5 spring pasta recipes to try this weekend
[Photo: Less With Bread]
Spring has sprung (finally!) and i’m ready to toss the comfort food out the window! Pasta doesn’t have to only be a winter staple, just leave the heavy sauces packed away with your winter coats and leave room for lots of veggies and fresh herbs to take over the spotlight. I’ve rounded up five recipes to inspire you to ditch the alfredo and welcome in spring!
One Pot Pea and Bacon Pasta [Photo: Savory Nothings]
Sweet green peas and bacon are paired in this one pot wonder. Shell pasta is used in this recipe which is the perfect vehicle for maxium sauce to pasta ratio, and with hardly any clean up, you get more time to enjoy the additional hours of sunlight!
Get the recipe from: Savory Nothings
Whole Wheat Penne with Rapini and Bread Crumbs [Photo: Less With Bread]
Help yourself to a double serving of this pasta that’s chock full of vitamins and minerals thanks to healthy rapini! The bitter greens are sautéed with garlic and chilies and tossed with the pasta, toasted rye bread crumbs and a splash of bright lemon juice. Added bonus? The recipe takes only minutes to make!
Get the recipe from: Less With Bread
Semolina Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce [Photo: Less With Bread]
Tomato season is coming soon and what better way to celebrate than with a bright and simple tomato sauce. There are only three ingredients in this light sauce, letting the fresh taste of the produce be the star.
Get the recipe from: Less With Bread
Pesto Chicken Pasta with Sundried Tomatoes [Photo:Two Peas and Their Pod]
Pesto is a sure sign of spring! Fresh, fragrant basil is the base of this super simple, super satisfying sauce. Tossed with chicken and sundried tomatoes, it’s the perfect healthy weeknight meal.
Get the recipe from: Two Peas and Their Pod
Vegetable Pasta Primavera [Photo:Whole and Heavenly Oven]
Brimming with crispy market vegetables, this last pasta is garden fresh and super colourful! Asparagus, peas, tomatoes and lots of fresh parm come together to create a pasta you can feel good eating and looks beautiful to boot!
Get the recipe from: Whole and Heavenly Oven
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