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    17 Simple Pasta Dishes Perfect for Spring

    Published: May 13, 2026 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Spring is the perfect time to enjoy fresh and vibrant flavors in your meals, and pasta is a fantastic way to celebrate the season. With a variety of seasonal vegetables and herbs available, these 17 simple pasta recipes bring together the best of spring in every bite. From light and refreshing dishes to hearty options, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.

    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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    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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    Red Pesto Pasta With Prawns

    Red pesto pasta with prawns on a black plate.
    Photo Credit: Somebody Feed Seb.

    This 15-minute Red Pesto Pasta with Prawns is a quick and tasty meal that everyone will enjoy. With just 5 ingredients and minimal cooking time, it's perfect for busy nights.

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    Creamy Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Creamy Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This sun-dried tomato pasta is quick to prepare and full of fresh flavors that bring a bit of Mediterranean flair to your table. It's a great option for a laid-back dinner or a speedy weeknight meal.

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    Cheesy Pesto Hamburger Noodle Casserole

    Cheesy Pesto Hamburger Noodle Casserole on a pan.
    Photo Credit: Eat Move Make.

    This cheesy pesto hamburger noodle casserole is a step up from your usual boxed meals. It's packed with more flavor and excitement thanks to the special seasoning blends.

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    Veggie Pesto Pasta with Chicken

    A serving of veggie pesto pasta chicken.
    Photo Credit: Foxes Love Lemons.

    This meal is quick and easy, taking just 30 minutes to prepare. It combines fresh ingredients and simple techniques to create a satisfying dish.

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    Lemon Basil Chicken Linguine

    30-Minute Lemon Basil Chicken Linguine on a plate.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    This pasta dish is quick and simple, taking just 30 minutes to prepare. With bright flavors of lemon and basil, it's a light meal that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    Greek Orzo Salad

    Greek orzo salad with feta.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This dish features orzo pasta cooked just right, mixed with crunchy cucumbers, soft artichoke hearts, filling chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. It's all brought together with a homemade balsamic dressing and finished off with crumbled feta cheese.

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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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    Vegetarian Tortellini Soup

    Vegetarian Tortellini Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Stingy Vegan.

    This dish is loaded with fresh vegetables and filled pasta. It's a simple and quick meal that's perfect for any night.

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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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    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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    Tuscan Chicken Pasta

    Tuscan Chicken Pasta
    Photo Credit: Valerie's Kitchen.

    Flavorful ingredients combine to create this delicious one pot pasta. Penne pasta is coated in a luscious tomato cream sauce with chunks of chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh cherry tomatoes and spinach.

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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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    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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    Creamy Curry Pasta

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

    This creamy curry pasta is a quick and flavorful dinner 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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    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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    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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