23 Spring Pastas That Everyone is Talking About

Spring is in full swing, and pasta is one of my go-to dinner recipes of the season. By now, I have ditched the super heavy meat sauces of winter, and I am making lighter, brighter pastas that are perfect for spring. There is so much you can do with pasta, and every one of these recipes is not only downright delicious, but they are also pretty easy. Make your spring weeknights a little easier and a whole lot tastier by trying one of these perfect pastas!

Tortellini Pasta Salad

Made with tri-colored tortellini, black olives, fresh mozzarella cheese, and lots of fresh garden vegetables, this pasta salad is a show-stopper. Enjoy it hot or chilled, it’s good either way!

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Corn Pasta

Corn pasta is a unique and flavorful pasta dish perfect for spring. The sweet taste of corn coats every single piece of pasta making this an irresistible spring recipe. You will want to keep eating this all summer long, too!

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Pasta Salad

This is the perfect Easy Pasta Salad Recipe! Loaded with veggies, it’s dressed with creamy bottled dressing to make your life even simpler. Don’t wait to make this classic, go-to summer side dish that never goes out of style!

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Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta with Chicken

I love easy, complete meals that quickly come together. This creamy lemon pasta is the epitome of spring flavor. Plus, the breaded chicken is the perfect way to complement the bold, bright taste of the sauce. This is a nice weeknight spring dinner that everyone in your house will love.

Go to the recipe: Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta with Chicken

Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta

Chicken chipotle pasta is great for those warm spring nights when you want a little bit of spice. The creamy sauce has a delicious kick you will think about for days afterward. Luckily, this recipe is nice and easy so you can make it multiple times a week!

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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

I love the ranch twist in this pasta salad recipe. If you are a ranch dressing lover, you should definitely give this springtime pasta a try. It is filling, flavorful, and so easy to make.

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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

This is quite an interesting pasta recipe! This is probably the best way to use dill pickle juice ever. It is also nice and light without sacrificing flavor.

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Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

I like to make this pasta in the first days of spring when I still want a creamy, warm dish but something a little bit brighter than a classic chicken alfredo. Lemon chicken pasta is the answer! It is decadent and filling but not too heavy.

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One Skillet Pasta Primavera with Meatballs

One-pot dinners are always the best! This fresh veggie pasta is perfect for spring and is nice and easy to make. The meatballs help make it a complete dinner that makes enough for the whole family.

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Olive Garden Chicken Scampi

My Olive Garden copycat chicken scampi is a wonderful spring recipe. I love the brightly colored peppers and the skinny, long noodles. The light butter sauce is easy and tasty. You may never go back to ordering the restaurant version again!

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Crockpot Spaghetti

Once the weather gets warm, you probably want to spend more time outside and less time cooking dinner. That’s where this crockpot spaghetti recipe comes in to save the day! Just throw everything in the slow cooker, and come back later to a perfectly cooked meal!

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Italian Sausage Soup

The light, tomato broth of this sausage soup is ideal for spring. Enjoy a bowl of this hearty soup outside on your patio and watch the sun set on a perfect spring day! Now that sounds like a good dinner.

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Zucchini Lasagna

Zucchini Lasagna is a light yet super satisfying version of your favorite lasagna recipe! Skip the pasta and layer sliced zucchini with creamy ricotta cheese, hearty meat sauce, and of course, plenty of mozzarella!

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Taco Spaghetti

This one-skillet Taco Spaghetti is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for tonight’s dinner! Take everything you love about tacos, fold it into spaghetti rather than taco shells, add lots of hot sauce, and dig in!

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Spaghetti Salad

My spaghetti salad recipe is a fun twist on the classic pasta salad. The long spaghetti noodles are tossed with fresh tomatoes, peppers, and zucchini. I love how you can eat this pasta salad hot or cold, making it perfect for any season!

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Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff

You may think of beef stroganoff as being a cold-weather pasta dish, but this recipe is great for spring thanks to the Instant Pot. No hot stovetop is needed, and the whole meal cooks in just minutes! Plus, beef stroganoff is so creamy and delicious that you should really eat it all year long.

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Easy Chicken Tetrazzini

I love this chicken casserole for spring thanks to the creamy, cheesy sauce! The peas add a pop of color and nutrients, and the light chicken isn’t too hearty or overly filling.

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Italian Pasta Salad

Italian pasta salad is loaded with flavorful ingredients, tossed in a tangy dressing, and it’s a cinch to make! It’s a favorite for cookouts, potlucks, and weekday lunches!

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Creamy Tomato Pasta

This creamy tomato pasta is decadent, delicious, and so easy to make. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal when you need a comfort food dinner that everyone in your family will love.

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Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

Deviled Egg Pasta Salad combines tender elbow macaroni noodles, hard-boiled eggs, and crunchy bacon in creamy seasoned dressing for the perfect summer side-dish!

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Easy Vegetable Lasagna Recipe with White Sauce

This easy Vegetable Lasagna Recipe combines lasagna noodles, fresh veggies, and a creamy, cheesy sauce for a rich comfort food packed full of flavor!

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Ham Tetrazzini

This Ham Tetrazzini is creamy, cheesy, and always a family favorite when there’s leftover ham in the fridge! Spaghetti is baked with ham and veggies in a savory cream sauce and topped with melty cheddar.

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Spaghetti Pie

Delicious and easy Spaghetti Pie – a family favorite comfort food! Made with savory spaghetti, marinara sauce, ground beef, and gooey melted cheese, this baked pasta dish is a perfect weeknight meal that everyone will love!

Go to the recipe: Spaghetti Pie