Easy Spring Pastas You’ll Want Every Week

Spring pasta feels fresh, light, and hard to resist. Bright flavors and simple ingredients come together in dishes that disappear fast and keep everyone going back for more.

Herbs, crisp veggies, lemon, and just enough cheese bring everything to life without weighing things down. These recipes fit easy dinners, relaxed lunches outside, and any night that needs something vibrant and satisfying.

Pasta with Peas and Ham

Pasta with peas, ham and veggie on the side. — Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Pasta with peas and ham is a classic Italian dish that combines the savory flavors of ham with the sweetness of peas and the comfort of pasta. This simple, satisfying recipe is perfect for a quick, delicious weeknight dinner. Garnish it with chopped, fresh basil leaves.
Get the Recipe: Pasta with Peas and Ham.

Chorizo Pasta and Fried Basil

Large serving bowl with chorizo pasta with fried basil and fresh tomatoes. — Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

This Chorizo Pasta and fried basil is a fast, flavorful meal with only ten major ingredients. It’s fresh, cheesy, and so tasty, and it is done in less than 20 minutes. It’s another perfect, delicious meal for any busy weeknight.
Get the Recipe: Chorizo Pasta and Fried Basil.

Chicken Lasagna with Spinach

Chicken Lasagna slice on a white plate. — Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

This Chicken Lasagna Recipe with Spinach uses fresh chicken breasts, ensuring the meat stays tender, juicy, and full of flavor. It’s a delicious twist on traditional lasagna, layering creamy spinach, rich cheese, and perfectly seasoned chicken for a comforting, hearty, and satisfying dish. Perfect for family dinners or a cozy night in, this lasagna is both comforting and packed with wholesome ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Lasagna with Spinach.

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is an easy weeknight dinner full of fresh tomatoes, basil, and pasta, with balsamic vinegar and seasoned chicken on top!
Get the Recipe: Bruschetta Chicken Pasta.

Asparagus Lasagna (lasagne agli asparagi)

Asparagus lasagna on a plate. — Photo Credit: The Pasta Project.

This traditional Italian asparagus lasagna is a light and flavourful asparagus pasta recipe from my home in the Veneto, Italy. Also known locally as ‘pasticcio di asparagi’ or ‘lasagne agli asparagi’, this easy spring lasagna recipe uses just a few main ingredients. Perfect for special occasions like Mother’s Day and Easter, as well as Sunday lunch!
Get the Recipe: Asparagus Lasagna (lasagne agli asparagi).

Ricotta Lemon Pasta

One-pot ricotta-lemon pasta with arugula and parmesan cheese! Make an easy lemon ricotta pasta sauce in just a few steps to enjoy this deliciously bright dinner!
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Fresh Asparagus Pea Lemon Pasta

Asparagus pea lemon pasta in a bowl. — Photo credit: Noshing With The Nolands.

We are showcasing the lovely and versatile Shirataki noodles from House Foods today with this Fresh Asparagus Pea Lemon Pasta. Ken gets so excited when I am doing recipe development with this brand. He is a true carnivore, but is so enthusiastic about us working with these noodles every time I use them.
Get the Recipe: Fresh Asparagus Pea Lemon Pasta.

Ramp Pesto Pasta with Shaved Asparagus

Pesto pasta on a plate. — Photo credit: Coley Cooks.

This recipe for Pasta with Shaved Asparagus and Ramp Pesto is easy to make and perfect for spring! The ramps are pungent and perfect for pesto, while the sweet asparagus balances everything out.
Get the Recipe: Ramp Pesto Pasta with Shaved Asparagus.

Pasta Primavera Recipe

Pasta in a bowl. — Photo credit: The Forked Spoon.

Pasta Primavera is a vibrant, easy-to-make pasta recipe packed with fresh, seasonal veggies in a light butter-Parmesan cream sauce. Not just for spring and summer, enjoy this versatile and delicious recipe year-round with all of your favorite in-season vegetables.
Get the Recipe: Pasta Primavera Recipe.

Lemon Asparagus Pasta

Asparagus pasta on a plate. — Photo credit: Pass Me Some Tasty.

This lemon-asparagus pasta is an easy 30-minute meal, perfect for any night of the week! Pasta is tossed in a creamy, silky, lemony sauce with sautéed asparagus, shallots, & toasted almonds. It’s a simple dinner recipe that everyone will love!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Asparagus Pasta.

Pasta e Piselli (Peas) with Pancetta

Pasta with peas on a plate. — Photo credit: The Sassy Foodie.

This pasta e piselli with pancetta is the perfect springtime pasta dish. Al dente pasta gets a bright makeover with fresh, sweet peas, salty pancetta, and the easiest sauce you could imagine – just like my quick and easy lemon bucatini. Paired with some airy focaccia, you have an easy and light weeknight meal!
Get the Recipe: Pasta e Piselli (Peas) with Pancetta.

Creamy Vegan Pasta Bake

Pasta bake in a bowl. — Photo credit: Thermo Cookery.

Try this creamy vegan pasta bake, featuring a rich green goddess alfredo sauce and hearty vegetables. A perfect springtime dinner the family will love!
Get the Recipe: Creamy Vegan Pasta Bake.