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    12 Fresh Pasta Dishes Perfect for Spring Nights

    Published: Apr 11, 2025 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Spring is the perfect time to enjoy fresh pasta dishes that highlight the vibrant flavors of the season. With lighter sauces and fresh veggies these 12 recipes bring a light and refreshing twist to your dinner table. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight meal or something special for a gathering, these pasta dishes are sure to impress.

    Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

    Pasta salad.
    Photo credit: Nutmeg and Vinegar.

    This chicken pesto pasta salad is great for spring and summer. It's a healthy and easy dish that you can whip up quickly, making it ideal for a BBQ.

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    Spicy Tomato Basil Pasta

    A plate of spicy tomato basil pasta.
    Photo Credit: Plant Based on a Budget.

    This simple pasta dish is satisfying and packed with fresh, flavorful ingredients. It's a great option for lunch or dinner, using healthy and affordable items.

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    Olive Oil Pasta

    Olive oil pasta on a plate.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This olive oil pasta is simple to make and takes only 15 minutes using a few everyday ingredients. It's a great option for a quick spring dinner.

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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 meal you'll want to make again and again.

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    Lemon Ricotta Pasta

    lemon ricotta pasta.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This pasta dish is incredibly easy to prepare. It's perfect for a quick and satisfying meal during the spring.

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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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    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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    Halloumi Pasta Primavera

    Halloumi pasta primavera.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This vegetarian halloumi pasta is packed with fresh veggies and can be ready in just 20 minutes, including prep time. It's a light and refreshing dish that's perfect for a spring dinner, allowing the flavors of the vegetables to really stand out.

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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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    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. Using fresh or frozen salmon, it offers a light and refreshing dish that you can enjoy all year long.

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    French Onion Pasta

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

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

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    Pasta Rosa

    20 Minute Pasta Rosa.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Penne Rosa is a simple pasta dish that you can whip up in just 20 minutes using only 10 ingredients. It features penne pasta in a creamy tomato sauce with fresh spinach, topped with Parmesan and a hint of red pepper for some extra flavor.

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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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