15 Spring Pasta Recipes With a Daily Dose of Greens
Come warmer weather, lighten up your pasta with some vegetables
What's better than a spring pasta? Don't get us wrong, we love a hearty lasagna and mountains of meatballs as much as anyone, but really, is there anything better than sprinkling your pasta with some vegetables? You can never go wrong with a gratuitous serving of peas or a bunch of morels, and is there anything prettier than a multi-colored, veggie-heavy pasta salad? The answer is a definitive, resounding no (except for this bean-filled beauty). So get ready for spring with these perfect spring pastas.
Fresh Pasta Sheets with Pesto
Mandilli di seta—large, thin pasta sheets—with pesto at Da Laura in San Fruttuoso.
Corzetti Pasta with Dried Mushroom Ragù
The silver-dollar-size rounds of corzetti (sometimes called croxetti) are elevated with a mushroom sauce bolstered by a savory veal stock. Get the recipe for Corzetti Pasta with Dried Mushroom Ragù »
Pasta e Fagioli
This version of the soup bean and pasta dish reverses the order of its stars turning it into a pasta dish laden with creamy beans and a creamy sauce. Get the recipe for Pasta e Fagioli »
Spaghettini with Carrots, Olives, and Red Endive
Carrot ribbons cooked al dente and lightly braised red endive add color to this simple vegetable-packed pasta dish, brightened with lots of lemon zest. Josita Hartanto of Berlin’s Lucky Leek uses multicolored carrots for a beautiful presentation. Get the recipe for Spaghettini with Carrots, Olives, and Red Endive »
Morel and Asparagus Spaghetti
In this bright spring pasta dish of morels, asparagus, and cream, dried morels are rehydrated in boiling water that is then used to cook spaghetti—infusing the pasta with an earthy, mushroomy flavor. Get the recipe for Morel and Asparagus Spaghetti »
Trenette al Pesto
In this classic Genoese dish, fettuccine pasta is combined with string beans, baby red potatoes, and tossed with basil pesto. Get the recipe for Trenette al Pesto »
Moroccan Pasta Salad
The flavors of a richly spiced Moroccan tagine come together in this pasta salad, savory and bright with olive, lemon, and cinnamon. Get the recipe for Moroccan Pasta Salad »
Greek Mac and Cheese
A pinch of cinnamon adds complexity to traditional greek flavors. Get the recipe for Greek Mac and Cheese »
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