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Find your dinner inspiration with these easy pasta recipes.
ByChatelaine
Updated April 4, 2023
Shake off winter's tight grip with these spring pasta recipes. Photo, Erik Putz.
Spring is finally here, and we're channelling warm weather vibes with fresh recipes. Pasta is something many of us have on hand, and one of our favourites for thoseblustery, in-between days: it can be dressed up (or down) in any number of ways, whether it's filled with whatever fresh veggies you have in your crisper, or pared down to a simple six-ingredient carbonara.
Find your dinner inspiration with the pasta recipes below:
Prosecco fettuccine alfredo
Just a splash of sparkling wine updates this timeless pasta dish. Side it with a garden of Caesar salad for the full-on retro appeal. —Amy Rosen
Get this Prosecco fettuccine alfredo recipe.
Produced by Stephanie Han Kim; Photography by Christie Vuong; Food Styling by Ashley Denton; Prop Styling by Madeleine Johari.
Bucatini with cherry tomatoes and burrata
Kitchen tip: Make your own bread crumbs by whirling day old, or lightly toasted, bread in a food processor until very finely chopped. Top up this delicious pasta with bread crumbs and enjoy!
Get our bucatini with cherry tomatoes and burrata.
(Photo: Erik Putz; Produced by Sun Ngo; Food styling by Lindsay Guscott; Prop styling by Catherine Doherty)
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Beet pasta with creamy ricotta, walnuts and basil
Add some colour to your fettuccine pasta with a velvety, vibrant magenta beet sauce.
Get our beet pasta with creamy ricotta, walnuts and basil recipe.
(Produced by Sun Ngo; Photography by Erik Putz; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Christine Hanlon)
Tuna and cherry tomato pasta
This fresh, savoury-sweet pasta takes only 25 minutes to make. Add some red pepper flakes for an extra kick.
Get our tuna and cherry tomato pasta recipe.
(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Eshun Mott; Prop styling by Christine Hanlon)
Pasta a la Norma
This pasta with eggplant and cherry tomatoes is simple and delicious.
Get our pasta a la Norma recipe.
Photography by Erik Putz; Recipe by Irene Ngo.
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Easy lemon pasta
Is doesn’t get more fresh and zesty than this pasta. Whip up a simple plate for an Italian-styled evening, and savour simple, delicious ingredients. Get this easy lemon pasta recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.
Spinach asparagus pesto pasta with shrimp
Asparagus and spinach makes a yummy pesto for this 25-minute dish. Get this spinach asparagus pesto pasta with shrimp recipe.
Photo, Ashley Capp. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Madeleine Johari.
Pappardelle and zucchini pasta
Egg noodles, spiralized vegetables, fresh cheese and herbs all come together for a mouthwateringly tasty dish. Get this pappardelle and zucchini pasta recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.
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Tuscan white bean and tomato pasta
Topped with panko to give it a bit of crunch, this olive-oil based pasta is a light vegetarian meal ready in less than 30 minutes. Get this Tuscan white bean and tomato pasta recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.
Fresh ricotta gnocchi with tomato and corn salad
Making your own pasta might seem like a hassle, but the smooth, velvety-light gnocchi is definitely a worthwhile project.Get this fresh ricotta gnocchi with tomato and corn salad recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.
Shrimp primavera pasta
Loaded with fresh pepper and asparagus, this pasta lets its natural flavours do the heavy lifting. Get this shrimp primavera pasta recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.
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Spinach and artichoke pasta
Day five of our five easy weeknight meals made in 40 minutes or less! Toasted panko adds texture and crunch to this savoury, easy pasta dish. Get this spinach and artichoke pasta recipe.
(Photo: Carmen Cheung; Produced by: Stephanie Han Kim; Food styling: Eshun Mott; Prop styling: Madeleine Johari)
Spanish carbonara with arugula salad
Served with a fresh green salad, this dish is the best of late winter and early spring! The creamy noodles andcrispchorizoare offset perfectly by thepeppery, vinaigrette-drizzled salad. Get this Spanish carbonara with arugula salad recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Garlic shrimp and feta linguine
The only dish to make when you’re strapped for time, but want afilling meal (it’s ready in just 20 minutes). Kitchen tip: No feta?Goat cheese works just as well here. Get this garlic shrimp and feta linguine recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
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One-pot primavera pasta with spring peas
You can make this bright pastawith justone pan. (Enough said, right?) Get this one-pot primavera pasta with spring peas recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Pasta pomodoro
Plum tomatoes, fresh basil—and a nice bottle of wine—this meal is all about relaxed elegance. (And did we mention it’s a five-ingredient recipe?)Get this pasta pomodoro recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Bucatini carbonara
Creamy pasta with thin slices of pancetta, fresh sprigs of parsley and a dusting of parmesan cheese is a heavenly (and simple!) combination for dinner.Get this bucatini carbonara recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
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Fresh Sicilian pasta
This 20-minute pasta is almost as simple as it gets: throw the sauce’s ingredients into the blender, blitz until smooth, then pour over hot noodles. Get this fresh Sicilian pasta recipe.
Photo, Sian Richards.
Sugar snap pea and asparagus pasta
A simple weeknight dinner,rich inthe first flavours of the season. Get this sugar snap pea and asparagus pasta recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Spicy spaghettini with goat cheese, tomato and artichoke
A simple recipe ideal for a family dinner, yet elegant enough for guests.Get this spicy spaghettini with goat cheese, tomato and artichoke recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
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Garlicky chicken pasta
This quick pasta dish, packed with protein and healthy vegetables is a weeknight go-to in our kitchen.Get this garlicky chicken pasta recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Roasted-tomato pappardelle
This roasted tomato dish is a 20-minute wonder, bursting with juicy flavour.Get this roasted-tomato pappardelle recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Artichoke and lemon pasta
Ready in just 20 minutes, the lemon and artichoke pairing is not to be missed. Get this artichoke and lemon pasta recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
How to make one-pot pasta
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