Food Ingredients Pasta + Noodles 23 Fresh Spring Pasta Recipes Make seasonal takes on gnocchi, spaghetti, lasagna, and more of your favorite pastas. By Food & Wine Editors Food & Wine Editors This is collaborative content from Food & Wine's team of experts, including staff, recipe developers, chefs, and contributors. Many of our galleries curate recipes or guides from a variety of sources which we credit throughout the content and at each link. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 25, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Thom Driver Pasta dishes are an excellent way to showcase seasonal produce; in the springtime, this means asparagus, ramps, peas, artichokes, and more bright, fresh flavors. Of course, pasta primavera is the quintessential spring pasta permutation, and we've included recipes here for both classic and vegan versions. We've also got a seasonal version of mac and cheese with leeks, mushroom ragù with dandelion greens, and sweet, velvety carrot ravioli. Read on for these and even more spring pasta recipes we're excited to make this season. 01 of 23 Feta Gnocchi with Lemony Yogurt and Spring Peas Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Risha Carnes Topped with crunchy fresh sugar and snap peas as well as a generous serving of crushed red pepper and dill, chef Cassie Piuma's spring-ified gnocchi finds its home atop a bed of lemony, garlic-scented strained yogurt. Get the Recipe 02 of 23 Spaghetti with Ramps, Chiles, and Two Cheeses Photo by Huge Galdones / Food Styling by Christina Zerkis Ramps, the ephemeral wild onions that chefs love and which appear only in the spring, give this pasta a lovely garlic flavor. When ramps aren't in season, chef Justin Smillie uses elephant garlic — the bulb, stem, and flowers. Scallions also make a good substitute. Get the Recipe 03 of 23 Spring Puttanesca Pasta Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Classic puttanesca sauce is typically known for its punchy combination of salty anchovies and capers with acidic tomatoes. Here, Justin Chapple takes it up several notches by incorporating vegetables like arugula, parsley, fresh spring onions, spicy Calabrian chiles, and olives to create an exceptionally vibrant dish. Get the Recipe 04 of 23 Woven Lasagna with Prosciutto and Fresh Spinach Sauce Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Thom Driver Weaving the pasta sheets in this lasagna allows the outer pieces to bubble and crisp in the oven around the creamy, rustic prosciutto-ricotta filling. Don’t skip the fresh pasta sheets; their length and texture are key to successfully assembling the dish. Once the lasagna has chilled, it takes mere minutes to heat and serve this stunning, cover-worthy recipe, making it ideal for a dinner party. Get the Recipe 05 of 23 Kale-Artichoke Stuffed Shells Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Cannellini beans add hearty creaminess to these stuffed shells, while mild heat from Calabrian chiles and earthy sweetness from fennel seeds amp up store-bought marinara sauce. We use jarred artichoke hearts here, which are available year-round, but their flavor brings a special springtime appeal to the dish. Get the Recipe 06 of 23 Bucatini with Mushroom Ragù, Dandelion Greens, and Tarragon Photo by Caitlin Bensel / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen This meatless ragù gets rich flavor from dried morel mushrooms for a first-course pasta that's hearty without being filling. Save time by chopping the vegetables in a food processor; take care to not puree them. Get the Recipe 07 of 23 Pasta Primavera Victor Protasio This Pasta Primavera is buttery and rich but still feels light from the lemon zest and fresh herbs — it’s the perfect dish to make after a visit to your local farmers market. The colorful play of spring vegetables makes it as pleasing to the eyes as it is to your palate. Get the Recipe 08 of 23 Mafaldine with Pea Shoot—Meyer Lemon Pesto Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Thom Driver Fresh pea shoots, parsley, and dill make a verdant pesto balanced with salty ricotta salata cheese and nutty roasted sunflower seed kernels. The bright sauce clings beautifully to ruffled mafaldine pasta. Get the Recipe 09 of 23 One-Pot White Wine Pasta with Mushrooms and Leeks Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Rishon Hanners / Prop Styling by Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland This creamy, savory one-pot pasta dish comes together without the need to boil the pasta separately. Savory sautéed mushrooms and gently sweet leeks combine with cream, lemon juice, and white wine to create a rich sauce. Get the Recipe 10 of 23 Creamy Vegan Pasta Primavera Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Audrey Davis A few smart swaps transform your favorite creamy spring pasta into a vegan-friendly sensation. Umami-rich nutritional yeast shoulders the duties of Parmesan, while buttery macadamia nut milk stands in for heavy cream. Get the Recipe 11 of 23 Creamy Spaghetti Carbonara with Peas and Ham Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Rishon Hanners / Prop Styling by Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland This modern take on a classic Italian pasta dish relies on ham instead of traditional pancetta for a dose of smoky flavor and richness. Perfecting a luscious carbonara depends on treating the eggs just right. Get the Recipe 12 of 23 Spicy Sausage Pasta with Tomatoes and Squash Photo by David Malosh / Prop Styling by Amy Wilson / Food Styling by Maggie Ruggiero Most fresh tomatoes are lacking in the spring, but cherry tomatoes are consistently delicious all year, making this recipe a great choice if you're craving something tomato-y before summer's bounty. Added just minutes before serving, thinly sliced squash melts into the pasta without losing its shape and texture. Get the Recipe 13 of 23 Thin Spaghetti with Crab and Asparagus © Con Poulos At Josephine Estelle in New Orleans, chefs Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman serve this sublime, buttery crab pasta with homemade tajarin, a ribbon-type noodle. Thin spaghetti works nicely, too. Get the Recipe 14 of 23 Garganelli with Speck, Peas, and Scallion Cream Victor Protasio Sweet spring peas and garlicky sauce flood tubular garganelli pasta in this recipe, making each bite a surprise. Lemon and mint bring balance to the dish. Get the Recipe 15 of 23 Corn and Zucchini Orzo Salad with Goat Cheese Con Poulos Pasta salad reaches a new level with sweet grilled corn, zucchini, and a creamy lime dressing spiked with chile powder. Fresh cilantro adds brightness, then the whole salad gets topped with tangy slivers of fresh goat cheese. Get the Recipe 16 of 23 Herbed Fazzoletti with Asparagus and Burrata © Con Poulos Parsley, chives, tarragon, and chervil are pureed and tossed with pasta, asparagus, cheese, and pine nuts for this elegant dish. It pairs wonderfully with a cold glass of white wine, such as steely Italian Pinot Grigio. Get the Recipe 17 of 23 Leek Mac and Cheese © Lucy Schaeffer Cooks usually reserve dark, tough leek greens for stock. Here, we sauté them until they're soft and supple, then fold them into a luscious macaroni and cheese made with nutty Manchego. Get the Recipe 18 of 23 Rigatoni with Asparagus-Pistachio Pesto © Stephanie Meyer This light and flavorful pasta from chef Andrew Zimmern is a F&W favorite, especially when topped with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. Get the Recipe 19 of 23 Pasta Salad with Grilled Vegetables, Parsley, and Feta © Fredrika Stjärne This pasta salad comes together in 25 minutes showcasing fresh spring asparagus with zucchini and eggplant. Get the Recipe 20 of 23 Carrot-Potato Gnocchi © Frances Janisch American chefs are busy riffing on this Italian classic. Here, former F&W editor Grace Parisi shares her own tasty variation on the traditional potato gnocchi. Serve it with Brown Butter and Sage or a creamy white sauce. Get the Recipe 21 of 23 Carrot and Ricotta Ravioli © Antonis Achilleos We love this sweet and creamy filling in our Easy Ravioli recipe. Get the Recipe 22 of 23 Fettuccine Alfredo with Asparagus © Andrew Purcell Ready to go at a moment's notice, this asparagus-embellished classic is not only creamy, quick, and delicious, but it dirties only one pot. Get the Recipe 23 of 23 Penne with Asparagus, Peas, Mushrooms, and Cream © Anna Williams This simple vegetarian pasta combines the flavors of spring — mushrooms, peas, and asparagus — in a creamy, luscious sauce. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit