15 Fall Pasta Recipes That Are Perfect for Dinner Packed with autumnal flavors and delicious seasonal ingredients, you'll love each one of them. Close Credit: Yunhee Kim Both versatile and crowd-pleasing, pasta is one of those pantry staples that are quick and luxurious—that's why it's such a perfect candidate for weeknight dinners, entertaining, or just about any meal. As the weather cools and fall kicks into high gear, you can keep the pasta dishes coming by giving them an autumnal spin with peak vegetables and squash and exploring the heartier side of this favorite dish type. Let our fall pasta recipes guide you into the season. 14 Fall One-Pot Meals You'll Want to Make on Repeat 01 of 15 Orecchiette With Butternut Squash and Sage Butternut squash adds a fall touch to this seasonal take on pasta, while the sage will infuse it with a savory flair that'll be hard to beat. View Recipe 02 of 15 Butternut-and-Boursin Shells Credit: Yunhee Kim Fans of mac and cheese won't be disappointed by this decadent version. It's easier than making cheese sauce, and it's packed with vegetables so you can feel good about scooping up seconds. The sauce's bright orange color comes from sweet, nutty butternut squash purée and the luxuriously rich cheesiness is added with creamy garlicky Boursin cheese and pasta cooking water. View Recipe 23 Fall Salad Recipes That Are Packed With Autumnal Flavor 03 of 15 One-Pan Pasta Credit: Maxwell Cozzi Minimal prep with maximum flavor? Yes, please. This fan-favorite linguine dish is one of our most popular recipes and is sure to become your weeknight dinner go-to. Cherry and grape tomatoes are available in clamshells year-round, lending the dish a hint of tomato acidity without a long simmer on the stove. View Recipe 04 of 15 Caramelized Fennel, Celery, and Sardine Pasta Credit: Brie Goldman Packed with flavor and nutrients, it’s a light yet satisfying dish that can be made all year round, but especially on a chilly fall night View Recipe 05 of 15 Cacio e Pepe With Lemon Simple and irresistible, this classic pasta is made with elemental ingredients like cheese and freshly cracked pepper. It's dinner party-worthy and also one of the easiest pasta dishes to put together on a busy fall night. Simply put, this impressive dish never disappoints. Keep the ingredients on hand and dinner is just minutes away. View Recipe 06 of 15 Rigatoni With Sausage and Fennel This simple sausage and fennel pasta brings plenty of rich fall flavor to the table. Give the dish a restaurant-style finish by drizzling it with olive oil and garnishing it with fennel fronds, lemon wedges, and arugula. And don't skip the extra Parmesan! View Recipe 07 of 15 Spaghetti With Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Credit: Yunhee Kim Add pasta to the winning pairing of Brussels and bacon and you have a full meal. This 30-minute entrée pairs crispy bacon and lightly caramelized Brussels sprouts with everyone's favorite long noodle in an easy, cheesy sauce. View Recipe 08 of 15 Spaghetti With Shrimp and Olives Shrimp might seem light and summery—especially when paired with cherry tomatoes—but by adding rosemary, capers, and olives to the mix, the result is one hearty and totally delicious dish autumnal meal. Bonus points: This entrée will be on the table in just 20 minutes. View Recipe 09 of 15 Skillet Shrimp and Orzo Credit: Hector Sanchez This paella-inspired, one-pan recipe is fancy enough for company but also easy enough for a quick dinner. Al dente pieces of orzo take the place of the usual rice in this dish; they soak up the tomato-based sauce and plenty of shrimp flavor. View Recipe 10 of 15 Creamy Baked Ziti Credit: Bryan Gardner Feed a crowd with this creamy baked ziti, which is perfect for when the weather starts to cool and you want to get back to cooking in the oven. For a spin, instead of ricotta, this version uses a favorite ingredient: cream cheese. It's a total win. View Recipe 11 of 15 Test Kitchen's Favorite Spaghetti and Meatballs Credit: Alpha Smoot What's the secret to really delicious meatballs? The answer isn't breadcrumbs! Our test kitchen's favorite recipe swaps out some of the ground beef for chopped mushrooms, which adds a rich umami flavor that's just right for fall. In addition to being totally delicious, these meatballs also reduce meat consumption and increase vegetable intake. View Recipe 12 of 15 Ravioli With Roasted Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Capers Credit: Kate Sears This easy weeknight riff on pasta alla Norma upgrades store-bought cheese ravioli by tossing it with a hearty mix of roasted eggplant, cherry tomatoes, shallots, and capers. Making the sauce in the oven frees you from attending to it on the stovetop and the ravioli cooks up in minutes. View Recipe 13 of 15 One-Pan Orecchiette With Chickpeas and Olives Credit: Alpha Smoot Another one-pan wonder, orecchiette's indented shape creates the perfect cradle for a creamy pan sauce with bites of chickpeas and Kalamata olives. Woody rosemary lends a hearty fall flavor and a fresh baby arugula adds a peppery green finish. View Recipe 14 of 15 Penne With Creamy Pumpkin Sauce Not your typical fall pasta recipe, but certainly an autumnal treat for the whole family. Canned pumpkin puree isn't only good for pie—here, it becomes a creamy sauce for penne, topped with deliciously crunchy fried rosemary. View Recipe 15 of 15 Macaroni and Cheese Credit: Bryan Gardner Martha's macaroni and cheese is a favorite comfort food—and always a crowd pleaser. Whether you serve it for family dinner or a Thanksgiving side, you know the casserole dish will be empty and everyone will be full and happy. View Recipe Explore more: Recipes Ingredients Pasta and Grains Quick & Easy Pasta Recipes