115 Fresh Tomato Pasta Recipes We Can’t Stop Making

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.