When the air turns crisp and I want dinner to feel cozy, fall pasta recipes are the first thing I reach for. There is something about a warm bowl of pasta with roasted squash or a nutty brown butter sauce that just feels right this time of year.
Fall is when pasta really shines, because pumpkin, butternut squash, mushrooms and kale give it a depth that is hard to beat. On busy weeknights, my Greek yogurt alfredo pasta sauce and chicken mozzarella pasta are on repeat in our house too.
I'm sharing 30 of the best fall pasta recipes below. They include Butternut Squash Lasagna, Beef Stroganoff, Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta and more. There is a good mix of quick weeknight dinners and slower weekend projects. When you need something even faster, my 15-minute creamy garlic pasta and easy Boursin pasta are always there. Pick a few for your fall dinner rotation!
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Pumpkin Pastas
Canned pumpkin isn't just for pie. It makes pasta sauces incredibly creamy with that warm, earthy flavor that's perfect for fall.
5 Ingredient Pumpkin Alfredo
With just five ingredients, this pumpkin Alfredo is as simple as it gets while still being rich and creamy. It's the kind of quick weeknight pasta that makes fall dinners feel easy.
55 reviews / 4.8 averageMake this recipe:
5 Ingredient Pumpkin AlfredoPhoto and recipe: Pinch of Yum
Pumpkin Stuffed Shells
These stuffed shells are filled with a savory-sweet mix of ricotta, pumpkin, sage, cinnamon, and nutmeg. I love how the warm spices make this feel like a true fall dinner.
63 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
Pumpkin Stuffed ShellsPhoto and recipe: Running to the Kitchen
Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter
This clever recipe uses wonton wrappers and canned pumpkin to make homemade ravioli approachable. The nutty sage brown butter sauce on top makes the whole dish feel elegant.
41 reviews / 4.6 averageMake this recipe:
Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Brown ButterPhoto and recipe: From A Chef's Kitchen
Pumpkin Gnocchi with Chicken, Brown Butter & Sage
Tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi come together in a rich pumpkin sauce with brown butter, Parmesan, and crispy sage in a single skillet. It's a cozy, filling fall dinner ready in about 40 minutes.
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Pumpkin Gnocchi with Chicken, Brown Butter & SagePhoto and recipe: Cooking With My Dogs
One Pan Baked Chicken Pumpkin Pasta
This one-pan pasta brings together creamy pumpkin sauce and plenty of protein for a weeknight dinner that satisfies. Everything cooks in one pan, which makes cleanup a total breeze.
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One Pan Baked Chicken Pumpkin PastaPhoto and recipe: Raising Generation Nourished
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Pumpkin gets stirred right into the cheese sauce in this fall take on mac and cheese, making it extra creamy and rich. It's a great weeknight option when you want comfort food with a seasonal twist.
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Pumpkin Mac and CheesePhoto and recipe: The Wooden Skillet
Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato
Roasted butternut squash and sweet potato both melt into silky, slightly sweet sauces that coat pasta beautifully. I love how they bring richness to a dish without feeling heavy.
Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta
Roasted squash is blended into a creamy sauce layered with sage and thyme for a pasta that tastes like autumn in a bowl. I love how satisfying it is without feeling heavy.
125 reviews / 4.9 averageMake this recipe:
Creamy Butternut Squash PastaPhoto and recipe: Love and Lemons
Butternut Squash Orzo
Creamy orzo is loaded with roasted butternut squash, kale, Parmesan, and garlic rosemary pecans for a dish that works as a main or a side. It's a great one for Thanksgiving, too.
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Butternut Squash OrzoPhoto and recipe: Two Peas & Their Pod
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Butternut squash is mixed through a super cheesy, creamy sauce in this cozy mac and cheese. I love how the buttery, herby panko crumb topping adds a little crunch to every bite.
5 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
Butternut Squash Mac and CheesePhoto and recipe: The Burnt Butter Table
Homemade Butternut Ravioli with Brown Butter
These homemade butternut squash ravioli are finished with a simple brown butter sauce, crispy sage, toasted hazelnuts, and goat cheese. It's the kind of dish that feels really special without being too complicated.
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Homemade Butternut Ravioli with Brown ButterPhoto and recipe: The Burnt Butter Table
Butternut Squash Lasagna
Layers of butternut squash make this hearty lasagna a vegetarian comfort food built for fall. It's rich, filling, and the kind of thing worth saving for a slow weekend.
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Butternut Squash LasagnaPhoto and recipe: Carla Hall
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Maple Brown Butter
These light, airy sweet potato gnocchi are tossed in a maple brown butter sauce and finished with cinnamon and grated Parmigiano Reggiano. It's a beautiful combination of sweet and savory.
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Maple Brown ButterPhoto and recipe: Sip and Feast
Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese
Sweet potato is pureed right into the cheese sauce, adding nutrients and a natural creaminess to a classic mac and cheese. It's a clever way to sneak extra veggies into a family favorite.
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Sweet Potato Mac and CheesePhoto and recipe: The Baker Chick
Hearty Beef and Chicken
When the weather cools down, I want something with a little more substance, and that's exactly where these beef and chicken pastas come in. They're the kind of filling, warm dinners that make everyone at the table happy.
Beef Stroganoff
Browned sirloin and buttery mushrooms come together in a rich Dijon sour cream sauce in this classic beef stroganoff. It's an easy skillet meal that never goes out of style on a cold night.
622 reviews / 4.9 averageMake this recipe:
Beef StroganoffPhoto and recipe: Spend With Pennies
Easy One-Pot Chili Mac
This one-pot chili mac brings together all the cozy flavors of chili with the comfort of mac and cheese. It's hearty, family-friendly, and comes together fast on a busy weeknight.
126 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
Easy One-Pot Chili MacPhoto and recipe: Once Upon a Chef
Gluten Free Baked Ziti
This gluten-free baked ziti features a tangy meat sauce layered with ricotta and mozzarella for a cheesy, crowd-pleasing casserole. It also makes a great make-ahead dinner for busy weeks.
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Gluten Free Baked ZitiPhoto and recipe: Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Easy Creamy Lasagna Soup
All the flavors of a classic lasagna come together in a single pot in this creamy, comforting soup. It's made with ground beef, Italian herbs, cream, and broken lasagna noodles, ready in a fraction of the time.
129 reviews / 4.2 averageMake this recipe:
Easy Creamy Lasagna SoupPhoto and recipe: Lena's Kitchen
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Creamy Tuscan-style chicken pasta gets its flavor from sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and plenty of chicken. It's a satisfying dinner that feels a little more elevated than your average weeknight pasta.
449 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
Creamy Tuscan Chicken PastaPhoto and recipe: Healthy Fitness Meals
Mushroom Pastas
Earthy mushrooms are one of the best fall ingredients for pasta, adding deep, savory flavor and a satisfying texture that makes the dish feel complete. These recipes are proof you don't always need meat for a truly cozy meal.
Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta
This brown butter pasta comes together in under 30 minutes and is loaded with garlicky thyme mushrooms and toasted breadcrumbs. The nutty brown butter takes it somewhere really special.
43 reviews / 4.9 averageMake this recipe:
Brown Butter Mushroom PastaPhoto and recipe: Damn Delicious
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
This vegetarian mushroom pasta uses basic pantry ingredients to create a creamy, satisfying weeknight dinner. It's an easy one to keep in your back pocket.
109 reviews / 4.9 averageMake this recipe:
Creamy Mushroom PastaPhoto and recipe: Feel Good Foodie
Creamy Miso Pasta
Perfectly seared mushrooms and a creamy miso-garlic sauce make this pasta uniquely rich and savory. The nori flakes add a surprising depth of flavor that really sets it apart.
22 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
Creamy Miso PastaPhoto and recipe: Bites of Beri
Mushroom Stroganoff
In this one-pot mushroom stroganoff, the noodles cook right in the sauce, soaking up every bit of that creamy, savory flavor. It's ready in 30 minutes and there's a vegan option, too.
35 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
Mushroom StroganoffPhoto and recipe: Evergreen Kitchen
Veggie and Bean Pastas
Fall produce like delicata squash, Brussels sprouts, kale, and cauliflower all shine in pasta, and these recipes make the most of every bit of it. A handful of lentils or white beans rounds things out nicely for a filling, meat-free dinner.
Pumpkin Seed Pesto Pasta with Caramelized Delicata Squash
This pasta combines a homemade pumpkin seed pesto with caramelized delicata squash for a fall meal that feels totally fresh. I love how the pesto brings a nutty richness that makes the whole dish pop.
6 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
Pumpkin Seed Pesto Pasta with Caramelized Delicata SquashPhoto and recipe: How Sweet Eats
Roasted Fall Vegetable Pasta
This colorful fall pasta is loaded with roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, pecans, pumpkin seeds, goat cheese, and dried cranberries. It's a beautiful combination of textures and seasonal flavors.
13 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
Roasted Fall Vegetable PastaPhoto and recipe: Show Me the Yummy
Tuscan Kale Pesto Pasta
This kale pesto pasta uses Tuscan kale, Parmigiano, garlic, and a hint of nutmeg for a bright, earthy sauce. It comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknights.
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Tuscan Kale Pesto PastaPhoto and recipe: Inside The Rustic Kitchen
Kale and White Bean Pasta with Parmesan
Kale and white beans bulk up this Parmesan pasta into a filling, protein-packed vegetarian dinner made mostly from pantry staples. I love how hearty it is for such a simple recipe.
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Kale and White Bean Pasta with ParmesanPhoto and recipe: She Likes Food
Lemon Pasta with Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Brussels sprouts and bright lemon bring a fresh, slightly bitter contrast to pasta that highlights the best of fall produce. It's a light, veggie-forward option that's easy to love.
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Lemon Pasta with Roasted Brussels SproutsPhoto and recipe: The Table of Spice
Roasted Cauliflower Pasta
Roasted cauliflower is paired with toasted walnuts, garlic, fresh herbs, and lemon zest in this satisfying pasta. I love how the combination of textures makes every bite interesting.
88 reviews / 4.9 averageMake this recipe:
Roasted Cauliflower PastaPhoto and recipe: Feasting At Home
Lentil Bolognese
Lentils stand in for meat in this rich, deeply flavored bolognese that's packed with layers of savory taste. It's a great vegetarian option when you want something hearty and comforting.
9 reviews / 4.6 averageMake this recipe:
Lentil BolognesePhoto and recipe: Beat The Budget
Pasta E Fagioli
This classic Italian soup is loaded with pasta, beans, and a rich, flavorful broth, making it both filling and deeply comforting. It's the kind of cozy, warming bowl that's perfect on a cold fall night.
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Pasta E FagioliPhoto and recipe: Julie's Eats & Treats
Whether you go for the pumpkin Alfredo or the lentil bolognese, there's a fall pasta recipe here for every kind of weeknight.





































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