9 Spring-Inspired Pasta Recipes for Any Occasion 

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Spring Pea Pasta Salad

This chilled pasta salad captures the best of spring in every bite—crisp green peas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, and fragrant basil all tossed with tender fusilli. It’s light, colorful, and bursting with fresh flavor. Perfect for outdoor gatherings, Easter brunch, or your weekly meal prep, it’s the kind of dish that disappears fast!

Ingredients (for 6 servings):

• 12 oz fusilli pasta
• 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen green peas
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or dill (optional)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli until al dente, about 10 min. In the last 2 min. of cooking, add peas. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
3. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta and peas with cherry tomatoes, feta, basil, and herbs if using. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat evenly.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 min. before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.