simple pasta dish for your next family dinner or brunch! #EasyDinnerRecipes #PastaRecipe #LemonRicottaPasta #QuickDinnerIdeas

Craving a quick and flavorful dinner? This easy lemon garlic butter pasta recipe is a weeknight favorite packed with vibrant lemon zest, rich garlic butter sauce, and tender pasta noodles. Perfect as a light pasta dish or served with grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein, it’s a must-try lemon pasta recipe that’s both creamy and satisfying. Great for lovers of garlic pasta, lemon butter sauce, and quick dinner recipes!