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23 Fresh Spring Pasta Recipes To Start Enjoying Now

Find your dinner inspiration with these easy pasta recipes.
23 Fresh Spring Pasta Recipes To Start Enjoying Now

Shake off winter's tight grip with these spring pasta recipes. Photo, Erik Putz.

Spring is finally here, and we're channelling warm weather vibes with fresh recipes. Pasta is something many of us have on hand, and one of our favourites for those blustery, in-between days: it can be dressed up (or down) in any number of ways, whether it's filled with whatever fresh veggies you have in your crisper, or pared down to a simple six-ingredient carbonara.

Find your dinner inspiration with the pasta recipes below:

Prosecco fettuccine alfredo

Just a splash of sparkling wine updates this timeless pasta dish. Side it with a garden of Caesar salad for the full-on retro appeal. —Amy Rosen

Get this Prosecco fettuccine alfredo recipe.

Prosecco fettuccine alfredo served on a plate alongside sparkling wine and a saladProduced by Stephanie Han Kim; Photography by Christie Vuong; Food Styling by Ashley Denton; Prop Styling by Madeleine Johari.

Bucatini with cherry tomatoes and burrata

Kitchen tip: Make your own bread crumbs by whirling day old, or lightly toasted, bread in a food processor until very finely chopped. Top up this delicious pasta with bread crumbs and enjoy!

Get our bucatini with cherry tomatoes and burrata.

bucatini with cherry tomatoes and burrata on white and red plate(Photo: Erik Putz; Produced by Sun Ngo; Food styling by Lindsay Guscott; Prop styling by Catherine Doherty)

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Beet pasta with creamy ricotta, walnuts and basil

Add some colour to your fettuccine pasta with a velvety, vibrant magenta beet sauce.

Get our beet pasta with creamy ricotta, walnuts and basil recipe.

Beet pasta with creamy ricotta, walnuts and basil in a colourful plate(Produced by Sun Ngo; Photography by Erik Putz; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Christine Hanlon)

Tuna and cherry tomato pasta

This fresh, savoury-sweet pasta takes only 25 minutes to make. Add some red pepper flakes for an extra kick.

Get our tuna and cherry tomato pasta recipe.

tuna and cherry tomato pasta on white plate with blue dots(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Eshun Mott; Prop styling by Christine Hanlon)

Pasta a la Norma

This pasta with eggplant and cherry tomatoes is simple and delicious.

Get our pasta a la Norma recipe.

a bowl of pasta with red tomatoesPhotography by Erik Putz; Recipe by Irene Ngo.

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Easy lemon pasta

Is doesn’t get more fresh and zesty than this pasta. Whip up a simple plate for an Italian-styled evening, and savour simple, delicious ingredients. Get this easy lemon pasta recipe.

lemon pasta on round platePhoto, Erik Putz.

Spinach asparagus pesto pasta with shrimp

Asparagus and spinach makes a yummy pesto for this 25-minute dish. Get this spinach asparagus pesto pasta with shrimp recipe

Overhead shot of spinach asparagus pesto pasta with shrimp in a bowlPhoto, Ashley Capp. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Madeleine Johari.

Pappardelle and zucchini pasta

Egg noodles, spiralized vegetables, fresh cheese and herbs all come together for a mouthwateringly tasty dish. Get this pappardelle and zucchini pasta recipe.

Pappardelle and zucchini pasta on white platePhoto, Erik Putz.

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Tuscan white bean and tomato pasta

Topped with panko to give it a bit of crunch, this olive-oil based pasta is a light vegetarian meal ready in less than 30 minutes. Get this Tuscan white bean and tomato pasta recipe.

linguine with white beans and tomato topped with breadcrumbs on blue platePhoto, Erik Putz.

Fresh ricotta gnocchi with tomato and corn salad

Making your own pasta might seem like a hassle, but the smooth, velvety-light gnocchi is definitely a worthwhile project. Get this fresh ricotta gnocchi with tomato and corn salad recipe.

ricotta gnocchi with tomato and corn on white platePhoto, Erik Putz.

Shrimp primavera pasta

Loaded with fresh pepper and asparagus, this pasta lets its natural flavours do the heavy lifting. Get this shrimp primavera pasta recipe.

Shrimp primavera pasta with asparagus in a white bowlPhoto, Erik Putz.

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Spinach and artichoke pasta

Day five of our five easy weeknight meals made in 40 minutes or less! Toasted panko adds texture and crunch to this savoury, easy pasta dish. Get this spinach and artichoke pasta recipe.

Spinach and artichoke pasta in white bowl with metal fork(Photo: Carmen Cheung; Produced by: Stephanie Han Kim; Food styling: Eshun Mott; Prop styling: Madeleine Johari)

Spanish carbonara with arugula salad

Served with a fresh green salad, this dish is the best of late winter and early spring! The creamy noodles and crisp chorizo are offset perfectly by the peppery, vinaigrette-drizzled salad. Get this Spanish carbonara with arugula salad recipe.

Spanish carbonara topped with cheese in a white bowlPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Garlic shrimp and feta linguine

The only dish to make when you’re strapped for time, but want a filling meal (it’s ready in just 20 minutes). Kitchen tip: No feta? Goat cheese works just as well here. Get this garlic shrimp and feta linguine recipe.

Garlic shrimp and feta linguine with arugula on a white platePhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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One-pot primavera pasta with spring peas

You can make this bright pasta with just one pan. (Enough said, right?) Get this one-pot primavera pasta with spring peas recipe.

spaghetti with vegetables on a white plate with a forkPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Pasta pomodoro

Plum tomatoes, fresh basil—and a nice bottle of wine—this meal is all about relaxed elegance. (And did we mention it’s a five-ingredient recipe?) Get this pasta pomodoro recipe.

long pasta with tomato and basil in bowlPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Bucatini carbonara

Creamy pasta with thin slices of pancetta, fresh sprigs of parsley and a dusting of parmesan cheese is a heavenly (and simple!) combination for dinner. Get this bucatini carbonara recipe.

Bucatini carbonara swirled on a white dishPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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Fresh Sicilian pasta

This 20-minute pasta is almost as simple as it gets: throw the sauce’s ingredients into the blender, blitz until smooth, then pour over hot noodles. Get this fresh Sicilian pasta recipe.

long pasta in tomato sauce on white plate next to tomatoes on a vinePhoto, Sian Richards.

Sugar snap pea and asparagus pasta

A simple weeknight dinner, rich in the first flavours of the season. Get this sugar snap pea and asparagus pasta recipe.

long pasta with snap peas and asparagus on a white plate with a forkPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Spicy spaghettini with goat cheese, tomato and artichoke

A simple recipe ideal for a family dinner, yet elegant enough for guests. Get this spicy spaghettini with goat cheese, tomato and artichoke recipe.

spaghettini with tomato, artichoke and goat cheese on brown bowlPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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Garlicky chicken pasta

This quick pasta dish, packed with protein and healthy vegetables is a weeknight go-to in our kitchen. Get this garlicky chicken pasta recipe.

chicken linguine pasta with tomatoes on a white platePhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Roasted-tomato pappardelle

This roasted tomato dish is a 20-minute wonder, bursting with juicy flavour. Get this roasted-tomato pappardelle recipe.

pappardelle pasta with roasted tomatoes and cheese on white platePhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Artichoke and lemon pasta

Ready in just 20 minutes, the lemon and artichoke pairing is not to be missed. Get this artichoke and lemon pasta recipe.

Artichoke and lemon pasta with parsley and cheese on a white dishPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

How to make one-pot pasta

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