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    14 Family Friendly Pasta Dinners That Are Perfect for Spring

    Published: May 1, 2025 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Spring is the perfect time to enjoy fresh and vibrant meals, and pasta is a great choice for family dinners. With a variety of colorful vegetables, lighter sauces and delicious seafood, these 14 pasta dishes are not only easy to make but also packed with flavor. From creamy primavera to zesty garlic butter shrimp, these recipes will bring a touch of spring to your table.

    Creamy Pesto Pasta

    Creamy pesto pasta topped with cherry tomatoes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This creamy pesto pasta is quick to make with just three ingredients and takes only 10 minutes to prepare. The bright pesto sauce combined with Greek yogurt creates a simple and satisfying meal that you'll want to have regularly.

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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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    Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

    Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo.
    Photo Credit: Fit As a Mama Bear.

    This creamy chicken dish is sure to be a hit with your family. It's simple to prepare in the slow cooker, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

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    Pasta with Pancetta & Peas

    Pasta with peas and pancetta.
    Photo Credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen.

    Pasta with pancetta and peas is a quick and simple dinner that you can whip up in under 20 minutes. Crispy pancetta pairs nicely with green peas and orecchiette pasta, all topped off with some grated parmesan cheese.

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    Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup

    Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup.
    Photo Credit: Curry Trail.

    Creamy chicken tortellini soup is a comforting dish that's simple to prepare and great for chilly evenings. Packed with vegetables, tender shredded chicken, and cheesy tortellini in a rich broth, it comes together in just 35 minutes.

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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 great option for a quick meal. It's tasty on its own, but adding some mozzarella or burrata cheese takes it to the next level.

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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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    Pistachio Pesto Pasta

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

    Pistachio Pesto Pasta features soft pasta coated in a flavorful homemade pistachio pesto, paired with sweet tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and fresh greens. It's a delightful dish that's perfect for a light spring 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, making it a great choice for any weeknight dinner. Whether you use fresh or frozen salmon, this dish offers a light and refreshing taste that you'll enjoy all year long.

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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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    Smoked Salmon & Spinach Pasta

    Salmon spinach pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This quick pasta dish is 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 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 hot or cold.

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    Marry Me Chicken Pasta

    A detailed shot of Marry Me Chicken Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Borrowed Bites.

    Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a great choice for busy weeknights. This one-pot dish features tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and garlic in a creamy sauce, topped with parmesan and fresh basil.

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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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    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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