20 Fresh Spring Pasta Recipes To Start Enjoying Now
Spinach Asparagus Pesto Pasta With Shrimp. Photo, Ashley Capp. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Madeleine Johari.
We're channelling warm weather vibes with these fresh spring pasta 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 or Caesar salad for the full-on retro appeal."—Amy Rosen
Get this Prosecco fettuccine alfredo recipe.
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.
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.
Easy Lemon Pasta
It 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.
Spinach Asparagus Pesto Pasta With Shrimp
Asparagus and spinach makes a yummy pesto for this 25-minute dish, which is shown at the top of this post. Get this spinach asparagus pesto pasta with shrimp recipe.
Zucchini Pappardelle
Egg noodles, spiralized vegetables, fresh cheese and herbs all come together for a mouthwateringly tasty dish. Get this zucchini pappardelle recipe.
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.
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.
Spinach And Artichoke Pasta
Toasted panko adds texture and crunch to this savoury, easy pasta dish. Get this spinach and artichoke pasta recipe.
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.
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.
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.
Pasta Pomodoro
Canned 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.
Sicilian Tomato 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 Sicilian tomato pasta recipe.
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.
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.
Garlicky Chicken Pasta
Spring is here! This fresh and quick pasta dish is packed with protein and topped with bright vegetables. Get this garlicky chicken pasta recipe.
Roasted-Tomato Pappardelle
This roasted tomato dish is a 20-minute wonder, bursting with juicy flavour. Get this roasted-tomato pappardelle recipe.
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.
Orecchiette with Shrimp, Arugula and Cherry Tomatoes
This quick and lively pasta uses pantry staples that, in combination, start summer early: freezer shrimp, cherry tomatoes and a healthy helping of garlic and chili flakes. Get our orecchiette with shrimp, arugula and cherry tomatoes recipe.
How to make one-pot pasta
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