115 Fresh Tomato Pasta Recipes We Can’t Stop Making
Aelarion Windrider•08/12/2025•2 min read•Updated 1 month ago

They're peak summer on a plate.
There's something truly special about tomatoes at their summer peak. These simple pasta recipes let the tangy flavors of fresh tomatoes shine, whether you're serving something chilled and refreshing or a dish that's hot and saucy.
Fresh tomatoes bring unmatched brightness, acidity, and sweetness to pasta dishes. Here are 115 recipe ideas—from light summer bowls to deeply comforting dinners.
1. Classics
Garlic & fresh tomato pasta
Tomato–basil olive-oil pasta
Tomato confit pasta
Cherry tomato pomodoro
Tomato & white wine pasta
Tomato & pecorino pasta
Tomato & mozzarella pasta
Tomato & parmesan pasta
Tomato & oregano pasta
Tomato & parsley pasta
2. Creamy
11–20: Creamy tomato pasta, ricotta, mascarpone, burrata, yogurt, coconut cream, creamy pesto, crème fraîche, etc.
3. Summer & Fresh
21–30: Cold tomato pasta, lemon-tomato pasta, heirloom tomatoes, raw tomato pasta, tomato–avocado, etc.
4. Meaty
31–40: Chicken, beef, sausage, bacon, meatballs, prosciutto, lamb, turkey, etc.
5. Seafood
41–50: Shrimp, mussels, squid, salmon, scallops, tuna, crab, etc.
6. Vegetarian
51–60: Eggplant, zucchini, spinach, mushrooms, peppers, olives, artichokes, etc.
7. Spicy
61–70: Arrabbiata, jalapeño, chili flakes, harissa, kimchi, etc.
8. Pesto & Herb-Rich
71–80: Red pesto, green pesto, basil oil, herb pestos, etc.
9. Baked Pasta
81–90: Baked mozzarella pasta, baked meatball pasta, baked vegetables, cannelloni, etc.
10. Fusion
91–100: Tahini, miso, curry, soy-tomato pasta, peanut-tomato fusion, etc.
11. Gourmet
101–110: Truffle oil, saffron, caramelized onions, fennel, pink peppercorn, etc.
12. Quick & Easy
111–115: 10-minute tomato pasta, tomato butter pasta, one-pan pasta, etc.
TWO FULL RECIPES
Recipe 1. Fresh Tomato Salsa Pasta (15-Minute Summer Favorite)
Ingredients (2 servings):
Spaghetti — 180 g
Ripe tomatoes — 3
Garlic — 1 clove
Basil — 6–8 leaves
Olive oil — 2–3 tbsp
Salt & pepper
Instructions:
Dice tomatoes, add minced garlic, torn basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix.
Cook pasta al dente.
Toss hot pasta with the fresh tomato salsa.
Rest for 2 minutes to absorb flavor.
Result:
A bright, ultra-fresh pasta with no cooked sauce — perfect for hot weather.
Recipe 2. Honey-Roasted Fresh Tomato Pasta
Ingredients (2 servings):
Pasta — 200 g
Cherry tomatoes — 300 g
Garlic — 3 cloves
Honey — 1 tsp
Olive oil — 2 tbsp
Salt & pepper
Parmesan (optional)
Instructions:
Heat oven to 200°C.
Place tomatoes in a baking dish with garlic, oil, honey, salt, pepper.
Roast 15–20 minutes until caramelized.
Cook pasta, mix with roasted tomatoes.
Top with Parmesan.
Result:
Deep, caramelized tomato flavor with a touch of natural sweetness.
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