Combine your favorite seasonal ingredients with cooked pasta and you’ve got an easy warm-weather supper in minutes.
But the star ingredient is the buttery garlic-and-herb panko that’s a crunchy stand-in for sandwich bread.
Baked Ziti With Summer Vegetables
Wondering what to do with that bumper crop ofsummer squash?

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Our winner of a baked pasta dinner will put it to good use.
Just check that to broil the veggies before adding them to the pasta.
This is a great recipe to have in your back pocket for all those last-minute get-togethers.

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The broccoli is so green thanks to the simple blanching process.
double-check to top it with bacon and Parmesan cheese for a perfect bite.
It has all the components you love of both, and every bite is more delicious than the last.

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Stick to smaller tomato varieties for this dishthey’ll pack the most flavor.
Greek Baked Ziti
This easy dish is perfect to prepare and freeze to cook on busy weeknights.
Fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, and a hint of cinnamon add bright flavor to this feel-good supper.

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It’s infinitely flexible tooswap out some or all of these vegetables for others you prefer.
This quick weeknight dinner is one the whole family will love.
Bacon-Ranch Pasta Salad
Any meal with that killer bacon-ranch combo is going to be a hit.

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Summer Orzo Salad
Serve this pasta dish as a main or a side.
Shrimp Scampi Linguine
Your kitchen will smell absolutely delightful after preparing this aromatic dish.
Garlic-red pepper shrimp and white wine butter sauce are a classic Italian-inspired combo that we’ll never stop making.

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Shrimp and orzo join the party with deliciously tangy dressing.
With a farfalle base, it’s creamy with touches of pecan crunch and bursts of sweet grapes throughout.
This summer-ready rendition is perfectly suited to be enjoyed on a shady porch alongside barbecue favorites.

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This refreshing, uniquely Southern recipe is the perfect side to serve with any main dish this summer.

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