Welcome Spring with These 29 Pasta Dishes That Are as Light as the Season

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Spring pastas are great for shaking off the heavy meals of winter and welcoming the fresh, bright flavors of the new season. Lighter sauces, crisp veggies, and simple ingredients make these dishes perfect for this time of year. Whether you’re craving something fresh for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal, these pastas bring a taste of spring to your table.

Garlic Chicken & Kale Spaghetti

 

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 is a delicious & quick 30 minute weeknight meal. Made with a homemade creamy sauce, frozen veggies, tuna & topped with chips.
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Angel Hair Pasta With Shrimp Recipe

This 25-minute Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp dish is served with a creamy sauce packed with delicious Tuscan flavors.
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Cheese Tortellini With Chicken Recipe

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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Sesame Noodle Salad Recipe

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

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 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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Roasted Tomatoes Pasta Recipe

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

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

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

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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Classic Tuna Pasta Salad (Ready In 15 Minutes!)

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 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

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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Simple Macaroni Salad Recipe

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

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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Pasta Primavera Recipe

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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Ham Pasta Salad With Ranch Dressing

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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Lemon Basil Orzo with Chicken

This Lemon Basil Orzo with Chicken is quick, easy, and absolutely scrumptious. It’s the ultimate spring-summer dinner; light yet incredibly tasty.
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Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo with Broccoli

This Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo is creamy, cheesy, and a family favorite! Sauce can be prepared in advance.
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Vegan Pasta Primavera

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

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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Zucchini Pasta Salad With Balsamic Vinegar

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

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 a velvety sauce, tender salmon, and savory mushrooms. An easy, flavor-packed dinner that feels fancy without the fuss!
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Crab Pasta

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

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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Pesto Pasta Salad

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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Easy Sweet Potato Pasta With Creamy Sauce

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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