Stir in the linguine. Cook 8 minutes or until the pasta is tender but still firm. Add 2 tablespoons pasta water to a large bowl. Drain pasta and add to the bowl and toss with the water.

The best part? These spring pasta recipes are so simple to prepare! Many can be made ahead, like the bow tie pasta salad, while others are easy 30-minute meals, like Ree Drummond's gnocchi primavera.

From “Cooking Light Pasta,” a book of 63 essential recipes (Oxmoor House, 2006, $17.95). Serves 4 with 1 1/2 cups per serving. Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked fusilli (short, twisted spaghetti) ...

For Pasta Primavera, cook linguine until it's tender but still firm. / Gavran333/Dreamstime/TNS This is a light meal of pasta and fresh vegetables.

Taste and adjust the seasoning. When the pasta is done, drain well. Return it to the pan; add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and toss. Transfer servings of pasta to individual bowls.

When you’re in the mood for something light and “springy”, pasta is probably one of the last things that come to mind. The word primavera literally translates to Spring, and ...

The only downside to pasta is that it’s very easy to get into a recipe rut, and I happened to be in one. Which is why I was excited to try our 30-minute Skillet Pasta Primavera.

Cook, stirring frequently, until most of liquid is absorbed and pasta is al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Off heat, stir in Parmesan, lemon juice, vegetables, and half of herb mixture.

Taste and adjust the seasoning. When the pasta is done, drain well. Return it to the pan; add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and toss. Transfer servings of pasta to individual bowls.