Looking for the perfect quick summer meal? This dish might just become your new favorite. With only two ingredients, it’s wonderfully simple — and that’s exactly what makes it so good. The sweet twist of strawberries paired with pasta might sound unexpected, but trust me: it works. Even the pickiest eaters will find something to love in this fun, fresh combo. Give it a try — your taste buds (and your schedule) will thank you!

How to choose the best ingredients for Pasta with Strawberries

Best Pasta for Strawberry Sauce: When making this dish, feel free to choose your favorite type of pasta. Any pasta that absorbs strawberry sauce will also work; you can even try my cavatelli recipe. Its shape doesn’t pair well with the texture of strawberry sauce. For the best results, opt for long, strand-like pasta such as spaghetti, tagliatelle, or noodles. These types of pasta hold the sauce beautifully and create a perfect balance of flavor and texture.

Strawberries for Pasta: Don’t worry about using perfect strawberries for this recipe. Since they’ll be crushed into a sauce, it’s totally fine to use smaller or slightly overripe strawberries. This is a great way to use up berries that are past their peak but still good — just be sure they haven’t gone bad or spoiled. This not only reduces food waste but also brings out the natural sweetness in the sauce.

Manuka Honey (or Your Sweetener of Choice): I personally love using Manuka honey in this dish because it’s rich in nutritional properties and adds a unique depth of flavor. That said, feel free to use any honey you have on hand, or swap it out for your favorite sweetener or even a bit of sugar. The sweetness in this recipe is all about balance and personal preference, but choosing Manuka honey adds an extra touch of goodness for both taste and health.

Tips and Tricks for Pasta with Strawberries

Cook the Pasta While You Make the Sauce: To save time and serve everything fresh, start boiling the pasta while you prepare the strawberry sauce. This way, both components are ready at the same time — warm, fragrant, and perfectly timed for mixing.
Don’t Rinse the Pasta: If you’re serving this dish hot, do not rinse the pasta with cold water after draining. You want the natural starch to stay on the pasta so the sauce clings to it better. Only rinse if you’re planning to serve it cold.
Brighten the Flavor: A splash of lemon juice or balsamic vinegar can enhance the fruity flavor and balance the sweetness. This small step brings a gourmet touch to a simple dish.
Chill for a Summer Version: For a refreshing summer twist, let the pasta cool and serve it cold. Cold strawberry pasta makes a light and unexpected picnic or brunch dish.
Garnish Creatively: Top your dish with fresh mint, a sprinkle of lemon zest, or a spoonful of mascarpone or ricotta cheese, Greek yogurt, whipped cream, or sour cream also pairs well. These garnishes add brightness, creaminess, and visual appeal.
Do not blend the strawberries because the dish will lose all its charm.

Other Strawberry Recipes

Spring Strawberry Salad I used to wait for this salad until spring, when the strawberries appeared. Strawberries are my favorite fruit, and I make almost all dishes with them, from dinners, salads and desserts. This salad smells of spring and tastes like it, too. It is perfect as an addition to grilled dishes or for lunch at work.

Strawberry Banana Sorbet No Sugar. If you don’t have time and want to make a quick frozen dessert, this recipe is perfect. It does not contain sugar and is perfect for hot days. Be sure to try it, and you will enjoy its amazing taste in 15 minutes.

Strawberry Muffins recipe My children love muffins in any form. Those with strawberries are special because the sweetness is combined with the slightly sour taste of strawberries. This is a perfect combination, you can make such muffins quickly and you can surprise your family with this dish for breakfast. Not only children will be delighted. Try it!

Other recipes for children

Buttermilk Pancakes. This is a different version of pancakes, perfect for those who like to combine sourness with sweetness. Buttermilk gives the pancakes a delicate acidity, which goes perfectly with sweet additions such as maple syrup, golden syrup, and fruit. You must try it, and your children will love this version of pancakes.

Baked sweet potatoes with avocado di.p Healthy fries and avocado dip for kids? It is possible. I composed the avocado dip in such a way that it is not spicy, and even the youngest ones liked it.

Original French Crepes Recipe These crepes are perfect in their simplicity. My kids can eat them every day especially on breakfast. The buttery taste is something that cannot be replaced by anything. Try how easy and delicious they are.

Rich Chocolate Crepes Chocolate, these crepes are a nod to this extraordinary delicacy for both children and adults. You might think that such a dessert would be complicated, but nothing could be further from the truth if you make them according to my instructions, step by step, and you will be able to enjoy them today. You must put this dish on your list if you like chocolate!

Apple Fluffy Buttery Pancakes Do you like apples? Do you like pancakes? This connection will be for you. This is another idea for breakfast, also tasty and healthy.