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Casseroles, salads, side dishes, and more!

Now that the weather is heating up, many people are heading outside to start their own vegetable garden or visit a farmer's market. And there's one warm weather crop that always seems to be in abundance no matter where you look: summer squash! Technically a gourd (not a vegetable), summer squash is a type of squash that can be eaten raw, cooked, grilled… you name it! And this list of summer squash recipes has them all, from quick pasta recipes and an easy dinner ideas to grilling recipes for you next backyard cookout.

When it comes to summer squash, there are a few varieties including yellow squash, pattypan, and, of course, zucchini. Luckily, they all have the same characteristics (soft, edible skin and mild flavor) so you can use whichever you have on hand! Best of all, these summer squash recipes cook up quickly! For a family dinner that's easy to make, try Ree Drummond's pasta with zucchini pesto, grilled veggie burritos, or the summer squash vegetable soup that's ready in just 30 minutes. Looking for a side dish for your Fourth of July menu? A Southern classic like the squash casserole with buttery cracker topping is sure to be a hit. At the end of the day, you may find yourself with way too much squash. Don't fret! You can always freeze your summer squash so you can enjoy these summer vegetable recipes all year round.

Pasta salad is the ultimate summer side dish, so it only makes sense to load it up with fresh seasonal veggies too. You can use either yellow squash or zucchini, bell peppers, and juicy cherry tomatoes.

Get the Tortellini Pasta Salad recipe.

This Southern classic is a creamy, cheesy potluck favorite! The buttery cracker topping really takes it over the top.

Get the Squash Casserole recipe.

Swap out the meat for this vegetarian lasagna instead. But don't worry it's still loaded with good stuff like cheese, sauce, and tons of summer veggies.

Get Ree’s Vegetable Lasagna recipe.

You can use zucchini or yellow squash to make these cute veggie boats. Either one will work as a vessel for holding the delicious ground beef and poblano chili filling.

Get Ree's Chili-Stuffed Zucchini Boats recipe.

We love using grated or spiralized zucchini to make the crispy, craggily edges of these veggie fritters. It's perfect for a weeknight side dish or a party appetizer.

Get the Zucchini Fritters with Chipotle Crema recipe.

This light summer pasta is a great way to showcase the best of garden-fresh produce, like yellow squash, corn, basil, and dill. Don't forget to add some cracked black pepper and parmesan on top for extra flavor.

Get Ree's Rigatoni with Summer Vegetables recipe.

This healthy breakfast is so versatile. You can swap in any veggies you have on hand, serve with a sausage link on the side, or add a dash of hot sauce for a kick.

Get Ree's Carb Buster Breakfast recipe.

This recipe uses summer squash two ways: zucchini in the pesto and sautéed yellow squash mixed in with the pasta.

Get Ree's Pasta with Zucchini Pesto recipe.

These burritos are a great way to use up extra grilled vegetables or extra beans! It really is an easy dish.

Get Ree's Grilled Veggie Burritos recipe.

This might just be the quick-bread of all quick-breads! It's perfect for using up a surplus of zucchini and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies! 😉

Get the Zucchini Bread recipe.

Here's a fun way to transform your summer squash: turn it into noodles! You can spiralize the zucchini or yellow squash, or use a vegetable peeler to shave it into ribbons.

Get the Grilled Chicken with Zucchini Noodles recipe.

Pair this creamy, comforting casserole with your favorite grilled meats and dinner is served! It has a crispy panko topping that everyone in the family will love.

Get the Cheesy Zucchini Casserole recipe.

This simple grain salad gets an extra boost of flavor from the curry vinaigrette. It'll get everyone excited about eating salad.

Get the End-of-Summer Quinoa Salad recipe.

This pizza recipe just screams summertime! Not only is it topped with summer squash and roasted peppers, but it has plenty of herby pesto sauce too.

Get Ree's Grilled Vegetable Pizza recipe.

Grilled veggies, steak, and pasta—this dinner has it all! And it comes together in just 30 minutes.

Get Ree's Beef-Vegetable Kebabs recipe.

This scrumptious dinner is a year-round favorite. In the summer you can use an outdoor grill but in the colder months try a handy grill pan.

Get Ree's Grilled Veggie Enchiladas recipe.

To make the sauce for this light and summery pasta recipe, you'll need butter, goat cheese, lemon juice, and reserved pasta cooking water. Once the squash and tomatoes are added, the juices from the tomatoes help make it even saucier.

Get the Creamy Cherry Tomato and Summer Squash Pasta recipe at Cookie and Kate.

If you've never tried ratatouille before, it's a rustic French dish that's loaded with summer vegetables. You can enjoy it on its own with some crusty bread or serve it as a side dish to chicken.

Get the Easy Ratatouille recipe at Flavor the Moments.

There's nothing ordinary about this vegetable soup. It has a punch of flavor from bold spices like cumin and coriander, plus tons of fresh herbs, like oregano, rosemary, and sage.

Get the Summer Squash Vegetable Soup recipe at Aberdeen's Kitchen.

This savory galette is a real showstopper! It's pretty enough to be a main course for your Mother's Day brunch, but it would also be a nice side dish at any dinner party.

Get the Summer Vegetable Galette recipe at A Classic Twist.

A skillet dinner that's ready in 20 minutes? Sounds perfect for summer, especially when it's loaded with zucchini and yellow squash.

Get the Summer Squash Pasta with Brown Butter and Goat Cheese recipe at How Sweet Eats.

Peeling the squash with a vegetable peeler creates the most beautiful, delicate ribbons that are great for eating raw in a salad.

Get the Summer Squash Salad with Lemon Citronette recipe at Cookie and Kate.

Both the shrimp and the summer veggies are marinated in a mixture of Italian seasoning, lemon juice, cumin, garlic, and red pepper flakes so every bite is flavorful!

Get the Grilled Shrimp Kebabs recipe at Immaculate Bites.