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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    22 Spring Pasta Recipes That Will Brighten Your Evenings

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on March 28, 2025, updated March 26, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Spring is the perfect time to enjoy fresh and vibrant pasta dishes that celebrate the season's bounty. With bright vegetables, fragrant herbs, and lighter sauces, these 22 pasta recipes will bring a burst of flavor to your dinner table. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight meal or something special for a gathering, these dishes are sure to brighten your evenings.

    Cashew Alfredo

    A skillet full of cashew alfredo pasta.
    Photo credit: My Pure Plants.

    This vegan alfredo sauce is super simple to make with just 5 ingredients. It's creamy and tasty, and you can whip it up in 15 minutes without any real cooking.

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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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    20 Minute Penne Pomodoro

    A serving of penne pomodoro pasta.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This dish combines whole canned tomatoes, fresh herbs, and penne pasta for a simple and satisfying vegetarian meal. It's perfect for a quick dinner that everyone will enjoy!

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    Tahini Pasta

    Tahini Pasta.
    Photo credit: Maple + Mango.

    This easy tahini pasta is a quick dish that you can whip up in just 20 minutes. With its creamy and nutty tahini sauce, this pasta is packed with flavor and perfect for a simple meal.

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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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    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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    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 packed with Caribbean flavors. It's a quick and easy meal that you can whip up in just 30 minutes.

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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 and can be ready in just 15-20 minutes. Pair it with a green salad and some fresh bread for a complete 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 will leave you satisfied and happy.

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    Italian Pasta Salad

    Italian Pasta Salad.
    Photo credit: Rich and Delish.

    This Italian pasta salad is packed with fresh veggies, mozzarella balls, and salami, all tossed together with a tasty homemade dressing. It's a vibrant dish that's perfect for a light meal or a side at your next gathering.

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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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    Beet Pasta

    Beet Pasta.
    Photo credit: Gluten Free Stories.

    A smooth sauce made from tender beets, creme fraiche, feta cheese, sautéed onion, and garlic pairs wonderfully with any pasta. This dish is a great choice for a quick and satisfying meal.

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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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    Tuscan Chicken Pasta

    Tuscan chicken pasta.
    Photo Credit: Valerie's Kitchen.

    Flavorful ingredients combine to create this delicious one pot pasta. Penne pasta is coated in a luscious tomato cream sauce with chunks of chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh cherry tomatoes and spinach.

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    Chicken Veggie Pesto Pasta

    A serving of veggie pesto pasta chicken.
    Photo Credit: Foxes Love Lemons.

    This meal is quick and easy, taking only 30 minutes to prepare. It uses simple techniques to make cooking a breeze.

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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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    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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    French Onion Pasta

    French Onion Pasta with wooden spoon.
    Photo Credit: Sunglow Kitchen.

    French onion pasta combines sweet caramelized onions, fresh thyme, and Gruyere cheese, all cooked together in one pot for a creamy dish. It's a fancy-tasting meal that's simple enough for a weeknight dinner.

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    Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo

    5-Ingredient Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo
    Photo Credit: Girl Gone Gourmet.

    This sun-dried tomato alfredo sauce is quick and easy to prepare and pairs perfectly with pasta. It's a great option for busy nights when you want a satisfying meal without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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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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    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 great way to enjoy a light and tasty meal.

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    Lemon Orzo

    lemon orzo.
    Photo credit: Healing Tomato.

    This one pan meal is quick 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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    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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