Nilson Tales Guimarães
Spring has a way of making people want to cook again. The farmer’s market becomes worth the trip, the produce drawer is full of exciting items, and dinner feels less like a chore and more like an occasion.
Pasta is the answer to all of it. Light, fresh, and endlessly adaptable, it is the perfect vehicle for spring’s best offerings: asparagus, artichokes, peas, broccolini, arugula, and mint. These are not the heavy, wintery pasta dishes that have been relied on since October. These are bright, fast, and built for open windows and longer evenings.
9 Spring Pasta Recipes Worth Adding to Your Rotation
Consider this a permission slip to eat pasta all season long.
Lemon Ricotta Pasta. Zucchini melts into a silky, creamy sauce that clings to every noodle. It is brightened with lemon, artichokes, and kale.
Green Goddess Pasta Salad. Loaded with in-season vegetables, chickpeas, and a dressing bursting with basil, spinach, and chives, this vegan pasta salad is made for spring gatherings. It is even better the next day.
Lemony Spring Pasta Salad with Olives, Artichokes, and Bacon. Crispy bacon, briny artichoke hearts, and peppery arugula come together in a bright blender dressing. This pasta salad takes a total of less than 30 minutes to make.
One Pot Parmesan Orzo. All the comfort of mac and cheese, packed with spring vegetables and ready in one pot. The orzo absorbs everything as it cooks, making this one as easy to clean up as it is to eat.
Broccoli Pesto Pasta. Jenny Rosenstrach’s weeknight philosophy in one dish: unfussy, real, and made entirely in one pot. Pesto does not have to start with basil.
Blistered Broccolini Pasta with Garlic, Lemon and Toasted Breadcrumbs. Charred broccolini, lots of garlic, and a squeeze of lemon are finished with toasted breadcrumbs that add crunch. Simple ingredients with a big payoff.
Ratatouille-Style Roasted Vegetable Pasta. The most produce-packed pasta on the list. This is the one to make when you want your dinner guests to be impressed.
Green Sauce Pasta. Five ingredients make one very vibrant sauce. Peas, asparagus, spinach, basil, and parmesan make this the greenest pasta on the list. It is peak spring in a bowl.
Pesto Pasta Primavera. Light, satisfying, and weeknight-easy, this is a go-to answer when dinner inspiration runs dry. Frozen peas are the secret weapon.
This post was last updated on May 9, 2026, to include new insights.
