144’Primavera’ Recipes That Taste Like Spring

Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes the opportunity to change how we approach dinner every night. Suddenly, we’re craving things a little lighter, a little more veggie-focused, and a little brighter. That’s where these tasty primavera recipes come in. We know primavera dishes usually include a bevy of spring vegetables—peas, asparagus, baby squash. But primavera just means spring, so feel free to include your favorite spring vegetables and herbs that are just starting to pop up. It’s a great way to welcome warmer weather and longer days.

Chef John’s pasta primavera recipe is quite straightforward. Long noodles such as spaghetti or fettuccine is tossed with a slew of of fresh spring vegetables such as asparagus, zucchini, and leeks. When done right, this is one of the year’s great seasonal recipes. John says it “looks, smells, and tastes like a cool, sunny spring day.”

“Came out phenomenal,” shared one Allrecipes member. “The leeks and green onion are key. Another home run by Chef John.”