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Chilly weather, colorful leaves, and comfort food cravings can only mean one thing: It’s time to bring out the best fall pasta recipes. Whether you’re in the mood for a cozy bowl of cheesy baked pasta or want to try something seasonal like Ree Drummond’s pumpkin ravioli, this list of pasta recipes is packed with hearty ideas to match every autumn appetite. You’ll find easy weeknight meals, game day favorites (hello, buffalo chicken pasta), and dishes loaded with fall ingredients like butternut squash, kale, cauliflower, and canned pumpkin. A few of them are even festive enough to serve as unexpected Thanksgiving sides. From creamy to savory to just plain comforting, there’s something here for every kind of pasta lover. And because many of these recipes use pantry staples, you can whip them up without a last-minute grocery run.
These comforting fall pasta recipes are also perfect for busy back-to-school nights when you need dinner on the table fast. (Everyone knows that this time of year can be hectic with football practice, bake sales, and everything else you might be juggling!) Try a 30-minute bowtie pasta, a one-pot beef and noodles dish, or a creamy skillet mac and cheese. Pair them with roasted fall vegetables or a crisp fall salad, and you’ll have an easy dinner recipe that practically makes itself.
Beef Noodle Casserole
This is the kind of stick-to-your-ribs dinner that hits just right when the weather cools down. It’s layered with ground beef, egg noodles, a rich tomato sauce, and plenty of cheese—simple ingredients that turn into something magic once they’re baked together. Perfect for cozy nights or feeding a hungry crew after a long day of school and practice.
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Will Dickey
Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Creamy, savory, and just a little indulgent, this pasta is packed with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and tender seared chicken in a rich parmesan sauce. Add a big leafy salad or some roasted Brussels sprouts and you’ve got a fall dinner worth remembering.
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C.W. Newell
Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo
When your schedule’s packed and the days are getting shorter, this slow cooker Alfredo is a lifesaver. The sauce cooks low and slow while you go about your day, and by dinnertime, you’ve got a velvety, garlicky pasta that tastes like it took hours—because it did, but your slow cooker did all the work.
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Stacy Allen
Chicken Tetrazzini
This baked pasta dish feels like a warm hug on a chilly night. It’s full of tender chicken, mushrooms, and spaghetti all folded into a creamy sauce and baked until golden and bubbly. It’s a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it reheats beautifully, which makes it perfect for busy fall weeks.
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Ryan Liebe
Cajun Chicken Pasta
This one brings the heat—and it just so happens to be perfect for shaking things up when fall dinners start to feel a little too beige. The creamy Cajun-spiced sauce clings to the pasta and the blackened chicken adds that smoky kick. Its bold and hearty, and just the thing to warm you up as the temperatures drop!
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Will Dickey
Chili Mac and Cheese
Hearty beef chili meets gooey mac and cheese with this family-friendly recipe. It’s so good, even picky eaters will ask for a second helping!
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C.W. Newell
Butternut Squash Lasagna
This seasonal lasagna is packed with fall flavors thanks to the butternut squash sauce, fresh sage, and Italian sausage. Oh, and it’s layered with lots of melty cheese.
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Caitlin Bensel
Baked Spaghetti
This comforting baked spaghetti is incredibly versatile. You can swap out the beef for half Italian sausage, or even use ground chicken or ground turkey instead. No matter what, it’s sure to warm you right up.
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Ryan Liebe
Buffalo Chicken Pasta
It’s creamy, spicy, and loaded with chicken. Basically, the perfect dinner while watching football on TV.
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Antonis Achiellos
Baked Orecchiette with Bacon Breadcrumbs
Your family won’t even notice the spinach in this cheesy pasta, especially when it’s topped with a pile of crispy bacon-infused breadcrumbs. Best of all? It can go straight from the oven to the table!
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Ryan Liebe
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
It’s pumpkin season! So why not use the fall ingredient in all your favorite recipes—including mac and cheese? In this recipe, pumpkin bechamel adds a creamy, earthy flavor to the three types of cheese.
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Caitlin Bensel
Chicken Parm Lasagna
You’ve had lasagna and chicken parm, but how about chicken parm lasagna? This inventive dish combines the two popular pasta dishes into one bubbly, crispy crowd-pleaser.
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Ryan Liebe
Loaf Pan Lasagna with Butternut Squash and Sausage
To give lasagna an autumnal twist, layer it with butternut squash cream sauce and sausage! Bake it until crispy on top, and you might just finish the whole pan!
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Ralph Smith
Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta
Just like your favorite butternut squash soup, this pasta recipe is creamy, comforting, and full of fall flavor. To save you time during the prep work, look for bags of pre-cut butternut squash in the produce section of the super market.
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Caitlin Bensel
Baked Pasta with Sausage, Kale, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
This baked pasta recipe simply screams cozy night in! It has kale, Italian sausage, and sun-dried tomatoes and is topped with tons of melty cheese.
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Ralph Smith
One-Pot French Onion Pasta
This pasta went viral on TikTok for a reason—it’s loaded with flavor! It’s like a mash-up between a cheesy baked pasta dish and a French onion soup.
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Caitlin Bensel
Cheeseburger Casserole
This dish takes mac and cheese to the next level by adding ground beef and a crispy panko breading topping. It’s perfect for both kids and adults alike.
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Caitlin Bensel
Pumpkin Ravioli
If you have leftover pumpkin puree, add this easy ravioli to your list! It’s naturally sweet and full of autumnal flavor thanks to the pumpkin.
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Hector Manuel Sanchez
Bowtie Pasta
This pasta has a little bit of everything—sausage, broccoli, parmesan cheese, and a creamy sauce. Oh, and it’s ready in just 30 minutes!
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Will Dickey
Homemade Hamburger Helper
Yes, you can make this childhood favorite from scratch! It’s just as saucy, meaty, and scrumptious. But the best part is that it’s so easy!
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Will Dickey
Beef and Noodles
Frozen egg noodles are the key to this hearty beef stew. They’re cooked directly in the broth, so they soak up all that delicious flavor.
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Will Dickey
Pumpkin Lasagna Roll-Ups
Pumpkin puree gives this lasagna a smooth and creamy filling—with a hint of fall flavor! A touch of nutmeg and fresh chopped sage really brings the whole thing together.
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Ryan Liebe
Orecchiette with Butternut Squash, Kale, and Sausage
There’s so much to love about this fall pasta recipe from the spicy Italian sausage to the hearty butternut squash and healthy kale. It’s hard to beat!
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Ryan Dausch
Best Lasagna Ever
A baked lasagna is so cheesy, saucy, and comforting—it’s perfect for chilly fall nights. And as Ree says, “it’s the easiest thing in the world.”
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Ralph Smith
Turkey Tetrazzini
Put leftover roast turkey or chicken to good use with this comforting pasta dish. It’s great for Thanksgiving leftovers or any fall occasion.
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Ryan Dausch
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
What makes this mac and cheese so special? Not only is it made with creamy butternut squash puree, but it also has savory caramelized onions and lots of cheese!
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Ryan Dausch
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