Who doesn’t love a delicious pasta recipe? From pairing with spring or summer vegetables to simmering in soups, pastas offer year-round possibilities to enjoy.
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Pasta Carbonara with English Peas
Say goodbye to heavy, cream-based pasta dishes and hello to a lighter spring-inspired Pasta Carbonara with English Peas. Eggs add a creamy texture to this classic Italian dish made with salty pancetta, garlic and Parmesan cheese.
Creamy Roasted Garlic and Spinach Orzo
Creamy Roasted Garlic and Spinach Orzo pairs perfectly with lamb, beef or chicken. This cheesy pasta side dish features the dynamic antioxidant duo of fresh garlic and baby spinach.
Homemade Macaroni Salad
Filling and inexpensive, Macaroni Salad is a great way to add more fresh veggies to your day. Choose your favorite seasonal offerings from the farmers market, grocery store or backyard garden and toss them with a box of cooked pasta and a simple homemade dressing.
Baked Feta Pasta with Spring Vegetables
Baked Feta Pasta with Spring Vegetables makes a family-friendly dinner you can cook almost entirely in one dish. Simply bake the vegetables together with a block of feta until the cheese is golden and bubbly, then stir it all together with cooked pasta for the ultimate no-stress meal.
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Pesto Pasta with Chicken, Zucchini and Corn
Pesto Pasta with Chicken, Zucchini and Corn is the perfect dish for busy weeknights. Simply roast the chicken and zucchini on a sheet pan, then mix it together with pasta, pesto and corn for a quick, easy and family-friendly meal.
Spring Green Tortellini Pasta Salad
Fresh spring vegetables combine with cheesy tortellini in this chilled pasta salad.
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Red and yellow peppers, diced cucumber, tender spinach and lemon juice gives a fresh touch to orzo pasta, kalamata olives and feta cheese in this delicious dish.
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Creamy Pasta with Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Shrimp
Ready in under 40 minutes, this Creamy Pasta with Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Shrimp makes a quick dinner the whole family will enjoy.
Minestrone Soup
This easy minestrone soup recipe is loaded with fresh veggies, Italian sausage, pasta and beans for a hearty and comforting meal that will fill you up and keep you warm.
Ham, Peas and Cheese Pasta
Use spring peas and salty ham to amp up plain pasta.
Pasta Carbonara with Charred Brussels Sprouts
Whole-grain pasta, charred Brussels sprouts and crispy bacon smothered in a lightened-up carbonara sauce offer a warm, satisfying and healthy dinner recipe.
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