28 Spring Pasta Dishes That Feel As Fresh As the Season

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As spring gets closer, the craving for fresh flavors starts kicking in. Pasta becomes an easy way to bring those seasonal ingredients into dinner. Light sauces, simple steps, and bright flavors keep everything feeling relaxed. Soon the table feels a little more cheerful. It’s the kind of cooking that makes welcoming spring feel natural and easy.

Sesame Noodle Salad

Sesame Noodle Salad. Photo Credit Lauren's Latest.
Sesame Noodle Salad. Photo Credit: Lauren’s Latest.


 

Shake up your salad game with this quick and easy Sesame Noodle Salad recipe. Enjoy lukewarm or cold, this dish is packed full of flavor.
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15-Minute Parmesan Garlic Linguine Pasta

15 Minute Parmesan Garlic Linguine Pasta. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
15 Minute Parmesan Garlic Linguine Pasta. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Parmesan and Garlic Linguine Pasta is super easy, fast and SO flavorful! This is sure to be one of your new favorite linguine recipes!
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Bow Tie Pasta Recipe

Bow Tie Pasta Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Bow Tie Pasta Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Bow Tie Pasta recipes are my go-to for a fast and delicious meal. A creamy tomato parmesan sauce and topped with fresh basil leaves. So easy!
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Garlic Chicken & Kale Spaghetti

Garlic Chicken & Kale Spaghetti Photo Credit Lauren's Latest.
Garlic Chicken & Kale Spaghetti Photo Credit Lauren’s Latest.

This easy Chicken Kale Pasta is packed with flavor, protein, and veggies, plus is ready in about 30 minutes.
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Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe

Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe (No Soup). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Tuna Noodle Casserole is a delicious & quick 30 minute weeknight meal. Made with a homemade creamy sauce, frozen veggies, tuna & topped with chips.
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Roasted Tomatoes Pasta Recipe

Roasted Tomatoes Pasta. Photo Credit Lauren's Latest.
Roasted Tomatoes Pasta. Photo Credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Tomatoes roasted to perfection alongside roasted garlic and tossed with pasta, cheese and fresh basil. It doesn’t get any fresher than this!
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Lemon Chicken Pasta

Lemon Chicken Pasta (So Creamy!). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Lemon Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Lemon Chicken Pasta will be your new favorite meal! A light lemon cream sauce is tossed with rotisserie chicken and spaghetti noodles.
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Tasty & Easy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Tasty & Easy Cajun Chicken Pasta. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Tasty & Easy Cajun Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

An easy and tasty dinner! I love this creamy and flavorful pasta. Chock full of chicken, smoked sausage, peppers and spice.
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Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest. (1)
Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe is quick and tasty! Only one pot and a handful of ingredients are needed for this delicious dinner.
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Ham Pasta Salad With Ranch Dressing

Ham Pasta Salad With Ranch Dressing. Photo Credit Southern Plate.
Ham Pasta Salad With Ranch Dressing. Photo Credit: Southern Plate.

This creamy and cheesy ham pasta salad recipe is the perfect summer supper, with tender smoked ham, fresh veggies, and ranch dressing.
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Crab Pasta

Crab Pasta. Photo Credit Savor the Best.
Crab Pasta. Photo Credit: Savor the Best.

Crab pasta combines succulent chunks of fresh crabmeat in a creamy white wine sauce tossed with pasta and toasted pine nuts.
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Creamy Spinach Artichoke Pasta Bake

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Pasta Bake. Photo Credit Savor the Best.
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Pasta Bake. Photo Credit: Savor the Best.

Spinach artichoke pasta bake is loaded with the same flavors of the classic dip! This easy pasta dish is creamy, delicious comfort food.
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Easy Sweet Potato Pasta With Creamy Sauce

Easy Sweet Potato Pasta With Creamy Sauce. Photo Credit Intentional Hospitality.
Easy Sweet Potato Pasta With Creamy Sauce. Photo Credit Intentional Hospitality.

This creamy sweet potato pasta recipe is made with smooth silken tofu, milk, and sweet potatoes for a rich, velvety sauce.
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Pesto Pasta Salad

Pesto Pasta Salad. Photo Credit Southern Food and Fun.
Pesto Pasta Salad. Photo Credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Pesto Pasta Salad features a lemon basil pesto salad dressing, along with bowtie pasta, sun dried tomatoes, asparagus, and artichoke hearts.
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Simple Macaroni Salad Recipe

Simple Macaroni Salad Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Simple Macaroni Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This simple Macaroni Salad Recipe is delicious and can be made in 15 minutes! It’s the perfect creamy, crunchy, fresh and cold summer salad.
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Classic Shrimp Scampi

Classic Shrimp Scampi. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Classic Shrimp Scampi. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe is a delicious shrimp and linguine dish tossed in a garlic butter scampi sauce made with white wine and lemon.
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Angel Hair Pasta With Shrimp

Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This 25-minute Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp dish is served with a creamy sauce packed with delicious Tuscan flavors.
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Zucchini Pasta Salad With Balsamic Vinegar

Zucchini Pasta Salad With Balsamic Vinegar. Photo Credit Butter and Baggage.
Zucchini Pasta Salad With Balsamic Vinegar. Photo Credit: Butter and Baggage.

Pull out the spiralizer and make a refreshing Zucchini Salad with Balsamic Vinegar with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and zoodles.
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Bow Tie Pasta Salad With Basil Pesto

Bow Tie Pasta Salad With Basil Pesto. Photo Credit Butter and Baggage.
Bow Tie Pasta Salad With Basil Pesto. Photo Credit: Butter and Baggage.

Easy to make basil pesto pasta salad with bow tie pasta is a flavorful, colorful side that’s great for summer picnics or cookouts.
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Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta With Mushrooms

Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta With Mushrooms. Photo Credit Savor the Best.
Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta With Mushrooms. Photo Credit: Savor the Best.

Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta with a velvety sauce, tender salmon, and savory mushrooms. An easy, flavor-packed dinner that feels fancy without the fuss!
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Cheese Tortellini With Chicken Recipe

Cheese Tortellini With Chicken Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Cheese Tortellini With Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Cheese Tortellini with Chicken Recipe with its Tuscan flavors will knock your socks off! This one pot dinner is on the table in less than 30 minutes!
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Classic Tuna Pasta Salad (Ready In 15 Minutes!)

Classic Tuna Pasta Salad. Photo Credit Lauren's Latest.
Classic Tuna Pasta Salad. Photo Credit Lauren’s Latest.

This creamy Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe is tangy, crunchy, oniony and delightful! Perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner.
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Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are every bit as decadent as they sound. Made with my homemade alfredo sauce and perfectly cooked chicken.Yum!
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Italian Pasta Salad Recipe Recipe

Italian Pasta Salad Recipe Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Italian Pasta Salad Recipe Recipe. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

This Italian Pasta salad has it all! Tender pasta, salty pepperoni, cubed mozzarella, lots of diced veggies and a homemade garlic dressing.
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Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo with Broccoli

Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo with Broccoli. Photo Credit Chew Out Loud.
Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo with Broccoli. Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

This Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo is creamy, cheesy, and a family favorite! Sauce can be prepared in advance.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo with Broccoli

Vegan Pasta Primavera

Vegan Pasta Primavera. Photo Credit Debra Klein.
Vegan Pasta Primavera. Photo Credit: Debra Klein.

Vegan Pasta Primavera Recipe is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Make this delicious and healthy pasta dish in under 30 minutes.
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Vegetable Pesto Pasta Salad

Vegetable Pesto Pasta Salad. Photo Credit Debra Klein.
Vegetable Pesto Pasta Salad. Photo Credit: Debra Klein.

The best pesto pasta salad is loaded with roasted veggies and delicious dairy-free pesto for a healthy side dish, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Pasta Primavera

Pasta Primavera Recipe (So Easy!). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Pasta Primavera Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Pasta Primavera is a delicious dinner made with lots of vegetables, a creamy sauce, savory herbs, parmesan cheese, and of course pasta!
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