Pring has a way of getting you inspired to cook again. The farmers’ market is suddenly worth a trip to, the produce drawer is filled with things that are actually exciting, and dinner feels less like a chore and more like an occasion.
Pasta is the answer to all this. Light, fresh and extremely adaptable, it’s the perfect medium for spring’s best offerings: asparagus, artichokes, peas, broccolini, arugula, mint. These aren’t those heavy, wintery pasta dishes you’ve been craving since October. They’re bright, loud and made for open windows and long evenings.
9 Spring Pasta Recipes That Are Worth Adding To Your Tastebuds
Consider this your permission slip to eat pasta all season long.
Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Zucchini melts into a silky, creamy sauce that clings to every noodles – brightened by lemon, artichokes and kale. Think of it as the secret ingredient you never would have guessed about.
Green Goddess Pasta Salad
Loaded with seasonal vegetables, chickpeas, and a rich dressing of basil, spinach, and chives, this vegetarian pasta salad is made for spring celebrations—and even better the next day. Don’t you love it when that happens?
Lemony Spring Pasta Salad with Olives, Artichokes and Bacon
Crisp bacon, briny artichoke hearts, and peppery arugula come together in a bright blender dressing for the kind of pasta salad that earns a permanent spot in your spring rotation (and takes less than 30 minutes total to make).
One Pot Parmesan Orzo
All the comfort of mac and cheese, loaded with spring veggies and ready in one pot. Orzo absorbs everything as it cooks, making it as easy to eat as it is to clean.
Broccoli Pesto Pasta
Jenny Rosenstrach’s weeknight philosophy in one dish: Simple, real, and completely made in one pot. Proof that pesto doesn’t start with basil.
Blistered Broccolini Pasta with Garlic, Lemon and Toasted Breadcrumbs
Charred broccolini, lots of garlic, and a squeeze of lemon – finished with toasted breadcrumbs give this pasta the crispiness it was made for. Simple ingredients, big benefits.
Ratatouille-Style Roasted Vegetable Pasta
The most yield-packed pasta on the list, and worth every minute of preparation. It can be made when you want your dinner guests to gasp a little.
Green Chutney Pasta
Five ingredients, a very vibrant sauce—peas, asparagus, spinach, basil, and Parmesan make this the greenest pasta on the list. Peak spring in a bowl.
Pesto Pasta Primavera
Light, satisfying, and weeknight-easy, this is Camille’s answer to when dinner inspiration runs out. Frozen peas are the secret weapon you may have never seen before.
This post was last updated on May 9, 2026 to include new insights.
