Pasta recipes might not be the first preparations to come to mind when one thinks of Memorial Day. Yes, the holiday meal is usually grill-centric – but it's always gratifying to have a bowlful of that beloved starch on the table in case anyone would like to round out their meal with a forkful or two.
So, in case you (like us) are one of the types who always has to have a pasta option on the table regardless of the occasion, here are ten pasta recipes for Memorial Day Weekend. Whether or not you're planning to savor some on the holiday itself, it's still a three-day weekend after all and pasta might be in order at some point.
From penne with asparagus, butter, and almonds to spaghetti with bottarga and salted lemon, the pasta recipes balance out all the grilled dishes and sides on the holiday itself as well as come together easily for a satisfying Saturday night dinner.