spring pasta recipes

Pasta With 10-Minute Pesto

Blanching fresh basil leaves before blending is the key to this vibrant, ultra-herby pesto. Perfect for pasta, it als...

Springtime Spaghetti

Pasta

Zucchini and carrots are sauteed in butter, mixed in a creamy sauce, and tossed with spaghetti. This is a great side ...

Garden Herb Spaghetti Carbonara

Pasta

Raid your window box or kitchen garden for this super-fast carbonara.

Vegetarian Citrus Pasta With Swiss Chard

Pasta

This simple vegetarian dish of whole wheat fusilli uses both leaves and stems of Swiss chard, so nothing goes to wast...

Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo

Pasta

What if you wanted to go even lighter? What if you wanted the creaminess of Alfredo, but with no dairy at all? Well, ...

Penne With Hot-As-You-Dare Arrabbiata Sauce

Pasta

Penne arrabbiata is a great year-round pasta dish—it can be made with fresh tomatoes during the summer, but this ti...

Pasta al Limone

Pasta

ust as simple as aglio e olio is pasta al limone, or lemon pasta. The secret to the dish is the same: creating a sati...

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Pasta

If you're looking for a dead-simple dish for dinner (or a snack), you can't do much better than this Italian classic ...

Creamy trout and caper linguine

Pasta

This new pasta classic proves cooking fish is easier than you think. Trout fillets are baked with lemon and dill, the...

Caprese Pasta Salad

Pasta

This light and fresh caprese pasta salad is brought together with a bright and tangy dressing, with fresh mozzarella ...

Fusilli with Green Sauce & Burst Cherry Tomatoes

Pasta

This vegetarian dinner is packed with flavor, thanks to a lemon-herb shallot sauce. The herbaceous green sauce uses p...

Creamy Tomato, Cucumber & Feta Pasta Salad

Pasta

Enjoy this veggie-packed pasta salad at your next picnic or backyard get-together. Cucumbers and fennel provide crunc...

Shirataki Noodles with Chicken, Feta & Tomato

Pasta

We pair shirataki noodles with feta and tomatoes in this quick and vibrant dinner recipe. The tomatoes release their ...

Burrata Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes & Spinach

Pasta

This luscious weeknight pasta dish features burrata cheese—a soft cow's-milk cheese that looks similar to fresh moz...

Black Bean, Corn & Avocado Pasta Salad

Pasta

Serve this colorful, veggie-packed pasta salad at your next outdoor gathering. From creamy avocado to crunchy bell pe...

Green Goddess Ricotta Pasta

Pasta

We take the flavors of green goddess dressing—lemon, anchovy and herbs—and use them as the base for a colorful, b...

Elote-Inspired Pasta Salad

Pasta

This zesty pasta salad draws inspiration from the flavors of elote—Mexican grilled corn on the cob that's smothered...

Super Green Pasta

Pasta

Pack in your veggies with this quick and easy green pasta. Plenty of kale and spinach transform into a vibrant green ...

Parmesan Eggplant Pasta

Pasta

This lightened-up version of the classic eggplant pasta dish swaps out some of the cheese and uses protein-rich lenti...

Giada's Zucchini Carbonara

Pasta

This meatless version of spaghetti carbonara has a similar depth of flavor to the original, thanks to browning the zu...

Artichoke, Chickpea & Mozzarella Pasta Salad

Pasta

This healthy pasta salad draws inspiration from a traditional antipasto platter. Artichoke hearts and pepperoncini ad...

Spicy Chicken Pasta with Peppers & Onions

Pasta

Inspired by the flavors of fajitas, this healthy chicken pasta is packed with color and spice. We use a mix of chili ...

Creamy Lemon Orzo with Spring Peas

Pasta

This recipe is an irresistible bowl-scraper. It's fragrant and flavorful from the shallots, garlic, lemon and tarrago...

Creamy Arugula Pesto Pasta with Peas & Tomatoes

Pasta

Here, we jazz up store-bought pesto with peppery arugula and tangy goat cheese to make a creamy pasta sauce.

One-Pot White Bean, Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo with Lemon & Feta

Pasta

This one-pot pasta dish with white beans, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes is lively and vibrant and leaves you with an...

Creamy Chicken Pasta with Brussels Sprouts & Artichokes

Pasta

The creamy white wine-garlic sauce helps blend artichokes and shaved Brussels sprouts together with nutty whole-wheat...

Creamy Lemon & Spinach Pasta Bake

Pasta

This creamy and comforting vegetarian pasta bake is perfect when you want a pasta dinner that is light, bright and fl...

Cashew, Chickpea & Pasta Salad with Cilantro-Mint-Shallot Vinaigrette

Pasta

In our humble opinion, the dressing makes this salad. Tangy and zesty with a bit of a crunch from the shallots, this ...

One-Pot Pasta With Spinach & Tomatoes

Pasta

This one-pot pasta dinner is simple, fresh, and healthy—what's not to love? Cooking the pasta right in the sauce sa...

Creamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimp

Pasta

Yogurt makes a fine substitute for cream in the sauce for this easy pasta recipe. Just warm the yogurt (do not boil) ...

Caprese Pasta Salad with Salami

Pasta

Tomatoes—both cherry and heirloom—are the star of the show in this pasta salad. This easy summer dinner includes ...

Creamy Rotisserie Chicken & Spinach Pasta

Pasta

This creamy rotisserie chicken pasta recipe uses Gruyère cheese and cream cheese as the base for the velvety sauce. ...

Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach & Feta Penne Pasta

Pasta

In this quick 20-minute dinner recipe, tender penne pasta is combined with garlic, roasted red peppers and spinach an...

Grilled Eggplant & Tomato Pasta

Pasta

The combination of slightly smoky grilled eggplant and sweet tomatoes is delightful. The eggplant-tomato mixture serv...

Beet Pasta with Goat Cheese & Walnuts

Pasta

Beets are blended to create a vibrant sauce for an easy way to amp up your veggie intake. We use marinated beets for ...

Spaghetti with Creamy Lemon-Spinach Sauce

Pasta

Give your veggie servings a boost with this easy spaghetti with spinach sauce recipe. Loosely inspired by the flavors...