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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    22 Easy Ideas for Spring Pasta Dinners

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on May 21, 2025, updated May 7, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Spring is the perfect time to enjoy fresh and vibrant pasta dishes that celebrate the season's bounty. With an array of colorful vegetables, herbs, and light sauces, these 22 easy pasta ideas will bring a burst of flavor to your dinner table. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight meal or something a bit more special, there's a spring pasta recipe here for everyone.

    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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    Salmon Spinach Pasta

    Salmon Spinach Pasta.
    Photo Credit: The Food Blog.

    Salmon Spinach Pasta in a creamy sauce is a healthy and simple dish that's great for busy weeknights. It's a tasty option that comes together quickly and satisfies everyone.

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    Lobster Ravioli

    Lobster Ravioli.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Cheese ravioli cooked just right is mixed with a creamy garlic and white wine sauce, featuring pieces of sweet, tender lobster. This dish is perfect for summer meals.

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    Pesto Ricotta Pasta

    Pesto Ricotta Pasta.
    Photo Credit: The Savory Cipolla.

    Pesto Ricotta Pasta features a rich and creamy sauce made with ricotta cheese, pesto, parmesan, and a hint of lemon juice that perfectly coats the pasta. It's a quick and tasty option for busy weeknights when you want a satisfying meal without much effort.

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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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    Lemon Salmon Pasta

    Lemon Salmon Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    Lemon Salmon Pasta is simple to make, healthy, and really tasty. It's great for busy weeknights since you can have it ready in 30 minutes or less.

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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. It's a refreshing dish that's perfect for summer.

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    Quick & Easy Pastina

    Quick & Easy Pastina.
    Photo Credit: Cooking with Bry.

    A warm, creamy bowl of pastina is a classic Italian dish that brings comfort. It's perfect for busy nights, when you're not feeling well, or when you just want something familiar and cozy.

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    Shrimp Carbonara

    Shrimp carbonara.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Shrimp Carbonara is a quick and tasty take on the classic Italian pasta dish. With creamy goodness and perfectly cooked shrimp, this meal combines the best of seafood and pasta in a simple way.

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    One Pot Lemon Chicken and Thyme Orzo

    One Pot Lemon Chicken and Thyme Orzo.
    Photo Credit: Tiffin and Tea.

    One Pot Lemon Chicken and Thyme Orzo is a simple dish that comes together in just 30 minutes with only a few ingredients. It's a tasty meal that everyone will love.

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    Pasta al Pesto

    Pasta al Pesto on a plate.
    Photo Credit: My Good Food World.

    Pasta al pesto is a comforting dish that's quick and easy to make. With some homemade pesto on hand, you can have a tasty meal ready in just 15 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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    Creamy One-Pot Sun-dried Tomato Pasta with Coconut Milk

    Creamy One-Pot Sun-dried Tomato Pasta with Coconut Milk.
    Photo Credit: Avocado Skillet.

    Healthy meals are perfect for busy weeknights. This creamy one-pot sun-dried tomato pasta with coconut milk is quick to prepare and packed with flavor.

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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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    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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    Vegetable Pasta Salad

    Vegetable Pasta Salad Recipe.
    Photo credit: The Gracious Pantry.

    This vegetable pasta salad is great for a vegan or vegetarian meal, and it also works well as a side dish with grilled food. It's a refreshing option that's easy to prepare and enjoy during the summer.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

    Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo.
    Photo Credit: Fit As a Mama Bear.

    This creamy chicken dish is perfect for summer nights when you want something delicious without spending too much time in the kitchen. It's a simple meal that your family will really enjoy.

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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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    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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    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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    Shrimp Caesar Pasta Salad

    Shrimp Caesar Pasta Salad.
    Photo credit: Health Starts in the Kitchen.

    This Shrimp Caesar Pasta Salad combines the creamy flavors of a classic Caesar salad with pasta and grilled shrimp for a delicious twist. It's a filling dish that’s perfect for summer meals.

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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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