Spring Into Flavor With These 18 Must-Try Pasta Dishes

Jenny deRemer

Mar 28, 2025

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Spring has arrived, and so has your excuse to eat pasta like it’s a full-time job! Brighten up your plate with a zesty Lemon Chicken Pasta, or keep it fresh with a herby Pesto Ricotta Pasta that tastes like a garden in a bowl. Feeling indulgent? The ultra-creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole is here to satisfy. For seafood lovers, there’s Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta, bringing the perfect mix of spice and creaminess, or a classic Shrimp Scampi that’s as effortless as it is delicious. And if you need comfort food with a twist, A Baked Spaghetti Casserole will have you coming back for seconds. So grab a fork, twirl away, and let’s dive into these spring pasta delights!

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Easy Tomato Chickpea Pasta

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A bowl of spiral pasta topped with a rich tomato sauce and herbs, surrounded by fresh tomatoes and garlic on a colorful tablecloth.
Image Credit: Garlic All Day

Tomato Chickpea Pasta is a weeknight win or a cozy date-night dish—packed with protein, fiber, and a few tasty chef-approved tricks!

To learn more: Easy Tomato Chickpea Pasta

Lemon Chicken Pasta

A fork lifting strands of golden spaghetti with fresh basil and lemon slices on the side, garnished with herbs and spices.
Image Credit: The Country Cook

Lemon Chicken Pasta is a fast, flavorful dish bursting with zesty citrus, tender chicken, and simple yet delicious ingredients for an effortless meal!

To learn more: Lemon Chicken Pasta

Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole

A cheesy pasta dish with greens being lifted, showcasing its gooey texture and golden-brown top, served in a white dish.
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Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole is pure comfort—rich, cheesy, and baked to perfection, making weeknight dinners effortlessly delicious!

To learn more: Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole

Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

A bowl of creamy pasta with shrimp, garnished with fresh parsley and lime wedges, served with a gold fork.
Image Credit: Living Chirpy

Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta brings the heat with a bold mix of sweet, spicy, and creamy flavors—perfect for shrimp lovers craving a kick!

To learn more: Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

A Baked Spaghetti Casserole Recipe

A close-up of a white rectangular dish containing baked spaghetti casserole with ground meat, diced tomatoes, and sprinkled cheese.
Photo Credit: Jenny DeRemer for Not Entirely Average.

Baked Spaghetti Casserole is the ultimate cozy pasta bake—keep it meatless or load it up with your favorite proteins for a hearty feast!

To learn more: A Baked Spaghetti Casserole Recipe

Shrimp Scampi

A plate of garlic shrimp served with spaghetti, garnished with parsley and lemon slices, accompanied by slices of bread.
Image Credit: Cheerful Cook

Shrimp Scampi is a timeless seafood favorite—rich, garlicky, buttery, and surprisingly simple to whip up in no time!

To learn more: Shrimp Scampi

Capellini Beurre Blanc with Bronzed Sea Scallop

A plate of creamy pasta topped with a seared scallop and garnished with rosemary.
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Beurre Blanc Pasta with Seared Scallop is pure elegance—delicate pasta coated in a luscious French butter sauce, crowned with a perfectly caramelized scallop. Divine!

To learn more: Capellini Beurre Blanc with Bronzed Sea Scallop

Sausage Broccoli Pasta

A bowl of whole grain penne pasta mixed with broccoli, sausage, and topped with grated cheese on a white wooden table.
Image Credit: Get Inspired Everyday

Sausage Broccoli Pasta is a quick, one-pot wonder—ready in 30 minutes, packed with Italian sausage, Parmesan, and gluten-free goodness. Family-approved and flavor-packed!

To learn more: Sausage Broccoli Pasta

Creamy Tomato and Sausage Penne

Two pasta bowls filled with penne and chunks of sausage and tomatoes.
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Creamy Tomato and Sausage Penne transforms simple pantry staples into a rich, velvety sauce with bright tomatoes, savory sausage, and a touch of heat!

To learn more: Creamy Tomato and Sausage Penne

Lemon and Garlic Shrimp Pasta

A fork lifts a shrimp from a bowl of spaghetti, garnished with parsley and sprinkled with cheese.
Image Credit: Well Fed Baker

Lemon and Garlic Shrimp Pasta is your next weeknight obsession—tender pasta tossed in a creamy, citrusy, garlic butter sauce for pure deliciousness!

To learn more: Lemon and Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Easy Pasta With Pancetta and Peas

A cast-iron skillet filled with pasta, peas, and herbs, garnished with lemon slices and cheese.
Image Credit: Eat Your Beets

Pasta with Pancetta and Peas is a perfect balance of light, savory, and fresh—salty pancetta meets sweet peas in a beautifully simple dish!

To learn more: Easy Pasta With Pancetta and Peas

Chicken Piccata Meatballs and Pasta

A fork twirls spaghetti over a plate topped with lemon slices and meatballs, garnished with capers.
Image Credit: Cheerful Cook

Chicken Piccata Meatballs with pasta blend cozy comfort with a tangy twist—juicy meatballs bathed in a bright, lemony caper sauce!

To learn more: Chicken Piccata Meatballs

Pasta alla Gricia

Creamy rigatoni pasta mixed with bacon and topped with grated cheese, served in a large gray bowl. Black pepper visible on top.
Image Credit: Xoxo Bella

Pasta alla Gricia is a Roman classic where simplicity shines—crispy guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper create bold, irresistible flavor!

To learn more: Pasta alla Gricia

Pesto Pasta

A bowl of spaghetti tossed in pesto, topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, surrounded by garlic bread and ingredients.
Image Credit: Tessie’s Table

Pesto Pasta keeps it simple yet spectacular—tender spaghetti tossed in vibrant, herby pesto for a quick, flavor-packed meal that feels effortlessly gourmet!

To learn more: Pesto Pasta

Lemon Chicken Pasta

A bowl of creamy fettuccine pasta topped with sliced grilled chicken and garnished with parsley and a lemon wedge.
Image Credit: Living Chirpy

Lemon Chicken Pasta pairs tender chicken with linguine in a bright, zesty lemon sauce—light, flavorful, and perfect for a quick weeknight meal!

To learn more: Lemon Chicken Pasta

Pesto Ricotta Pasta

A bowl of creamy pesto farfalle pasta garnished with lemon slices and fresh basil, alongside grated cheese and lemon wedges.
Image Credit: The Savory Cipolla

Pesto Ricotta Pasta blends creamy ricotta, savory pesto, parmesan, and a splash of lemon into a luscious sauce that clings to every bite!

To learn more: Pesto Ricotta Pasta

Pancetta Pea Pasta

A bowl of creamy pasta with green peas, diced ham, and garnished with shredded cheese and parsley, served with a spoon.
Image Credit: Xoxo Bella

Pancetta Pea Pasta is the perfect balance of crispy pancetta, sweet peas, and a rich, creamy sauce—so good, you’ll crave it on repeat!

To learn more: Pancetta Pea Pasta

Cretan Pasta with Spinach and Yogurt

Creamy pasta with spinach in a bowl, garnished with fresh spinach leaves, served on a wooden cutting board.
Image Credit: Chef’s Pencil

Rustic Cretan handmade pasta called Skioufichta, crafted from whole-wheat flour, water, salt, and olive oil or butter for an authentic taste of Greece!

To learn more: Cretan Pasta with Spinach and Yogurt

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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