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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    23 Deliciously Fresh Pasta Recipes to Welcome Spring

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on April 10, 2025, updated March 26, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Spring is the perfect time to enjoy fresh pasta dishes that highlight the season's vibrant ingredients. With 23 recipes to choose from, you can explore a variety of flavors and textures that celebrate the arrival of warmer weather. From light and zesty sauces to colorful vegetable additions, these pasta dishes are sure to bring a refreshing twist to your table.

    Creamy Curry Pasta

    Creamy Curry Pasta.
    Photo credit: Plantbased on a Budget.

    This creamy curry pasta is a quick and flavorful meal that you can whip up in just 35 minutes. It's filling and you can easily add your favorite protein and vegetables, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

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    One-Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup

    A bowl of One-Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This chicken tortellini soup is comforting and satisfying. It's simple to prepare and can be on the table in just over 30 minutes, making it perfect for a cozy evening or a quick meal.

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    Bruschetta Pasta Salad

    Bruschetta Pasta Salad.
    Photo credit: Walder Wellness.

    This cold bruschetta pasta salad features fresh cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, and basil, all tossed together for a refreshing dish. Topped with crunchy homemade sourdough breadcrumbs, it’s perfect for dinner parties, barbecues, or a tasty packed lunch.

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    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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    Tuscan Pasta Salad

    Tuscan Pasta Salad Recipe
    Photo credit: The Gracious Pantry.

    Tuscan Pasta Salad is a simple and refreshing dish perfect for warm weather. With a mix of vegetables, beans, and cheese, it works well as a main course or a side.

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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 Salmon Pasta

    A serving of creamy salmon pasta.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Roasted salmon is flaky and tender, and it goes great with cooked linguini and a light herb lemon cream sauce. This dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

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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 with grated parmesan cheese.

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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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    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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    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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    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 marinate.

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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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    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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    Easy Pesto Pasta

    Easy Pesto Pasta.
    Photo credit: Joy Food Sunshine.

    This pesto pasta is a simple and tasty meal that you can whip up in no time. It works well as a main dish or a side, and you can enjoy it either warm or cold!

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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 ingredients. 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.

    Plain chicken breasts get a boost from tasty basil pesto, rich heavy cream, and zesty balsamic vinegar. This is an easy way to elevate a simple dish into a delicious meal that will impress everyone.

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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 simple and tasty option for dinner. Packed with fresh spring vegetables and coated in a creamy pesto sauce, it only takes one pot to prepare.

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    Lemon Garlic Pasta

    A plate of lemon garlic pasta.
    Photo Credit: The Cinnamon Jar.

    One-pan lemon garlic pasta, or Pasta al Limone, is a tasty dish that's simple to whip up for a quick weeknight meal. It's perfect when you're pressed for time but still want something flavorful.

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    Lemony Olive Oil Tortellini

    Lemony Olive Oil Tortellini on a plate.
    Photo Credit: Masala Herb.

    This tortellini dish is quick to prepare and packed with flavor. It's tossed in a skillet with lemon, garlic, basil, and olive oil for a fresh and satisfying 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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    Warm Vegan Pasta Salad

    Warm Vegan Pasta Salad.
    Photo credit: Healing Tomato.

    This cauliflower gnocchi pasta is super quick to prepare, taking only 10 minutes. It's a great dish to take along to picnics or outdoor gatherings.

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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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    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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