Pring has a way of making you want to cook again. Farmers markets are suddenly worth going to, there’s a lot of really exciting stuff on the produce shelves, and dinner feels more like an event than a chore.
Pasta is our answer to all of that. Light, fresh, and infinitely adaptable, it’s the perfect vehicle for spring’s best produce like asparagus, artichokes, peas, broccoli, arugula, and mint. These aren’t the heavy, wintery pasta dishes you’ve been relying on since October. These are bright, fast, and made for open windows and long nights.
9 spring pasta recipes worth adding to your rotation
Think of this as your license to eat pasta all season long.
lemon ricotta pasta
The zucchini melts into a silky, creamy sauce that clings to every noodle and is brightened with lemon, artichoke, and kale. Think of it as the secret ingredient you’ll never guess.
green goddess pasta salad
Loaded with seasonal vegetables, chickpeas, basil, spinach, and a chive-rich dressing, this vegan pasta salad is perfect for spring gatherings. It will be even more delicious the next day. Aren’t you happy when that happens?
Lemon-flavored spring pasta salad with olives, artichokes, and bacon
Crispy bacon, salty artichoke hearts, and spicy arugula come together in a bright blender dressing. This pasta salad is a must-have in your spring rotation (it takes less than 30 minutes total to make).
one pot parmesan orzo
The comfort of macaroni and cheese filled with spring vegetables can be completed in one pot. Orzo absorbs everything during cooking, so cleaning up is just as easy as eating.
broccoli pesto pasta
Jenny Rosenstrach’s weeknight philosophy wrapped up in one plate. Simple, authentic, and completely made in one pot. Proof that pesto doesn’t have to start with basil.
Blistered broccolini pasta with garlic, lemon and toasted breadcrumbs
Charred broccolini, lots of garlic, a squeeze of lemon, and finished with toasted breadcrumbs give this pasta its crunch. Simple ingredients yield big profits.
Ratatouille-style roasted vegetable pasta
It’s the most produce-packed pasta on the list, and it’s worth every bit of preparation. This is what I make when I want to give my dinner guests a little breather.
green sauce pasta
Five ingredients – peas, asparagus, spinach, basil, and parmesan – and one super-bright sauce make this the most eco-friendly pasta on this list. Spring peak in a bowl.
pesto pasta primavera
Light, satisfying, and easy to eat on a weeknight, this is Camille’s go-to answer when you’re out of dinner inspiration. Frozen peas are an unexpected secret weapon.
This post was last updated on May 9, 2026 with new insights.
Source: Camille Styles – camillestyles.com
