12 Spring Pasta Recipes Full of Fresh, Seasonal Flavor Fresh, colorful, and delicious. Close Credit: Chris Simpson Spring pastas are our go-to weeknight dinners as the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer. Many of these recipes pair fresh, seasonal produce (think asparagus, peas, spinach, arugula, and plenty of fresh herbs) for a burst of green we all need at this time of the year. Others rely on lighter proteins like salmon and chicken. There are no long-simmered sauces here; instead, these lighter and brighter plates of pasta lean on preparations that come together right in the pan. It sure can't get any easier. 15 Spring Dinner Recipes You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less 01 of 12 Cheesy Asparagus Pasta Credit: Chris Simpson Who can resist an individual baked pasta? Make everyone their own gratin dish of baked penne (or your choice of short pasta) in a cheesy sauce with asparagus. It's ready in 35 minutes; we guarantee it will be devoured—and fast. View Recipe 02 of 12 Spaghetti With Spinach, Peas, and Herbed Ricotta Credit: Ryan Liebe A 30-minute spring pasta dinner you’ll be making on repeat. This vegetarian meal has long strands of spaghetti tossed with spinach, peas, and sweet onion, topped off with a dollop of lemony basil ricotta. View Recipe 03 of 12 Greek Chicken One-Pan Pasta Credit: Courtesy of Yunhee Kim This comforting pasta is lemony and fresh tasting—and all made in one pot. Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or leftover roast chicken if you have some. View Recipe 04 of 12 Pea Pesto Handkerchiefs Credit: Chris Simpson With its handkerchief-shaped pasta, this spring recipe looks like it came right out of a restaurant, but it's a quick and flavorful dish made using curly lasagna sheets torn into two-inch pieces. And that pesto! If it isn't clear yet, we could riff on pesto endlessly, but this sweet pea version is a definite highlight. View Recipe 05 of 12 Penne With Shrimp, Feta, and Spring Vegetables An easy meal with minimal cleanup, this smart recipe pairs pasta with shrimp, feta, snow peas, and asparagus—and the entire dish is cooked in one pot. Fresh mint adds a subtle herbal note, but any leafy green herb would be just as tasty—try basil or parsley. View Recipe 06 of 12 Spicy Orecchiette With Broccoli The arrival of spring brings a new crop of young, tender greens, and that includes broccoli. You'll find that this recipe is very versatile and easy, and the spiciness of the red pepper flakes brings out just the right amount of heat. View Recipe 07 of 12 Egg Noodles With Asparagus and Grated Egg Yolks Credit: Ryan Liebe This sunny bowl of egg noodles screams spring thanks to the addition of crisp-tender asparagus and a pretty yellow grating of hard-boiled egg yolk. The decadent creamy sauce is made from mascarpone and pecorino romano cheeses with a touch of tart lemon. View Recipe 08 of 12 Salmon Noodle Casserole Credit: Bryan Gardner When spring weather is still cool enough to justify one last casserole before you turn the oven off for the summer, try this dish. It's inspired by the classic tuna noodle casserole, but this salmon version adds in sweet spring peas and lightens up the cream sauce with lemon zest, fresh dill, and scallions. View Recipe 09 of 12 Gnocchi With Peas and Egg Credit: Ren Fuller This hearty one-pot pasta is just right for spring. The gnocchi brings heft, while frozen peas and arugula bring the much-needed green. A quick sauce is made by adding a little heavy cream and Parmesan; then, each portion is topped with a jammy-boiled egg for protein and color (and the yolk adds to the saucy situation). View Recipe 10 of 12 Linguine Arrabbiata Credit: Rachel Marek Sometimes, the formula for dinner success includes leaning on a key pantry ingredient. Here, canned tomatoes are infused right into the dish to create a flavorful sauce, while crushed red chili flakes add a punch of spice and flavor to this humble meal with a twist. View Recipe 11 of 12 One-Pot Pasta With Broccoli Rabe and Bacon Credit: Jason Donnelly Here's a robust take on spring pasta made with broccoli rabe, bacon, and toasted walnuts for crunchiness. A cozy, yet easy and filling dish you'll have on repeat for busy weeknight dinners. View Recipe 12 of 12 Fresh Angel-Hair Pasta With Bacon and Peas This pasta is like a spring version of carbonara, with salty bacon, fresh peas, and chewy pasta rounding out this flavorful meal. Whip it up in 20 minutes on any weeknight, serve it with a side salad, and have a delicious dinner on the table in record time. View Recipe Updated by Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the decorvow recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Explore more: Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Pasta and Grains