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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    18 Fresh and Flavorful Spring Pasta Dishes to Try This Week

    By Emmeline Kemperyd updated March 26, 2025 · Published April 7, 2025 · Leave a Comment

    Spring is the perfect time to enjoy fresh and vibrant pasta dishes that highlight the season's best ingredients. From light lemony sauces to colorful vegetables, these 18 recipes bring a burst of flavor to your table. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight meal or something special for a gathering, these pasta dishes are sure to impress.

    Halloumi Pasta Primavera

    Halloumi pasta primavera.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    In just 20 minutes, including prep time, you can whip up this tasty vegetarian halloumi pasta packed with fresh vegetables. This light and summery dish skips the cream, allowing the flavors of the veggies to really stand out.

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    Pasta Salad Skewers

    Pasta Salad Skewers
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Pasta Salad Skewers combine all the best parts of pasta salad into a fun and easy-to-eat dish. They're simple to prepare in advance and perfect for serving at gatherings, with no need for utensils.

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    Olive Garden Chicken Scampi

    Olive Garden Chicken Scampi.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This chicken scampi is light and full of flavor, making it a great choice for a quick weeknight dinner. With tender chicken cooked in garlic, butter, and lemon, then mixed with pasta and fresh herbs, it's a simple meal that's sure to impress.

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    Salmon Crème Fraîche Pasta

    Salmon Crème Fraîche Pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This salmon pasta with crème fraîche, lemon, and chives is quick to prepare and packed with flavor, perfect for any weeknight dinner. Whether you use fresh or frozen salmon, this dish offers a light and refreshing taste that you can enjoy all year long.

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    Incredibly Easy Pesto Pasta Salad

    Incredibly Easy Pesto Pasta Salad
    Photo Credit: project meal plan.

    This dish is easy to prepare and great for any occasion. With just six simple ingredients, it offers a fresh and classic pasta experience that everyone enjoys.

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    Red Pesto Pasta Salad with Veggies

    Red pesto pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This red pesto pasta is quick to prepare, taking less than 30 minutes with only 15 minutes of actual cooking time. It's loaded with veggies and flavor, and you can use either homemade or store-bought pesto, enjoying it just as much hot or cold.

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    Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Pasta

    Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Pasta.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge.

    This simple dinner comes together in just 20 minutes, making it great for busy nights. It's vegetarian as is, but you can easily make it vegan or add chicken if you want something heartier.

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    Caprese Mac and Cheese

    Caprese Mac and Cheese
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This vegetarian mac and cheese is a quick and easy dish that can be ready in just 25 minutes with only 10 ingredients. It's packed with sharp white cheddar, Parmesan, and fresh mozzarella, along with grape tomatoes and basil, all drizzled with balsamic glaze.

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    Creamy Broccoli Pasta

    Broccoli pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This pasta is packed with fresh vegetables, making it a healthy option you'll enjoy. It's a simple and delicious meal perfect for spring.

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    Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

    Garlic butter shrimp pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick and tasty dish that combines juicy shrimp with perfectly cooked pasta in a rich garlic butter sauce. This is a great meal for busy nights when you want something delicious without a lot of work.

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    Smoked Salmon & Spinach Pasta

    Salmon spinach pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This pasta dish is quick to prepare and packed with the fresh flavors of smoked salmon and lemon. It's a recipe you'll want to make again and again.

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    Harissa Tahini Pasta

    Harissa tahini pasta.
    Photo credit: My Pure Plants.

    This dish is rich, creamy, and has a nice kick to it. It's loaded with flavor and perfect for a quick meal.

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    Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

    A bowl of chicken pesto pasta salad.
    Photo Credit: Frozen Bananas.

    Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad is quick to prepare and really tasty. It comes together in less than 20 minutes.

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    Cherry Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Walnuts

    15-Minute Cherry Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Walnuts
    Photo credit: always use butter

    This 15-minute Cherry Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Walnuts is a quick and easy dish that packs a lot of flavor. It's great on its own, but adding some mozzarella or burrata cheese takes it to the next level.

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    Vegetarian Tortellini Soup

    Vegetarian Tortellini Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Stingy Vegan.

    This soup is loaded with vegetables and filled pasta, making it a satisfying dish. It's a simple meal that comes together quickly.

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    Lemon Ricotta Pasta

    Lemon ricotta pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This pasta dish is incredibly easy to prepare. It's perfect for a quick meal during the spring season.

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    One Pan Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

    One Pan Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes with spoon.
    Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

    This version of the popular one pan feta pasta with cherry tomatoes is packed with great flavor. It's super simple to prepare, and cleanup is easy since everything is cooked in just one pot.

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    Veggie Loaded Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

    Pasta salad with veggies and Italian dressing.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This pasta salad with Italian dressing is quick to prepare and packed with fresh vegetables. It's perfect as a filling side dish or for meal prep.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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