4/8/2023 0 Comments Springy pastaI made this Tom Kha Gai coconut soup with a recipe from 40 Aprons on a whim the other night, and it was so, so good. These soups are all hot, because it’s not quite gazpacho season yet - though hey, have at it if you want to make some! - but still honor those spring veggies.īe sure to check our post on 7 ideas for lightening up family dinner for spring - then add these lighter soups to the repertoire. We’ve had a strong rotation of chilis and stews going this winter, but it’s time to lighten those favorites up with some spring soup recipes with lighter bases instead. Related: How to DIY your own Italian, Mexican, Greek, or Asian pasta salad this spring. (Time saving tip: I have it on good word from pesto snobs that the Kirkland brand of pesto from Costo is impressive if you go through a lot of pesto.) Make extra - it’s also great on toast with a few slices of tomato or fresh mozzarella for lunch. It keeps so well in the fridge or freezer, so you can pull it out for a lighter spring pasta any time. Liz recommends this recipe from Elise Simply Recipes - though you may want to start with less garlic, then add more to taste. Speaking of a spring celebration, yay for cooking with fresh herbs in spring! This is the perfect time to whip up some homemade pesto for pasta. Instead, I opt for lighter pasta dishes with no heavy sauce, instead using ingredients in-season. My family tends to enjoy heavier pasta dishes, like spaghetti lasagna, or penne pasta with sausage and a rich marinara sauce during the colder months, but I can’t bring myself to eat like that once it’s warm outside. Related: 5 more dinners that feel like spring Lighter pasta recipes Hey, there’s daylight out there to enjoy after 6PM now!Īt top: 30-minute asparagus soup at Clean and Delicious carnitas tacos from Valerie’s Kitchen They’re just ideas for classics that are lighter on the stomach, so you don’t walk away from the table ready for bed. These aren’t necessarily lighter in calories, mind you. So, in honor of this gorgeous spring weather and my sudden craving to take all meals outdoors, here are some recipes that help you lighten up your pastas, soups, and even some favorite family one-pot meals over the next few months. When warm, spring weather hits I immediately lose all appetite for the heavy dinners like chili or pot roast that I craved during winter, and instead I’m finding myself adding light pasta salads, gazpachos, and grilled meats and veggies to our dinner rotation.
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