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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    21 Cheap Pasta Recipes That Are Perfect for Spring

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on May 28, 2025, updated May 7, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Spring is the perfect time to enjoy fresh and light meals, and pasta is a great choice for quick and budget-friendly dishes. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up 21 delicious pasta recipes that highlight the vibrant flavors of the season. From simple vegetable tosses to creamy sauces, these recipes are sure to brighten your table without breaking the bank.

    Pappardelle Pesto Pasta with Veggies

    A bowl of pappardelle pesto pasta.
    Photo credit: Piping Pot Curry.

    This pasta dish comes together quickly and easily. With tasty noodles, fresh pesto, and healthy veggies, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home in less than 30 minutes.

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    Summer Tortellini Salad

    Summer Tortellini Salad.
    Photo credit: Our Love Language is Food.

    This simple tortellini salad comes together quickly with just six ingredients and is ready in 20 minutes. It's perfect for potlucks, backyard BBQs, or a light meal.

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    Creamy Vegan Lemon Pasta

    Creamy Vegan Lemon Pasta.
    Photo Credit: My Quiet Kitchen.

    This vegan lemon pasta is simple to make and perfect for any occasion, from a quick weeknight meal to a fancy dinner. It's creamy and full of flavor, with a refreshing kick from lemon juice and zest, all ready in just 30 minutes!

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    Red Pesto Pasta 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 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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    One-Pot Hummus Pasta

    Hummus pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Dinner can be simple with just 12 minutes, 5 ingredients, and one pot. This is an easy meal perfect for summer nights.

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    Cajun Alfredo Pasta

    Cajun alfredo pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This recipe gives a zesty spin to the traditional Alfredo sauce. With just some common spices you likely have in your pantry, it’s an affordable choice for summer meals.

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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 summer meals when you want something light and refreshing.

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    Shredded Crab Tagliatelle

    Shredded Crab Tagliatelle.
    Photo credit: Flawless Food.

    This pasta dish is unique and delicious, featuring canned shredded crab meat. It's simple to prepare and comes together in a flavorful sauce made with garlic, parsley, butter, lemon, and tomatoes.

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    Brown Butter + Sage Chicken Penne Pasta

    Brown Butter + Sage Chicken Penne Pasta
    Photo Credit: Buy This Cook That.

    Brown butter and sage create a delicious flavor pairing that everyone will enjoy. This simple and wholesome dinner option is sure to become a go-to favorite.

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    Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad

    Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad.
    Photo credit: Piping Pot Curry.

    Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad is a light and refreshing dish featuring orzo pasta, grape tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil. It's simple to prepare and great for picnics or gatherings.

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    Pasta with Pancetta & Peas

    Pasta with peas and pancetta.
    Photo Credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen.

    Pasta with pancetta and peas is a quick and simple dinner that you can whip up in under 20 minutes. Crispy pancetta combines with green peas and orecchiette pasta, all topped off with some grated parmesan cheese.

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    Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta

    Cherry tomato pasta.
    Photo credit: It's Not Complicated Recipes.

    This Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta is full of fresh flavors and is easy to make. Al dente pasta is mixed with roasted tomatoes for a tasty meal that doesn't require much work.

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    Tortellini Carbonara

    Tortellini carbonara.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This version of carbonara is simple to prepare and uses everyday ingredients you can easily find at the store. It's a great option for a quick meal during the summer.

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    Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Pasta

    Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Vibrantly G-Free.

    This Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Pasta is quick, easy, and healthy, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights. It's so delicious that you'll want to add it to your regular dinner rotation.

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    Creamy Pesto Pasta

    Creamy pesto pasta topped with cherry tomatoes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This creamy pesto pasta is quick to make with just three ingredients and takes only 10 minutes to prepare. The bright pesto sauce combined with Greek yogurt creates a simple and satisfying 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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    Lemon Orzo

    lemon orzo.
    Photo credit: Healing Tomato.

    This one pan meal is simple to prepare and great for family dinners on busy weeknights. It’s packed with flavor and makes a delicious side dish.

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    One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta

    One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This dish features a rich, creamy sauce that clings to the pasta, complemented by tender kale and flavorful Italian sausage. It's a satisfying meal that's perfect for summer.

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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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    Garlic Butter Pasta

    Garlic butter pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This pasta dish is quick to prepare and uses ingredients you likely have on hand. It's perfect for a simple summer meal.

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    Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta

    Photo credit: The Fresh Cooky.

    This dinner is simple to make and full of great flavor. Pasta and Italian sausage come together in a creamy tomato sauce, creating a filling meal that everyone in the family 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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