36 Spring Pasta Recipes
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1) Gargati with Spring Ragu (il Consiero)
This traditional Venetian spring pasta recipe features a mixed meat ragu with spring vegetables, including peas and asparagus, paired with the unique texture of gargati pasta. It’s a dish that captures the season’s ingredients while still providing a hearty and healthy meal.
2) Pesto pasta Liguria with potatoes and green beans
This pesto pasta recipe from Liguria features potatoes and green beans and is the most traditional way to serve basil pesto in the region it comes from. Surprisingly, even with the pesto being made from scratch, the entire dish can be prepared in under 45 minutes.
3) Pasta alla Papalina; recipe from Rome
Pasta alla Papalina is a creamy pasta dish from Rome that owes its name to Pope Pius XII. It’s traditionally made with fettuccine and offers a splendid way to repurpose leftover ham. It’s an excellent recipe for those who love creamy ham pasta sauces.
4) Trofie Pasta with Rocket Pesto Recipe
This healthy recipe combines trofie pasta with a fresh and peppery rocket pesto. The unique texture of trofie pairs well with the bold flavors of the arugula-based pesto, creating a delightful and aromatic dish.
5) Italian Carbonara with Asparagus
This Italian carbonara with asparagus puts a delightful spring twist on Rome’s beloved pasta dish. Prepared in the traditional manner of authentic carbonara, this version is enhanced with fresh green asparagus, introducing a burst of spring flavor and a boost of nutrients.
6) Pasta with peas (pasta e piselli)
This straightforward Italian pasta with peas dish showcases the power of minimal ingredients. With just four primary ingredients, including either fresh or frozen peas, this recipe delivers Spring flavors with ease.
7) Spaghetti with Agretti (Salsola Soda)
Spaghetti with agretti, also known as salsola soda, is a delightful spring pasta dish that comes together quickly and deliciously. Agretti’s unique salty and slightly tangy flavor makes it an excellent pairing with pasta and a simple sauce of garlic, cherry tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil.
8) Spaghetti with Green Beans
Spaghetti with green beans is a favored traditional vegetarian pasta meal in the southern part of Italy. This dish is perfect when you desire something light and easy to prepare. It also really stands out during mid-spring when green beans and tomatoes are both in season.
9) Pasta with fava beans and pancetta (fave in porchetta)
This dish is a traditional spring delicacy from Le Marche, a region in Central Italy. It is made by cooking fava or broad beans with pancetta or guanciale, garlic, and wild fennel. Italians call it “fave in porchetta” because it has the same flavors and ingredients as porchetta, a popular Italian dish. You can enjoy this dish as a main course or a side dish, with or without pasta.
10) Umbrian Wild Pea Soup with Casarecce Pasta
This delicious and healthy wild pea soup with pasta from Umbria features a unique and rare legume called roveja. It is simple to prepare and provides a great source of nutrition and warmth. But don’t worry if you can’t source roveja, substitutes easily with other legumes like chickpeas or lentils.
11) Baked conchiglioni pasta shells with spinach and ricotta
Baked pasta is a staple in Italy for Sunday lunches and festive occasions, with baked pasta shells filled with spinach and ricotta being a particularly popular choice. These dishes are not only delicious but also visually appealing, making them stand out on any table. When prepared with less sauce, these stuffed shells can even be served as finger food,
12) Green Pasta Salad with Edible Flowers
This green pasta salad is a perfect blend of health, flavor, and beauty, enhanced by the addition of edible flowers that make it visually stunning. It’s an ideal recipe for spring, offering a fresh and tasty option for a light lunch or as a complementary side dish. With its lovely appearance and delicious taste, this pasta salad is especially perfect for celebrating Mother’s Day or adding a special touch to any occasion.
13) Spinach Gnocchi with Lamb Ragu
This spinach gnocchi paired with lamb ragu offers an exceptionally hearty and flavorful meal, ideal for Sundays and holiday gatherings. It is especially perfect during Easter, a time when lamb is traditionally used in Italy and around the world. The rich flavors of the lamb blend beautifully with the light, herbaceous notes of the homemade spinach gnocchi.
14) Asparagus Pasta with Walnuts Recipe from Marche
This tasty and traditional dish from Marche in Central Italy is not only straightforward to make but also highly nutritious. The combination of fresh asparagus with the rich, earthy flavor of walnuts creates a unique and satisfying meal.
15) Fresh Fava Bean Pasta with Pecorino and Ricotta Recipe from Sicily
This Sicilian one-pot pasta is both delicious and effortless to make. It incorporates fresh fava beans (also known as broad beans), fragrant wild fennel or dill, savory pecorino, and smooth ricotta. The blend of these ingredients produces a perfect balance of spring flavors!
16) Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi Recipe from Piemonte
In the local dialect, these delicious spinach and ricotta gnocchi are known as ‘rabatòn’. They originate from Alessandria in Piedmont, Italy and are made using both spinach and Swiss chard. These Italian dumplings are the perfect combination of indulgence and lightness.
17) Pansotti Pasta with Walnut Sauce Recipe
Pansotti is similar to cappelletti or tortellini and features a filling of ricotta mixed with various herbs and greens. This delightful pasta is a specialty of Liguria and is traditionally served with a rich walnut sauce.
18) Cavatelli Pasta with Rocket (Arugula)
This pasta with rucola (arugula) is perfect for people with a busy schedule, taking only 30 minutes to have on your table. It uses a handful of seasonal spring ingredients that give this dish a delicious, vibrant flavor.
19) Cannelloni with Spinach and Ricotta
This traditional cannelloni with spinach and ricotta is a staple in Italian cuisine, often featured as a starter for Sunday lunches and holiday meals. The dish uses a classic filling of creamy ricotta and fresh spinach stuffed into cannelloni tubes. Once filled, the pasta is baked in a creamy béchamel sauce and finished with a generous topping of savory Parmigiano Reggiano.
20) Tagliatelle Pasta with Fresh Peas and Pancetta
“Pasta coi bisi” is a traditional spring recipe from the Northern Italian region of Veneto, where I live. The dish consists of pasta, fresh peas, and pancetta, and it’s surprisingly rich and satisfying. The combination of these simple ingredients creates a flavorful and delicious meal.
21) Pasta alla Pastora Recipe from Alto Adige
This recipe combines leftover bolognese or other ground beef ragu with simple, flavorful additions like ham, peas, onion, cream, and mushrooms. Next time you whip up a batch of sauce for lasagna or pasta bolognese, consider making a bit extra. This way, you can enjoy a delicious second meal without much additional prep.
22) Baked Pasta Roses with ham and cheese
Originating from the rich culinary region of Emilia-Romagna, this baked pasta roses recipe, also known as pasta rosettes, offers a creative use for lasagna sheets.
This beautiful dish is easy to make and yet seriously delicious. Your family will surely love it as much as mine! It’s perfect for Sunday lunch, Mother’s Day, and Easter.
23) Italian asparagus pasta recipe from Northern Italy
This Northern Italian asparagus pasta recipe is a delicious version of a typical Venetian way to combine asparagus with pasta. It’s wonderfully creamy, making each bite a delight that will have you wishing asparagus season never ended. Best of all, it’s quick and easy to prepare, ready to serve in less than an hour.
24) Homemade Meat Ravioli (Agnolotti)
Enjoy these traditional homemade ravioli or agnolotti stuffed with a hearty blend of meat and spinach. They offer versatile serving options, allowing you to enjoy them in a rich broth or simply dressed in a classic sage and butter sauce.
25) Malloreddus with lamb ragu.
Experience the authentic flavors of Sardinia with this lamb ragu and malloreddus, a pasta also known as Sardinian gnocchi. This recipe combines the hearty, rich taste of tender lamb ragu with the unique texture of traditional Sardinian pasta, making it a standout meal.
26) Neapolitan Tagliolini Pasta Pie (Crostata)
In Italy, baked pasta is a beloved dish known for its versatility and countless variations. Among these is this visually stunning Neapolitan tagliolini pasta pie, which offers a delicious and unique way to enjoy tagliolini or tagliatelle.
27) Baked Anelletti (Timballo); Recipe from Sicily
The baked anelletti (timballo) stands out as one of Sicily’s favorites among “pasta bakes”, especially for Sunday meals and festive gatherings. It takes a little time to make, but the looks on your guests’ faces will make it worth it!
28) Tumminia whole-wheat pasta with lamb and artichokes
Pasta with lamb and artichokes is an absolutely mouthwatering dish that is particularly popular in Sardinia and Southern Italy, regions known for their traditional sheep farming. This delightful recipe comes from the island of Sardinia, celebrated for the exceptional quality of both its lamb and artichokes.
29) Gramigna with Sausage, Peas and Cream
This traditional gramigna pasta dish from Bologna offers a delightful blend of simplicity and rich flavors. Easy to prepare, it’s an excellent choice for both family dinners and entertaining guests.
30) Piconi Ascolani: Baked Raviol
This recipe is for baked ravioli, a traditional dish typically served during Easter in Central Italy. The ravioli is called “Piconi Ascolani” and it’s easy to make yet incredibly delicious. Although traditionally consumed as a breakfast dish during Easter, you can serve Piconi Ascolani as a snack or an appetizer as well. Once you try these raviolis, you’ll love them so much that you’ll definitely want to make more.
31) Calamarata Pasta with Stewed Cuttlefish and Peas
Stewed cuttlefish with peas is a popular Italian seafood dish that you can serve either as a main course or paired with pasta. You have the option to add tomatoes or make it white (bianco) as per your preference. In either case, this dish is sure to be a hit among seafood enthusiasts!
32) Neapolitan Ricotta and Pasta Pie
Traditionally served at Easter, pastiera is a beloved ricotta pie with deep roots in Neapolitan culinary tradition. While the classic Pastiera Napoletana features cooked wheatberries, ricotta, and candied fruit encased in a pie crust, regional variations abound. In Naples and across Campania, some locals make a simpler version using rice or pasta. This Neapolitan ricotta and pasta pie is easier to prepare than its wheatberry counterpart, but it delivers equally delightful flavors.
33) Poached salmon and asparagus lasagne al forno
This beautiful baked pasta dish combines the freshness of seasonal asparagus with delicately poached salmon, creating a divinely delicious meal. This lasagna is a fabulous dish for Mother’s Day or other spring occasions. It’s also an excellent way to use any leftover poached or baked salmon, making it not only tasty but also resourceful.
34) Italian Shrimp and Asparagus Farfalle Pasta Recipe
This shrimp and asparagus pasta is remarkably easy to prepare and perfect for warm-weather lunches or light dinners. The combination of fresh asparagus and succulent shrimp with farfalle pasta makes for a refreshing and satisfying meal. Serve room temperature as a salad too.
35) Radiatori with Spinach and Stracchino
This nutritious recipe for radiatori pasta with spinach and stracchino cheese is a delightful way to pack a meal with protein, carbohydrates, iron, calcium, and other essential nutrients and vitamins. It can be prepared in less than 45 minutes, making it a quick and efficient option for a wholesome family meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor or nutritional value.
36) Baked Tuscan Gnudi (Malfatti) with tomato sauce
This baked Tuscan gnudi (malfatti) recipe features melt-in-your-mouth dumplings of creamy ricotta and fresh spinach, perfectly complemented by a rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. A comforting dish that brings a taste of Tuscany right to your table.
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