Light and Flavorful Pastas

Published Jun 17, 2013 10:00 PM

Recipes by Course

Chilled Sea Urchin and Farro Pasta. Todd Coleman

Pasta may be our go-to comfort food in cold-weather months, but we love simple, light variations in the spring and summer too. As the temperature rises, trade out heavier ingredients like braised meats or long-cooked sauces for fresh seafood and the market’s bounty of vegetables and backyard herbs.

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2007images2007-12125-23_Raddichio_with_pappardelle.jpg — See the Recipe *Christopher Hirsheimer*

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2009images2009-04626-13_valencian_pasta_300.jpg — See the Recipe *Luca Vignelli*

Pappardelle Over Wilted Asian Greens

For this dish, use the market’s best-looking greens. Each lends its own character: mustard greens provide a peppery tang, bok choy an earthy pungency, and mizuna a bitter-edged complexity. See the recipe for Pappardelle Over Wilted Asian Greens »

Fava Pasta Salad

Smooth, whipped feta cheese dresses the fresh favas, tomatoes, and mint in this Greek dish. See the recipe for Fava Pasta Salad »

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2007images2007-05125-103_Stir_250.jpg — See the Recipe *James Oseland*

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2007images2007-06125-38_Tagliolini_with_True_Clams_250.jpg — See the Recipe *Roger Sherman*

Spaghetti with Lobster (Spaghetti all’Astice)

While visiting the little seaside town of Trinidad, California, we found our way to Katy’s Smokehouse and Fish Market, a treasure trove of smoked seafood and local fish. One of Katy’s top sellers is the hot-smoked salmon, which inspired us to create this dish. See the recipe for Penne with Smoked Salmon »

Figaretti’s ‘Godfather II’ Linguine

This dish, along with linguine with red clam sauce and oven-baked rigatoni, is a mainstay of the Italian-American fare served at Figaretti’s in Wheeling, West Virginia.
See the recipe for Figaretti’s ‘Godfather II’ Linguine »

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2009images2009-03626-199_truffled_gnocchi_with_peas_300.jpg — See the Recipe *André Baranowski*

Linguine with Clams and Chiles

As olive oil mingles with white wine and sweet clams in this classic pasta dish, it creates a fragrant sauce that coats the pasta. Get the recipe for Linguine with Clams and Chiles »

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2011images2011-047-home-cooks-pasta-winner-400×265.jpg — See the Recipe *Helen Rosner*

Trenette al Pesto

In this classic Genoese dish, fettuccine pasta is combined with string beans, baby red potatoes, and tossed with basil pesto. Get the recipe for Trenette al Pesto »

Fettuccine with Heirloom Tomatoes

This homemade fettuccine is simply tossed with heirloom tomatoes and basil. Get the recipe for Fettuccine with Heirloom Tomatoes »

Greek Pasta Salad

Tangy feta and crunchy veggies get extra body from rotini in this classic Greek-inspired pasta salad. Get the recipe for Greek Pasta Salad »

Spaghetti alla Primavera — Spaghetti primavera *Todd Coleman*

Korean Noodles with Beef and Vegetables (Chap Chae)

Sesame Noodles

A garnish of chopped peanuts and slivered cucumber and carrot add crunch to the silky, savory Chinese-American noodle dish. Get the recipe for Sesame Noodles »

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2012images2012-127-SAV153-PastaBeansMussels-750×750.jpg — See the Recipe *Todd Coleman*

Chilled Sea Urchin and Farro Pasta

Morel and Asparagus Spaghetti

Pasta Shells with Artichoke-Clam Sauce

Crawfish Pasta

Versions of this satisfying, cream-laced crawfish pasta are served at restaurants throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. The level of heat from hot sauce is left up to the cook.