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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    22 Irresistible Spring Pasta Recipes You Can Whip Up in No Time

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on April 14, 2025, updated March 26, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Spring is the perfect time to enjoy fresh and vibrant flavors, and pasta is a fantastic way to showcase seasonal ingredients. From light and zesty lemon dishes to hearty veggie-packed options, these 22 pasta recipes are quick to prepare and bursting with the essence of spring. Whether you're cooking for yourself or hosting friends, these meals will bring a refreshing touch to your table.

    Strawberry Balsamic Tofu Pasta Salad

    Strawberry Balsamic Tofu Pasta Salad.
    Photo credit: Naturallie Plant Based.

    With the arrival of warm weather, this Strawberry Balsamic Vegan Tofu Pasta Salad is a refreshing choice, featuring juicy strawberries, marinated balsamic tofu, fresh spinach and basil, along with creamy feta cheese. It's perfect as a side for a picnic, a BBQ, or even as a main dish for a weeknight dinner.

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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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    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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    Cucumber Pasta Salad

    Cucumber Pasta Salad
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This pasta salad features a creamy vegan dressing that blends flavors similar to Ranch and tzatziki, paired with fresh cucumbers, red onions, and lots of chopped dill. It's a great addition to your next backyard barbecue.

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    Halloumi Carbonara

    A bowl of halloumi carbonara.
    Image credit: Hey Nutrition Lady.

    This vegetarian carbonara uses halloumi in place of bacon or guanciale. It's a simple and tasty dish that's perfect for a quick meal.

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    Pasta Rosa

    20 Minute Pasta Rosa.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Penne pasta is cooked just right and mixed with a light tomato cream sauce and fresh baby spinach. It's topped with grated Parmesan and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for some extra flavor.

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    Tuna Pasta Salad

    Tuna pasta salad.
    Photo credit: Homemade Interest.

    Tuna pasta salad is loaded with vegetables and fresh tastes. This dish skips the mayo, making it a light and healthy option that's great for sharing.

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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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    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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    Cobb Pasta Salad

    Cobb pasta salad.
    Photo credit: Suburban Simplicity.

    This is a tasty twist on the classic Cobb Salad. It includes cooked pasta, crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, chicken, chopped eggs, creamy avocado, and blue cheese dressing, all ready in under 30 minutes.

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    Lobster & Scallop Pasta

    Lobster & Scallop Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Craft Cookbook.

    Lobster and scallop pasta is a great choice for a special meal at home. It's packed with seafood and tossed in a zesty lemon garlic wine sauce, making it a delicious dish to enjoy.

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    Crab Pasta

    Crab Pasta
    Photo Credit: Caroline's Cooking.

    This crab pasta is super simple to whip up and has a fresh, light flavor that everyone will enjoy. It's a perfect meal for when you need something quick and tasty.

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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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    Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

    chicken pesto pasta salad.
    Photo credit: Barley & Sage.

    This chicken pesto pasta salad is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for any day. It’s light and fresh, ready in under 20 minutes, and packed with grilled chicken, creamy pesto, spinach, and tomatoes.

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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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    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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    Steak Fajita Pasta

    Steak Fajita Pasta.
    Photo credit: Out Grilling.

    Steak Fajita Pasta is a hit with families, featuring marinated and grilled steak on top of creamy pasta seasoned with fajita spices and grilled veggies. It's a simple way to feed a group using just a few steaks!

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    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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    Tuna Pasta Salad

    Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe.
    Photo credit: The Gracious Pantry.

    This tasty tuna and pasta dish is perfect for a family dinner. It's easy to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table.

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    Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad on a white dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This pasta salad is packed with shredded rotisserie chicken, crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, diced cheddar, and a generous amount of creamy homemade ranch dressing. It's sure to be a hit at your next backyard barbecue!

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    Ricotta Lemon Pasta

    A serving of lemon ricotta pasta.
    Photo Credit: Chenee Today.

    This lemon ricotta pasta sauce is simple to prepare and brings a fresh flavor to your meal. It's a bright and satisfying dinner option that you can whip up in no time.

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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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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of 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, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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