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    18 Light Spring Pasta Recipes

    Published: Jun 9, 2025 by Rachel Escolafogg

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    When the weather warms up and spring is in the air it is time to put the heavy stews and soup dinners aside and make lighter dinners featuring fresh produce. These spring pasta dishes are the perfect solution! With plenty of veggies like peas and asparagus these pasta dishes are bursting with flavor. Add a bright citrusy or pesto sauce to these pasta recipes for an amazing dinner the whole family will love!

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    Cold Southwest Pasta Salad With Creamy Dressing

    A bowl of Cold Southwest Pasta Salad With Creamy Dressing.
    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    The stunning Cold Southwest Pasta Salad with Creamy Dressing is a true culinary masterpiece. With an incredible balance of flavors from perfectly cooked al dente pasta, sweet corn, hearty black beans, vibrant red tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, rich cotija cheese, zesty jalapeños, and fresh cilantro, all brought together by a fantastic Southwest dressing, this dish is nothing short of exceptional. This Tex-Mex delight will impress everyone at your table. Don’t miss out—check out the easy recipe and prepare to savor this delicious salad!

    Get the Recipe: Cold Southwest Pasta Salad With Creamy Dressing

    Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

    Photo Credit: Pumpkin and Spice

    This creamy lemon chicken pasta is a super simple recipe that you can have ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for spring and packed full of fresh citrus flavor you will love it!

    Get the recipe: Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

    Creamy Shrimp & Broccoli Pasta

    Photo Credit: Caroha

    This creamy shrimp and broccoli pasta is super tasty and the perfect recipe to try for spring. Light and creamy with the ricotta and packed full of delicious fresh flavors of lemon and garlic with a kick from the chili you will love it.

    Get the recipe: Creamy Shrimp & Broccoli Pasta

    Easy Tuna Pesto Pasta Recipe

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This light pasta dish is loaded wit fresh veggies and a delicious pesto sauce. Make this for a quick dinner or meal prep for lunch during the week.

    Get the recipe: Easy Tuna Pesto Pasta Recipe

    Salmon Pasta Without Cream

    Photo Credit: Knife and Soul

    If you love salmon pasta recipes but don't always want the heavy cream versions then this recipe is for you. Seasoned with dill, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese this salmon pasta is light and delicious.

    Get the recipe: Salmon Pasta Without Cream

    Lemon Pesto Pasta Sauce with Artichoke

    Photo Credit: Knife and Soul

    A citrusy and refreshing lemon pesto pasta sauce that you can whip up in just 15 minutes and toss with al dente pasta for a light and delicious meal. Perfect for Spring.

    Get the recipe: Lemon Pesto Pasta Sauce with Artichoke

    Pasta With Peas

    Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

    This is the perfect vegetarian meal that you can whip up in minutes. Cheesy, creamy, and full of flavor this is the perfect spring pasta recipe.

    Get the recipe: Pasta With Peas

    Easy One Pot Pasta With Lemon Ricotta

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This recipe for Lemon Ricotta Pasta comes together quickly and easily. With a delightful lemon sauce made with ricotta cheese this simple dish is perfect for spring.

    Get the recipe: Easy One Pot Pasta With Lemon Ricotta

    Pasta Primavera

    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

    This Pasta Primavera is everything a spring or summer dinner needs: it’s light on calories, big on flavor, and bursting with colorful seasonal vegetables.

    Get the recipe: Pasta Primavera

    15-Minute Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

    This 15-Minute Spaghetti Aglio e Olio uses only a handful of healthy, natural ingredients. It comes together quickly and tastes freshly delicious. Pairs well with any protein or veggies.

    Get the recipe: 15-Minute Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

    Shrimp Linguine

    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    This is such a classic dish but is perfect for Spring. It only needs a few simple ingredients but it is bursting with flavor. It comes together really quickly.

    Get the recipe: Shrimp Linguine

    Pesto Fettuccini with Bolognese Sauce

    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    Pesto fettuccini with Bolognese sauce is a delicious pasta dinner bursting with fresh vegetables and flavor in every bite. It’s a homemade Italian beef Bolognese meat sauce and fettuccine pasta and is perfect dish for Spring.

    Get the recipe: Pesto Fettuccini with Bolognese Sauce

    Pasta Primavera with Shrimp

    Photo Credit: Gypsy Plate

    This is such a tasty dish and the addition of shrimp really elevates the flavors. A creamy sauce with plenty of fresh vegetables this is one pasta recipe you are going to want to try this Spring.

    Get the recipe: Pasta Primavera with Shrimp

    Salmon Asparagus Pasta Salad

    Photo Credit: Maple and Mango

    Loaded with asparagus and salmon this is a great flavorsome pasta dish perfect to enjoy during the Spring. Light and creamy it is flavored with a lemon dill dressing and has the protein addition of eggs. You have to try it!

    Get the recipe: Salmon Asparagus Pasta Salad

    Pasta with Peas and Pancetta

    Photo Credit: Fresh Apron

    Pasta with Peas and Pancetta is a quick and easy 20-minute meal. The salty pancetta and sweet peas pair perfectly with a simple parmesan cheese sauce.

    Get the recipe: Pasta with Peas and Pancetta

    Mediterranean Pasta Salad

    Photo Credit: Cooking With Curls

    This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is super easy to make and perfect for Spring. Loaded with fresh vegetables and packed full of flavor it is the perfect pasta salad that you can make during the week.

    Get the recipe: Mediterranean Pasta Salad

    Asparagus Pasta Salad

    Photo Credit: A Southern Soul

    This Asparagus Pasta Salad is loaded with crunchy asparagus, and sweet peas all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. Super easy to make and the perfect easy dish for any day of the week.

    Get the recipe: Asparagus Pasta Salad

    Tuscan Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes

    Photo Credit: Lauren Fit Foodie

    This is a delicious and flavoursome pasta delicately flavoured with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh veggies. Perfect as a meal or a delicious side dish in the Spring.

    Get the recipe: Tuscan Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes

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