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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    25 Easy Pasta Recipes You’ll Want to Make All Spring Long

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on April 20, 2025, updated March 26, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Spring is the perfect time to enjoy fresh and light pasta dishes that celebrate the season's vibrant flavors. From simple vegetable pastas to creamy sauces, these 25 easy recipes are sure to brighten your meals and make the most of spring ingredients. Whether you're cooking for yourself or hosting friends, these dishes are quick to prepare and full of deliciousness.

    Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

    Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta.
    Photo credit: I Heart Nap Time.

    This creamy bang bang shrimp pasta is a delicious mix of sweet and spicy flavors that you'll want to have again. Made with perfectly cooked fettuccine and shrimp in a rich sriracha and chili sauce, it's a quick and satisfying meal.

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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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    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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    Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

    Easy Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup Recipe
    Photo Credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen.

    This slow cooker minestrone soup is a filling vegetarian meal packed with pasta, beans, and zucchini. It's a simple and tasty dinner that everyone in the family will enjoy!

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    Antipasti Pasta Salad

    Antipasti Pasta Salad.
    Photo credit: An Affair From the Heart.

    This pasta salad is a great choice for any gathering. With tasty ingredients like salami, pepperoni, grape tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese, it comes together quickly and is sure to please a crowd.

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    Creamy Spinach Pasta

    Creamy Spinach Pasta.
    Photo credit: Six Hungry Feet.

    This creamy spinach pasta sauce is quick and easy to whip up with just six simple ingredients. It's vegan, raw, and perfect for a family meal, even for those who are picky eaters.

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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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    Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad.
    Photo credit: Get on my Plate.

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is perfect for a simple family dinner or a dish that everyone will enjoy. It combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, pasta, and fresh veggies all mixed together in a creamy ranch dressing for a satisfying meal.

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    Salmon Asparagus Pasta Salad

    SALMON ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD.
    Photo credit: Maple + Mango.

    This dish features fresh asparagus, salmon, hard-boiled eggs, and pasta, all mixed in a creamy lemon dill dressing. It's simple to prepare and perfect for enjoying during the spring and summer months.

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    Marry Me Chicken Pasta

    20 Minute Marry Me Chicken Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This 20-minute marry me chicken pasta is a simple and satisfying meal. With rotisserie chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, it delivers great flavor in no time.

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    Cacio e Pepe

    A fork with cacio e pepe.
    Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

    This Italian pasta dish is simple to prepare and uses just a handful of ingredients. It's a great option for a quick and satisfying meal.

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    Pistachio Pesto Pasta

    A plate of pistachio pesto pasta.
    Photo Credit: Naturallie Plant Based.

    This dish features soft pasta tossed with a flavorful homemade pistachio pesto, sweet tomatoes, tender artichoke hearts, and fresh greens. It's a great option for a light and satisfying meal.

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    Pesto Chicken Pasta

    Pesto Chicken Pasta
    Photo Credit: The Toasty Kitchen.

    Pesto Chicken Pasta is a quick meal that you can whip up in just 20 minutes using only 5 ingredients you probably already have. The bow tie pasta and chicken come together in a delicious pesto sauce that makes dinner simple and satisfying.

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    Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

    Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This chicken pasta dish is ready in 30 minutes and is perfect for a weeknight meal. It features a creamy homemade alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked noodles that everyone will enjoy.

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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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    Mushroom Sweet Corn Pasta

    Mushroom Sweet Corn Pasta.
    Photo credit: Delightful Plate.

    Mushroom and sweet corn pasta combines the rich flavors of mushrooms with the sweetness of charred corn in a light cream sauce. It's a simple and satisfying meatless dish that you can prepare in just half an hour.

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    Kung Pao Spaghetti

    Kung Pao Spaghetti.
    Photo credit: Spice Cravings.

    Kung Pao Spaghetti is a fun twist on your favorite Chinese takeout dish. This quick meal combines pasta, chicken, and veggies in a tasty homemade kung pao sauce, topped with peanuts and spring onions, perfect for a family dinner in just 30 minutes.

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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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    Creamy Garlic Parmesan Instant Pot Pasta with Broccoli

    Creamy Garlic Parmesan Instant Pot Pasta with Broccoli.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This creamy garlic pasta is quick to prepare and packed with rich Parmesan flavor and tender broccoli. It's a simple dish that's perfect for a busy spring evening.

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    Penne Pomodoro

    20 Minute Penne Pomodoro.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This dish combines whole canned tomatoes, fresh herbs, and penne pasta for a satisfying vegetarian meal. It's a straightforward recipe that everyone can enjoy.

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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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    Roasted Beet Pasta Salad

    Roasted Beet Pasta Salad with Basil Dressing.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge.

    This pasta salad offers a fresh twist on the traditional recipe. With very little prep time, it’s an ideal side dish for summer gatherings.

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    Caprese Pasta Salad

    Caprese pasta salad.
    Photo credit: Leftovers Then Breakfast.

    This is a simple and tasty salad packed with fresh ingredients. The zesty balsamic dressing brings together juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and soft pasta, making it a great side for any gathering.

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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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    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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