10 Asparagus Pasta Recipes You'll Want to Make on Repeat Brighten your pastas with the versatile vegetable. By Mary Claire Lagroue Mary Claire Lagroue Mary Claire Lagroue is the Commerce Editor at Food & Wine. A former associate editor at Allrecipes, she joined Dotdash Meredith in 2019. She has written about food since 2017, covering everything from product reviews to recipes to restaurants. Her work can be found in Cooking Light, Southern Living, and more. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on March 29, 2025 Close Credit: Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Key Takeaways Asparagus season runs from late February through June but peaks in April and May.Whether you're craving a decadent or light pasta dish, asparagus pairs well with various sauces and ingredients, adding fresh, vibrant flavor to recipes. From creamy fettuccine to shrimp and penne, classic pasta dishes become even better with the addition of fresh, snappy asparagus. Read on for all the asparagus pasta recipes you need in your repertoire, including fresh ideas for asparagus pasta salad, pasta with pesto, primavera, and more. 01 of 10 Lemon Asparagus Pasta France C Lemon zest and juice lend penne and asparagus an extra bright flavor, while salty Parmesan rounds it out. View Recipe Save 20 Light and Delicious Pasta Recipes for Spring 02 of 10 No-Cream Pasta Primavera mommyluvs2cook This pasta packs in squash, zucchini, carrot, red bell pepper, tomatoes, green beans, and asparagus. Roasting the veggies first gives them a more robust flavor. View Recipe Save 03 of 10 Elegant Penne with Asparagus and Shrimp Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cooked in a buttery white wine sauce, this Elegant Penne with Asparagus and Shrimp comes together in just 35 minutes. It serves two, making it ideal for a date night in—you've already opened a bottle of wine. View Recipe Save 15 Best Ways to Enjoy Fresh Asparagus 04 of 10 Creamy Asparagus Pasta Paula Todora (Paula T) Light cream and butter coat linguine and asparagus. Throw this family-sized recipe together in about 30 minutes on a weeknight, though reviewers note that thickening the sauce may take extra time. View Recipe Save 05 of 10 Chicken and Asparagus with Penne Pasta Pam Ziegler Lutz Serve chicken over buttery penne pasta for a simple, satisfying dinner. "As I write this review my husband is having his third serving. That definitely earns five stars," Pam Ziegler Lutz says. View Recipe Save Make It a Meal: 6 Easy Spring Dinner Menu Ideas 06 of 10 Creamy Ham and Asparagus Fettuccine Maila H. Give leftover ham new life with fettuccine, heavy cream, butter, and Parmesan. Earthy, slightly bitter asparagus provides a nice contrast to the rich Alfredo-style sauce. View Recipe Save 07 of 10 Asparagus Pasta Dotdash Meredith Food Studios This quick and easy asparagus pasta recipe is seasoned with lemon and garlic for a fresh and flavorful dinner. Add shrimp if you want to serve the pasta with a protein. View Recipe Save 08 of 10 Baked Asparagus and Mushroom Pasta Bibi "Take classic Mediterranean flavors and make American-style comfort food for your family! If you are looking for a meatless meal, serve this with a salad and crusty bread. If your family prefers a protein, a rotisserie chicken or a slice of ham would be an easy and tasty addition to the lovely flavors of this casserole," says Allrecipes Allstar Bibi. View Recipe Save 09 of 10 Cool and Light Pasta and Herbs Buckwheat Queen Made with warm weather in mind, this asparagus and green pea pasta tastes refreshing even though it's served hot. Fresh mint, basil, parsley, and scallions contribute to its garden-fresh flavor. View Recipe Save 10 Fresh, Fun Ways to Use Spring Peas 10 of 10 Scallops Mascarpone Allrecipes Milk, butter, and mascarpone make a luxurious sauce for scallops. If you're craving asparagus, take the advice of reviewers and use more than the recipe calls for. This advice goes for mushrooms, too. View Recipe Save 21 Top-Rated Main Dishes That Make the Most of Fresh Asparagus More Inspiration Jake Sternquist / Food Styling: Lauren McAnelly / Prop Styling: Sue Mitchell 16 Easy Asparagus Side Dish Recipes 32 Lazy Pasta Recipes for the Unmotivated Cook Our Entire Collection of Pasta Recipes Explore more: Recipes Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Asparagus Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit