Craving comfort food? These fall pasta recipes are for you! Packed with seasonal produce and cozy autumn flavors, they’re perfect for cool nights.

Is anyone else making fall pasta recipes on repeat? With the sun setting earlier and the temps getting cooler, I’ve been craving comfort food lately, and nothing hits the spot like a cozy bowl of pasta.

In case you feel the same, I’ve rounded up our best fall pasta recipes below. They include classic Italian tomato sauce pastas, ultra-creamy ones, and of course, others that are packed with the season’s best produce (bring on the butternut squash!). Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight fix or a crowd-pleasing dish for a special occasion, I’m sure you’ll find some fall pasta recipes here you love.

Our Top 5 Fall Pasta Recipes

Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta

Doused in a creamy butternut squash and sage sauce, this comforting pasta is practically fall in a bowl.

Sheet Pan Gnocchi

If you’re looking for fall pasta recipes to add to your weeknight dinner rotation, put this sheet pan gnocchi at the top of your list. It comes together on a single baking sheet in under 30 minutes—no boiling required!

Vegetarian Lasagna

If I’m hosting family or friends for a fall dinner, I almost always serve this lasagna. Saucy, cheesy, and packed with flavorful vegetables, it’s a crowd pleaser every time.

Mushroom Pasta

Meaty mushrooms, fresh rosemary, and a splash of white wine fill this pasta with earthy fall flavors.

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Hot take: this fall twist on mac and cheese is even better than the classic! Blended squash makes the sauce extra-creamy.

More Fall Pasta Recipes to Try

Easy Baked Ziti

This hearty baked pasta is like a simplified version of lasagna. The saucy noodles are layered with lemony ricotta and fresh spinach and topped off with melty cheese.

Cacio e Pepe

Made with 4 simple ingredients, this Roman pasta is a perfect way to satisfy a weeknight comfort food craving. I love it with a side of roasted broccoli or sautéed kale.

Penne alla Vodka

Sure, you can buy vodka sauce in a jar. But this homemade version has a deeper flavor, silkier texture…and comes together in under 30 minutes with basic pantry ingredients.

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

This pasta is perfect for fall weeknights when you feel like you have nothing in your fridge. A few heavy-hitting ingredients—parsley, garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes—fill it with rich flavor.

Pasta e Fagioli

Can’t pick between pasta and soup? You don’t have to! This Italian pasta and bean soup is the best of both worlds, featuring a fragrant tomato broth, aromatic veggies, and greens.

Butternut Squash Ravioli

This restaurant-worthy ravioli is the ultimate fall cooking project! Thin sheets of homemade pasta are filled with a sweet, tangy, and savory butternut squash filling.

Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe

This recipe is my take on the classic Italian pairing of broccoli rabe and orecchiette. I add sweet caramelized onions to balance the broccoli’s bitterness and toss in a few plant-based sausages for protein. It’s a delicious fall dinner!

Lentil Pasta

This pantry pasta is a staple in my cold weather rotation. It’s comforting in the way that only red sauce pasta can be, with lentils and veggies for extra staying power.

Homemade Mac and Cheese

At this time of year, Jack and Ollie would be happy eating this recipe for dinner every night! Made with three types of cheese, it’s my best version of a classic baked mac.

Cauliflower Pasta

This fresh fall pasta is equal parts noodles and roasted cauliflower. Lemon zest and capers fill it with bright and briny flavor.

Stuffed Shells

Pro tip: These shells are great for making ahead! When we’re having people over for dinner, I often assemble them a day in advance and store them in the fridge. I bake them off just before serving!

Fettuccine Alfredo

This creamy fall pasta is totally cream-free! Instead, blended cauliflower gives the sauce its velvety texture.

Vegan Mac and Cheese

Sweet potato and cashews blend together to create the gooey “cheese” sauce for this dairy-free pasta. It’s a hit with kids and adults alike. You won’t miss the cheese one bit!

Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Kale

This fall pasta recipe is one of my favorite ways to eat my greens! It features tons of kale, plus savory sun-dried tomatoes, caramelized fennel, and sage.

Butternut Squash Orecchiette with Chili Oil, Feta, and Mint

I love the combination of textures and flavors in this unexpected fall pasta. Sweet, creamy cubes of roasted butternut squash play off crunchy hazelnuts, spicy chili oil, and tangy feta cheese. A shower of fresh mint leaves takes it over the top.

Penne all’Arrabbiata

Tired of plain old marinara sauce? Spice things up with this arrabbiata sauce recipe! A big pinch of red pepper flakes gives it a delicious kick of heat.

Best Fall Pasta Recipes: Butternut Squash Pasta

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 40 minutes mins

Total Time: 50 minutes mins

Serves 4

This creamy butternut squash pasta is one of our favorite fall pasta recipes!

• ½ small butternut squash, halved vertically and seeded
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 shallots, coarsely chopped (⅔ cup)
• 3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
• ¾ cup water
• ½ cup raw cashews
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 10 fresh sage leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
• 12 ounces rotini pasta

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• Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• Drizzle the squash with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and place cut side down on the baking sheet. Wrap the shallots and garlic cloves in foil with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and place on the baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes, or until the squash is soft.

• Measure 1 cup of the roasted squash flesh and transfer to a blender with the shallot, peeled garlic, water, cashews, olive oil, nutritional yeast, vinegar, sage, thyme, ¾ teaspoon salt, and several grinds of pepper. Blend until creamy.

• Cook the pasta according to package directions in a pot of salted boiling water. Reserve 1 cup of the hot pasta water.

• Drain the pasta and return to the pot. Stir in the sauce, adding ½ to 1 cup of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce and coat the pasta. Season with ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt. Top with freshly ground black pepper and a few thyme leaves and serve.

Summertime produce is in full swing, and I couldn’t be happier about it! Salads are my specialty, so I’ve created a collection of my best summer salad recipes. They’re perfect for parties, barbecues and summer evenings at home. These recipes have hundreds of five-star reviews, so they’re sure to be a hit on your table.

You’ll find classic potluck salads, such as potato salad and cowboy caviar, international favorites like tabbouleh and caprese salad, along with a variety of fresh green salads, of course. These seasonal salads feature an abundance of fresh greens, tender herbs, and summer vegetables, including tomatoes, cucumbers, green beans, as well as fruits like berries, peaches, and watermelon.

These refreshing salads are perfect for the hottest summer days. Many feature raw produce and require minimal to no cooking. Whether you’ve gone overboard at the farmers’ market or have a garden surplus, you’ll find the solution here.

Bookmark this page and make the most of the season! Which salad will you make first?

Favorite Quinoa Salad

This quinoa salad recipe is the best! Everyone loves this healthy quinoa salad made with quinoa, chickpeas, red bell pepper, cucumber, parsley and lemon. It’s vegan and gluten free, too! Recipe yields 4 medium salads or 8 side salads.

Erin’s Peach & Avocado Green Salad

This summer salad recipe from The Well Plated Cookbook features ripe peaches and avocado over fresh arugula. It’s healthy and delicious! Recipe yields a very large salad (enough for 8 side salads or 3 to 4 main salads); cut the recipe in half for a smaller crowd.

Caprese Pasta Salad

This Caprese pasta salad recipe is easy, delicious and perfect for summertime! Just cook cherry tomatoes with olive oil to make the perfect pasta sauce. Recipe yields 4 modest servings.

Mediterranean Bean Salad

This Mediterranean-style bean salad recipe is delightfully crisp and satisfying. Its fresh flavors include kidney beans, chickpeas, lemon, garlic and leafy herbs. This healthy salad is vegan and gluten free, but mostly just delicious! Recipe yields about six 1-cup servings.

Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

This classic watermelon salad recipe features crumbled feta and fresh mint. Lightly pickled shallots and chopped pistachios make it amazing! Recipe yields 6 to 8 side salads.

Herbed Potato Salad (no mayo!)

This healthy potato salad recipe is full of fresh flavor. It’s mayo-free, easy to make, and sure to be a hit at your potluck! This salad is vegan, egg free and gluten free. Recipe yields 6 side servings.

Spinach Salad

Make this delicious spinach salad recipe to serve with your main dish! It features fresh spinach, creamy goat cheese and seasonal fruit, like raspberries or strawberries. Recipe yields 6 side salads.

Heirloom Caprese Salad

The best Caprese salad you’ll ever have! Great ingredients are the key. Use ripe summer tomatoes, burrata or mozzarella, fresh basil and olive oil. Recipe yields 4 generous or 6 smaller servings.

Cowboy Caviar

This cowboy caviar recipe (also known as Texas caviar) is made from scratch with all-natural ingredients! Serve it as a dip, salsa or salad—it’ll be a hit at your next party. Recipe yields a lot of “caviar,” about 8 cups.

Summertime Fruit Salad

This simple fruit salad recipe is fresh and healthy! It features strawberries, peaches and blueberries with a little balsamic vinegar and basil. It’s a delicious side dish or dessert (for dessert, you can serve it as is or add some whipped cream to make it more decadent). Recipe yields 6 side servings.

Best Tabbouleh

Learn how to make delicious, authentic tabbouleh at home! This tabbouleh (also spelled tabouli) is even better than your favorite Lebanese restaurant’s. It’s made with bulgur wheat, fresh parsley, mint, tomato and cucumber. Recipe yields 6 servings (a little over 1 cup each).

Favorite Chickpea Salad

This irresistible chickpea salad recipe features crisp-tender ingredients like chickpeas, red bell pepper, red onion and celery. Keep this healthy chickpea salad in the fridge—it’s the perfect side salad, snack and meal component. It’s vegan and gluten free, too! Recipe yields 4 generous side salads or 6 medium.

Simple Healthy Slaw

This healthy coleslaw recipe tastes amazing! It’s made with a simple lemon dressing and features cabbage, carrots, toasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds. It’s gluten free and vegan, which means it’s a perfect potluck dish (you might want to double the ingredients if you’re serving a crowd). Recipe yields 4 to 6 side servings.

Fattoush Salad with Mint Dressing

This classic fattoush salad recipe will become your new favorite salad! It’s a versatile salad, and the perfect way to use up those random leftover raw vegetables (the amounts given here are flexible and you can add/substitute any veggies you’d like). Recipe yields 4 large or 6 to 8 side salads.

Easy Tomato Salad

Extra tomatoes? Make this simple tomato salad recipe! It’s delicious, versatile and easy to make. This recipe features ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, soaked red onion, balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Recipe yields 4 to 6 side salads using 1 3/4 pound tomatoes; you can cut the recipe in half by using either the cherry tomatoes or the pound of regular tomatoes.

Garden-Fresh Corn Salad

This fresh corn salad recipe features raw sweet corn, fresh herbs, cucumber, radishes, jalapeño, tomato and more! It’s the perfect summertime salad. Recipe yields 4 to 6 salads.

Thai Mango Salad with Peanut Dressing

This green salad is bursting with fresh Thai flavors and bright colors. It’s great on its own, or as an accompaniment to Thai main dishes. Recipe yields 2 large salads or 4 side salads.

Fresh Black Bean Salad

This Southwestern black bean salad recipe is healthy and delicious! This fresh black bean salad is perfect for potlucks, parties and busy weeks. Recipe yields 4 large or up to 8 side servings.

Vegetarian Italian Chopped Salad

Truly the best Italian chopped salad recipe, with chopped fresh greens and veggies in a simple Italian vinaigrette. This salad is vegetarian and easily vegan. Recipe yields 6 to 8 side servings or 3 to 4 meal-sized servings (a lot). If you store the salad separately from the vinaigrette, it will keep well for up to 4 days.

Layered Panzanella

This panzanella salad recipe is the best! It features loads of ripe tomatoes and fresh summertime produce, homemade croutons, and a light vinaigrette. Layering the ingredients on a large platter is key. Recipe yields 1 large salad, enough for 8 side servings.

Pesto Pasta Salad

This pesto pasta salad recipe is bursting with fresh flavor. It’s light, healthy and easy to make. Perfect for picnics and potlucks! Recipe yields 6 to 8 side servings.

Colorful Strawberry Arugula Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

This large strawberry salad is colorful and delicious! It’s made with arugula, strawberries, goat cheese, sunflower seeds and balsamic vinaigrette. Recipe yields 4 large or 8 side salads.

Lentil Salad

This classic lentil salad recipe is the perfect side dish! It’s easy to make with simple ingredients like cherry tomatoes, lemon and parsley. Recipe yields about 5 cups of salad, enough for 4 hearty portions.

Fresh Herbed Avocado Salad

This salad is for avocado lovers! Sliced avocado, tossed in a lime-honey dressing, covered in a super fresh mix of herbs, radishes and toasted pepitas. Recipe yields 4 generous or 6 smaller servings.

Cucumber Tomato Salad with Greek Dressing

This cucumber tomato salad recipe is light, refreshing and perfect for summer! It features cucumber, cherry tomatoes and optional feta tossed in Greek dressing. Recipe yields 6 side servings.

Green Bean Salad with Toasted Almonds & Feta

This green bean salad is the best! Perfectly cooked green beans are tossed in a lemony dressing with toasted almonds, feta and basil. Recipe yields 4 side servings.

Chopped Greek Salad

This Greek salad recipe is the best! It features chopped romaine lettuce and colorful garden vegetables, plus irresistible olives, feta cheese, and a simple Greek vinaigrette. Recipe yields 6 to 8 side servings or 3 to 4 meal-sized servings (that’s a lot of salad!). If you store the salad separately from the vinaigrette, it will keep well for up to 4 days.

Blistered Green Bean and Corn Quinoa Salad

This summery quinoa salad features sautéed green beans with sweet corn and cherry tomatoes in a simple lemon-basil dressing. Top with toasted sliced almonds (mandatory) and feta (optional)! Recipe yields 6 servings.

Gaby’s Cucumber Salad

Gaby’s cucumber salad recipe is the best cucumber salad I’ve ever had! It’s made with crisp cucumber and creamy avocado tossed in a simple balsamic vinegar dressing. Recipe yields 4 servings.

Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Raw Squash and Feta

This couscous salad with raw squash and bold Mediterranean flavors is a simple summer side dish. Pack up a bowlful for a weekday lunch or serve with a glass of chilled Pinot Grigio or Sauvignan Blanc for dinner. Recipe yields 6 side servings.

Berry Spinach Salad

This salad features fresh raspberries, blueberries, spinach and goat cheese. Tossed in homemade balsamic vinaigrette, it’s the perfect spring and summer side salad! Recipe yields 4 side salads, so multiply the recipe if you’re serving a crowd. The spinach wilts quickly once it comes into contact with vinaigrette, so store the two separately until you’re ready to eat.

Summertime Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Corn and Jalapeño Pesto

This healthy pasta salad features bold summer flavors, including tomatoes, corn and black beans tossed in spicy, fresh pesto! It’s a great vegetarian side dish for potlucks and barbecues. See paragraph above for variations and substitution suggestions! Recipe yields about 8 cups salad, which is enough for 4 main or 8 side servings.