One Sheet Pan Summer Dinners That Are Easy and Elevated

Just in Time for your 4th of July Celebrations!

When summer is in full swing, the last thing you want is a sink full of dishes or a complicated dinner plan. Enter: these four one-pan (or one-pot!) meals that deliver big flavor with minimal cleanup. They’re light, fresh, and elevated enough to serve guests—without the stress. From zesty shawarma chicken to buttery citrus salmon, each dish is a warm-weather weeknight win.

Here are four easy yet impressive dinners to add to your summer rotation:

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One Pot Cherry Tomato Spaghetti Pasta

This pasta practically makes itself—everything simmers in one pot until the noodles are perfectly coated and tender.

Serves: 4
Highlights: Bright, briny, and effortless

What You’ll Need:

• ¼ cup olive oil

• 1 pound spaghetti noodles or gluten free noodles

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved

• ½ cup kalamata olives halved

• ⅓ cup capers

• ½ medium yellow onion thinly sliced

• 1 tablespoon minced garlic

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Pinch red pepper flakes if desired

• 5 cups water

• ½ cup chopped basil plus more for serving

• 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded or grated (or vegan parmesan)
  

How It Comes Together:
Add everything to a pot (yes, even the pasta) and simmer uncovered until the water mostly evaporates and creates a flavorful sauce. Stir in basil and parmesan, and you’re done in under 15 minutes.