
11 Autumn-Ready Pasta Recipes to Enjoy
Everyone loves summer, but who can beat those first chilly mornings of Fall when the sun is shining and everything feels fresh? Whether it's back to school or back to routines for you this season—these 11 Autumn Pasta Recipes will have you excited about what's to come! With the flavors of Fall and the comfort of warm pasta—you won't be able to resist a big bowl (or two) after a long day!

Fall Classic Pasta Bake flips the script completely. There's no tomato sauce to be found here. Instead, pumpkin takes its place, ensuring the sweet, rich, and herbaceous sauce has the warmth and glory of autumn in each drop. The tender pasta, the succulent bacon, and the savory chicken breasts all add more dimension and heartiness to the Fall Classic Pasta Bake, but it's the distinct pumpkin sauce that you'll remember most of all. And for good reason!
It's a shame, but summer can't stay forever. Eventually, the leaves will start to turn, and the kids will be heading back to school. But that's not a reason to despair, instead, you can celebrate! It means it's time for fall treats and even more hearty, warming fare, like the Back-to-School Lasagna. If anything can get your kids excited about attending class tomorrow, it's this Back-to-School Lasagna. Layer upon layer of tender lasagna noodles, creamy cheese sauce, and a savory, beefy, and bright tomato meat sauce will ensure there's never a dull bite: in fact, this might be the most exciting pasta you've ever had! Autumn may be here, but there's always time for one more delicious adventure and always room for one more bite!
Classic Baked Ziti is a mainstay of Sunday dinners, with the kind of rich, slow-cooked-tasting sauce that makes people linger at the table for hours. This Classic Baked Ziti takes just over an hour, and yet it has the same savory, meaty flavors that makes everyone lean back in their chairs as recipes with longer cooked times. With tender cooked pasta and deeply creamy ricotta, this dish does more than just delight. A slice of Classic Baked Ziti brings the evening to an incredible finish!

We know that chicken and pasta are a match made in heaven and that anything cooked in a skillet is amazing. So, it's no surprise that this Chicken Pasta Skillet Meal is such a hit! It's got all the goods, like al dente pasta and juicy chicken (surprise!) mixed with a light and zesty sauce. There's a little fresh spinach over here and a little bit of salty parmesan over there to truly create the best dinner dish you've ever tasted. You're sure to fall in love with this Chicken Pasta Skillet Meal! It's got it all!

The fallen leaves won't be the only source of the loud crunch you hear! The tasty trimmings of Crisp Autumn Day Pasta Salad will not only provide a cheerfully noisy eating experience but also lots of festive, fall flavors to bring you that chilly weather joy! The bouncy pasta swirls like a leaf tumbling on the wind with some fresh spinach and crispy celery, juicy fruits, and rich feta cheese. A savory, tangy, homemade dressing is drizzled all over to make all the flavors come to life. This pile of nutritious goodness will basically be asking to be jumped into... with your fork, of course! Celebrate all the tastes and sounds of fall with Crisp Autumn Day Pasta Salad!

Chicken Bacon Pumpkin Pasta Bake takes the idea of a classic pasta bake and adds a sprinkling of fall festivity into each bite! Instead of tomatoes, Chicken Bacon Pumpkin Pasta Bake uses a pumpkin base for its rich, savory sauce, with notes of sage for a true holiday flavor. Seared chicken, crispy bacon, tender pasta; everything gets enhanced when coated in this pumpkin powerhouse and topped with some cheese. Falling head over heels for this bake is as easy as enjoying it!

Whip up a quick weeknight or any night dinner that everyone will fall in love with. This Time-Saver Fettuccine is optimal dinner perfection! Streamline your dinners with plump, juicy shrimp surrounded by resourceful fettuccine, structured in a better-than-ever seasoned sauce alongside the reliably sweet plum tomatoes and tender spinach. The finely tuned Time-Saver Fettuccine will consume your every thought and give your cravings the attention they deserve. Don't waste your time with all of those other choices; this will become a time-honored tradition for your pasta-pining meals. So quick, so easy, so good!

Spaghetti Squash Casserole... a low-carb way to cure that Italian food craving! Tender, flavorful spaghetti squash stand in for the beloved pasta as a guilt-free way to enjoy this dish. Mixed with juicy ground beef, tangy tomato sauce, and melty fontina cheese, it won't feel like you're missing out on anything! So, whether you're trying to lose weight or just take better care of your body, Spaghetti Squash Casserole is the tasty, delicious, healthier dish you'll actually be excited to enjoy!

Roasted savory sausage and sunset-orange, caramel-y sweet potatoes. Tender pasta. Sharp parmesan. Aromatic garlic. All of these wonderful ingredients come together to make a dish even greater than the sum of its great parts; Southern Autumn Pasta. Yes, Southern Autumn Pasta really does bring together Southern cooking and autumn's natural flavor cornucopia, and the results? Well, just taste it for yourself!

For all its pretensions of being a spooky, scary holiday, Halloween's just all about the fun! Even supposedly sinister organ music or foreboding gothic castles take on a certain lighthearted silliness as the weather gets crisper and the trick-or-treaters start wandering the streets. It's in that spirit of festive fun that Boo Bake jumps from the cupboard to make your tastebuds scream in delight! This pasta bake uses pumpkin instead of tomato as the base of its creamy, fragrant, autumnal sauce, and its smooth orange sweet-and-savory flavor will startle you with its deliciousness. The pasta is tender, the cheeses are sharp and creamy, and the bacon topping is crisp and delightful! Boo Bake has put on its favorite Halloween costume and is ready to embrace the season!

When you think of pasta salad, you probably think of sunny backyard barbeques and lounging by the pool in the summer. But why should pasta salad be limited to just a single season? Fall Pasta Salad dresses up for the chilly weather and harvest flavors with style! The tender pasta mixes with tart, autumnal cranberries, crunchy pecans, and bright carrots for a colorful array that rivals the changing leaves outside. The herbaceous dressing includes the sweet and smoky notes of maple syrup, which makes it easy to fall in love with Fall Pasta Salad. This dish proves that you can enjoy your favorites anytime of the year, and you'll most certainly enjoy the Fall Pasta Salad.

























