Pasta Recipes for Spring Dinners

Cacho e Pepe pasta with pancetta and arugula

Elevate the classic cacio e pepe by adding crispy pancetta and arugula.

Recipe: Cacho e Pepe pasta with pancetta and arugula

Farfalle "Primavera"

Giada's Pasta is a colorful spring dish made with fresh carrots, cherry tomatoes, and red and yellow bell peppers.

Recipe: Farfalle "Primavera"

Chicken Piccata with Pasta

Top this simple yet elegant dish with chopped chives for a beautiful spring presentation.

Recipe: Chicken Piccata with Pasta

Creamy bows with fried mushrooms, asparagus and walnuts

Walnuts, asparagus and cremini mushrooms add a rustic flair to this quick and filling dish.

Recipe: Creamy bows with fried mushrooms, asparagus and walnuts

Fettuccine Alfredo with Spring Vegetables

Spring vegetables add a fresh twist to classic Alfredo pasta, while lemon zest and chives soften the rich, creamy flavor.

Recipe: Fettuccine Alfredo with Spring Vegetables

Pasta with pesto sauce and peas

Use frozen peas and chopped spinach to save time on prep.

Recipe: Pasta with pesto sauce and peas

Spring salad with pasta and tomatoes

"Green peas and salty ricotta salata are a great combination," says Jeff.

Recipe: Spring salad with pasta and tomatoes

Orecchiette pasta with wild garlic and beans

"Nothing says spring quite like wild garlic. Its garlicky flavor pairs perfectly with spicy Italian sausage," says Michael.

Recipe: Orecchiette pasta with wild garlic and beans

Spaghetti with lemon sauce and shrimp

Giada's mouthwatering pasta is perfect for a warm spring evening. Toss spaghetti with shrimp and lemon dressing, then add fried capers for a zesty twist.

Recipe: Spaghetti with lemon sauce and shrimp

Linguine with asparagus in a creamy cheese sauce

If you don't have asparagus on hand, Nancy Fuller recommends substituting fresh spinach or artichoke hearts.

Recipe: Linguine with asparagus in a creamy cheese sauce

Orecchiette Pasta with Truffle Asparagus Pesto

The truffled pecorino cheese adds an unexpected umami flavor to the pesto sauce, while toasted hazelnuts add a pleasant texture.

Recipe: Orecchiette Pasta with Truffle Asparagus Pesto

Alfredo Pasta with Lemon and Green Peas

Giada uses creamy mascarpone cheese and freshly grated Parmesan to coat her pasta in a delicious Alfredo-style sauce.

Recipe: Alfredo Pasta with Lemon and Green Peas

Whole grain penne pasta with chard and minced meat

Use chard with the stems on: it's a source of antioxidants and adds texture to the sauce.

Recipe: Whole grain penne pasta with chard and minced meat

Gnocchi "Primavera"

This dish is quick to make on a weekday using store-bought potato gnocchi. The sauce, perfect with spring vegetables, requires a little Parmesan and lemon zest.

Recipe: Gnocchi "Primavera"

Bucatini with pesto and shrimp

Greek yogurt adds a tangy, creamy texture to classic pesto. For a crispy touch, top with toasted bread crumbs.

Recipe: Bucatini with pesto and shrimp

Gemelli pasta with pesto sauce, potatoes and green beans

This dish combines potatoes and green beans with pesto and lemon juice for a refreshing, vibrant weeknight dinner.

Recipe: Gemelli pasta with pesto sauce, potatoes and green beans

Greek penne pasta with feta

Penne with spinach and fresh vegetables transform a classic Greek salad into a complete dinner that's ready in less than half an hour.

Recipe: Greek penne pasta with feta

Penne pasta with artichokes, black olives and green peas

Tyler combines the freshest spring ingredients in this dish, and the meal is ready in less than an hour.

Recipe: Penne pasta with artichokes, black olives and green peas

Bucatini pasta with sardines Sicilian style

Raisins and a pinch of turmeric add a sweet note to the savory paste. For added texture, top with toasted breadcrumbs.

Recipe: Bucatini pasta with sardines Sicilian style

Spaghetti Puttanesca with Escarole Salad

To add a piquant flavor to escarole salad, make a dressing of anchovies, grated garlic, vinegar, and mustard.

Recipe: Spaghetti Puttanesca with Escarole Salad

Spaghetti pasta with fava beans

Add a splash of color to your table (and menu) with this wine-infused pasta. To achieve a purple hue, simmer the spaghetti in water and Chianti wine. For a unique dinner, pair the dish with spicy Italian sausage, velvety mascarpone cheese, and sweet fava beans.

Recipe: Spaghetti pasta with fava beans

Fettuccine in a creamy pesto sauce

This pasta only takes 25 minutes to make, and you can cook the pasta and spinach together in one pot!

Recipe: Fettuccine in a creamy pesto sauce

Ravioli with tomato sauce and green onions

Sometimes the most elegant dishes are also the simplest. This impressive dinner is made with canned cherry tomatoes, store-bought ravioli, and fresh green onions.

Recipe: Ravioli with tomato sauce and green onions

Warm salad with tortellini and baked vegetables

This vegetable pasta salad is the perfect dish for cool spring days. It's filling yet light.

Recipe: Warm salad with tortellini and baked vegetables

Creamy lemon chili sauce for noodles

Speed ​​up dinner prep with this 5-minute sauce.

Recipe: Creamy lemon chili sauce for noodles

Pepperonata sauce for pasta

For the peperonata sauce, simmer bell peppers, plum tomatoes, and garlic until juicy and flavorful.

Recipe: Pepperonata sauce for pasta