12 Comforting Pasta Recipes Perfect For Fall Nights

12 Comforting Pasta Recipes Perfect For Fall Nights

12 Comforting Pasta Recipes Perfect For Fall Nights

When the air turns crisp and the cravings kick in, pasta becomes more than just dinner—it’s a warm hug in a bowl. These 12 fall pasta recipes are cozy, satisfying, and packed with seasonal ingredients like pumpkin, mushrooms, roasted garlic, and sage. Whether you’re curled up solo or feeding a hungry crew, these dishes bring the comfort and flavor you need on chilly nights.

🎃 1. Pumpkin Sage Penne

Ingredients:

  • 250g penne pasta
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • ½ cup coconut milk or cashew cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
  • Salt, pepper, pinch of nutmeg

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta until al dente.
  2. Sauté garlic and sage in olive oil until fragrant.
  3. Stir in pumpkin purée and coconut milk.
  4. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  5. Toss pasta into sauce and serve warm.

🍄 2. Mushroom & Thyme Tagliatelle

Ingredients:

  • 250g tagliatelle
  • 2 cups mixed mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • ½ cup veggie broth
  • ¼ cup vegan cream or cashew milk

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta and set aside.
  2. Sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms until browned.
  3. Add thyme and deglaze with broth.
  4. Stir in cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Toss with pasta and serve hot.
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🧅 3. Caramelized Onion & Spinach Spaghetti

Ingredients:

  • 250g spaghetti
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Instructions:

  1. Cook spaghetti and set aside.
  2. Slowly caramelize onions in olive oil (about 20 mins).
  3. Add garlic and spinach, cook until wilted.
  4. Toss with pasta and finish with lemon juice.

🥬 4. Butternut Squash Alfredo

Ingredients:

  • 250g fettuccine
  • 1 cup roasted butternut squash
  • ½ cup soaked cashews
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt, pepper, nutritional yeast

Instructions:

  1. Blend squash, cashews, garlic, lemon juice, and seasonings until smooth.
  2. Cook pasta and reserve ¼ cup pasta water.
  3. Heat sauce, add pasta water to loosen.
  4. Toss with pasta and serve with crispy sage.

🍝 5. Baked Pumpkin Lasagna

Ingredients:

  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1 cup vegan ricotta
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup vegan mozzarella

Instructions:

  1. Cook noodles and preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix pumpkin with ricotta.
  3. Layer noodles, pumpkin mix, marinara, and mozzarella.
  4. Repeat layers and bake for 30–35 minutes.

🧄 6. Roasted Garlic & Kale Fusilli

Ingredients:

  • 250g fusilli
  • 1 head garlic
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Chili flakes, lemon zest

Instructions:

  1. Roast garlic at 375°F for 30 mins.
  2. Cook pasta and sauté kale in olive oil.
  3. Mash roasted garlic into kale, add chili flakes and zest.
  4. Toss with pasta and serve.

🥕 7. Sweet Potato & Spinach Shells

Ingredients:

  • 250g pasta shells
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Nutmeg, salt, pepper

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta and set aside.
  2. Sauté garlic and spinach until wilted.
  3. Mix sweet potato with coconut milk and seasonings.
  4. Combine everything and serve warm.

🌰 8. Walnut Pesto Rigatoni

Ingredients:

  • 250g rigatoni
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • 2 cups kale or arugula
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Olive oil, salt

Instructions:

  1. Blend walnuts, greens, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil into pesto.
  2. Cook pasta and toss with pesto.
  3. Garnish with roasted squash or vegan parmesan.

🍅 9. Tomato & White Bean Pasta Bake

Ingredients:

  • 250g pasta
  • 1 can white beans
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ½ cup vegan cheese

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta and preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix pasta, beans, sauce, garlic, and basil.
  3. Transfer to baking dish, top with cheese.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes until bubbly.

🧆 10. Vegan Meatball Marinara Linguine

Ingredients:

  • 250g linguine
  • 1 cup vegan meatballs
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • Garlic, herbs

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta and heat meatballs in marinara.
  2. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Serve meatballs and sauce over pasta.
  4. Garnish with basil and vegan parmesan.

🥒 11. Roasted Veggie Orzo

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2 cups roasted fall veggies (zucchini, squash, carrots)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Fresh parsley

Instructions:

  1. Roast veggies at 400°F for 25 mins.
  2. Cook orzo and drain.
  3. Toss orzo with veggies, oil, lemon, and parsley.

🧀 12. Smoky Vegan Mac & Cheese

Ingredients:

  • 250g elbow pasta
  • 1 cup cashew cheese sauce
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp mustard

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta and drain.
  2. Mix cheese sauce with seasonings.
  3. Combine with pasta and serve stovetop or bake for 20 mins.

🍂 Final Thoughts

Fall pasta is more than just a meal—it’s a mood. These 12 recipes bring together the best of the season: warm spices, roasted veggies, creamy sauces, and hearty textures. Whether you’re cooking for one or feeding a table full of hungry humans, these dishes deliver comfort, flavor, and just enough indulgence to make any night feel special.


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