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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    19 Colorful Pasta Recipes to Celebrate the Season

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on April 13, 2025, updated April 7, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Colorful pasta is a fun and creative way to brighten up your meals, especially when we start to get into spring. With a variety of ingredients and techniques, you can create vibrant dishes that not only look great but also bring a burst of flavor to your table. From veggie loaded pasta salads to beautifully green spinach pasta, these 19 recipes will inspire you to experiment with colors and flavors in your cooking.

    Red Pesto Pasta Salad with Veggies

    Red pesto pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This red pesto pasta is quick to prepare, taking under 30 minutes with only 15 minutes of hands-on time. It's loaded with veggies and flavor, and you can enjoy it hot or cold, whether you use homemade or store-bought pesto.

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    Rasta Pasta with Jerk Shrimp

    Rasta Pasta with Jerk Shrimp.
    Photo credit: Sims Home Kitchen.

    This Rasta Pasta with Jerk Shrimp is a vibrant dish that brings together the bold flavors of the Caribbean. It's a quick and delicious meal that you can whip up in just 30 minutes.

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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 celebrating the season.

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    Vermicelli di Positano

    Vermicelli di Positano.
    Photo credit: The Pasta Project.

    This fresh tomato Vermicelli di Positano is perfect for spring and summer. It’s simple to prepare, just cook the pasta and let the vegetables and herbs soak up the flavors.

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    Grilled Veggie Pasta

    Grilled veggie pasta.
    Photo credit: Healing Tomato.

    This veggie pasta dish uses red lentil noodles and is a great choice for a grilled vegetable dinner. Tossed with a light vegan butter sauce and herbs, this pasta is a fun option for a weeknight meal.

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    Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

    A serving of Bruschetta Chicken Pasta.
    Photo Credit: On My Kids' Plate.

    Bruschetta chicken pasta is a simple weeknight meal loaded with chicken, cherry tomatoes, and fresh flavors. It can be enjoyed warm or as a refreshing cold pasta salad.

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    Pesto Chicken Pasta

    A plate of pesto chicken pasta.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This dish transforms ordinary chicken breasts into something special with delicious basil pesto, rich heavy cream, and zesty balsamic vinegar. It's an easy way to elevate a simple meal and impress your family.

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    Summer Pasta Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

    Summer Pasta Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge.

    This salad combines pasta with four fresh vegetables and a creamy tahini dressing, along with parsley and basil for extra flavor. It's a vibrant dish that’s perfect for celebrating the season.

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    Halloumi Pasta Primavera

    Halloumi pasta primavera.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This vegetarian halloumi pasta is packed with colorful veggies and can be ready in just 20 minutes, including prep time. It's a light and fresh dish that's perfect for celebrating the season.

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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 and vibrant meal. It's a great way to enjoy the flavors of the 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 flavor. It's simple to prepare, needs very little effort, and cleanup is easy since everything is cooked in one pot.

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    Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad.
    Photo credit: Get on my Plate.

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is perfect for a simple family dinner or a dish that everyone will enjoy at gatherings. It combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, pasta, and fresh veggies all mixed together in a creamy ranch dressing for a satisfying meal.

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    Fried Green Curry Spaghetti

    A bowl of fried spaghetti with green curry.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Thai curry and spaghetti come together in a dish that's so good you'll want to have it regularly. This colorful pasta is perfect for celebrating the season with its vibrant flavors.

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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 a nice piece of mozzarella or burrata cheese takes it to the next level.

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    Pink Pasta Sauce with Bacon

    Pink pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    A creamy tomato sauce with a kick, combined with crispy bacon, is sure to please. This dish is perfect for adding some excitement to your pasta night.

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    One-Pot Cherry Tomato & Basil Pasta

    One-Pot Cherry Tomato & Basil Pasta
    Photo Credit: Chef Ani.

    This dish is quick to prepare, taking just 15-20 minutes. Pair it with a green salad and some fresh bread for a complete meal.

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    Pesto Tortellini with Asparagus and Peas

    Pesto Tortellini with Asparagus and Peas
    Photo Credit: Mandi of the Mountains.

    This pasta dish is a quick and tasty dinner option. It's packed with fresh spring vegetables and coated in a creamy pesto sauce, all made in just one pot.

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    Creamy Spinach Pasta

    Creamy Spinach Pasta.
    Photo credit: Six Hungry Feet.

    This creamy spinach pasta sauce is a simple and healthy option that uses just six ingredients. With a good blender and your favorite pasta, you can whip up a dish that everyone in the family will enjoy, even the picky eaters.

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    Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

    Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This creamy smoked Gouda mac and cheese comes together in just one pot with only six ingredients in 20 minutes. Packed with smoky cheese and sun-dried tomatoes, it's a simple yet delicious twist on a classic that kids will enjoy.

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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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