6 Easy pasta recipes to cook this Spring

Welcome to our springtime pasta selection, featuring vibrant dishes crafted by Cookpad home cooks. From crisp asparagus to tender peas, succulent lamb, and delicate oysters, each recipe celebrates the season's bounty. Join us as we explore six delightful pasta recipes, each highlighting a star ingredient of spring.

1- Fettuccine with Green Peas in Lemon Crème Fraîche:

Tender green peas and tangy lemon crème fraîche elevate this simple pasta dish. Bursting with bright flavours and creamy texture, this recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious seasonal dinner.

Fettuccine with Green Peas in Lemon Crème Fraîche Recipe by k.

Great recipe for Fettuccine with Green Peas in Lemon Crème Fraîche.

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2- Creamy Oysters and Spinach Pasta:

Fresh oysters and vibrant spinach come together in this creamy pasta dish. With a delicate balance of flavours, this recipe highlights the natural sweetness of oysters and the freshness of spinach for a delightful seasonal meal.

Creamy Oysters & Spinach Pasta Recipe by Hiroko Liston

Oysters that are available in Melbourne where I live are for eating raw, most of them are small, and VERY expensive. I don’t enjoy raw Oysters but I love cooked Oysters. If you have not-so-fresh Oysters and you need to cook them, this is a good recipe to try. If your Oysters are large ones, they are…

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3- Fresh Pappardelle with Artichokes and Prawns:

This recipe features tender artichoke hearts and succulent prawns tossed with fresh pappardelle pasta. Celebrating the delicate flavour of artichokes, this dish is a wonderful showcase of seasonal freshness and simplicity.

Fresh pappardelle with artichokes and prawns Recipe by In cucina con Sofia

Add some artichoke pesto to enhance the flavours

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4- Lamb Moussaka Lasagna:

Succulent lamb is the star of this comforting lasagna-inspired dish. Layered with rich, flavorful sauce, this recipe offers a comforting and satisfying option for seasonal gatherings and family meals.

Lamb moussaka lasagna Recipe by Nadine Schweitzer

This is a dish my husband likes to eat. I love eating aubergines so this is a great dish for it. I first made this when we went to a vegetable farm a few years ago. I brought too many aubergines and was trying to find ways of using aubergines to make tasty dishes. I came across lamb moussaka which I…

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5- Spaghetti with Pesto Asparagus, Mushrooms and Rocket:

Fresh asparagus, earthy mushrooms, and peppery rocket shine in this vibrant spaghetti dish. With the classic comfort of spaghetti and pesto, this recipe offers a delightful twist on traditional pasta favorites, perfect for the seasonal vibes.

Spaghetti With Pesto, Asparagus, Mushrooms & Rocket Recipe by Natalie Marten (Windsor__Foodie)

So simple to make, this dish makes use of shop bought pesto to create a quick yet delicious family meal. Plenty of vibrant green asparagus and peppery rocket leaves with juicy mushrooms throughout. This is an absolute joy to eat. Perfect finished with a few shavings of salty parmesan (use an alterna…

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6- Lemony Orzo Pasta Salad With Spinach:

Tender orzo pasta and fresh spinach are dressed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette in this refreshing salad. Perfect for picnics and gatherings, this recipe is a light and flavorful option for enjoying the flavours of the season.

Lemony Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe by Kels Ro

Make ahead salad that you’ll enjoy all week. Pair with an egg salad sammy, throw some Tuna in. So versatile

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