When fall rolls around, I crave one thing—comfort food. You know that warm, creamy pasta that fills the whole kitchen with cozy smells? Yep, that’s what I’m talking about. So, I made this list of 15 fall pasta recipes that are creamy, cozy, and bursting with flavor. Every recipe is simple, rich, and made for chilly evenings.
You and I can cook these easily—no fancy skills needed. Let’s taste the comfort of autumn, one bowl at a time.
1. Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta
Ingredients:
- Butternut squash puree
- Heavy cream
- Fresh sage leaves
- Parmesan cheese
- Pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Looks and Tastes: Golden-orange sauce hugging every noodle. It’s creamy, smooth, and a little sweet from the squash.
How to Make it: Roast or steam the squash until soft, then blend it. Cook pasta and drain. In a pan, heat olive oil, add sage leaves, and then pour in squash puree, cream, and cheese. Mix well. Toss in pasta and season.
2. Mushroom & Garlic Cream Pasta
Ingredients:
- Mixed mushrooms (button, cremini, or portobello)
- Garlic cloves
- Butter
- Heavy cream
- Fresh parsley
- Pasta (fettuccine or spaghetti)
- Salt & pepper
Looks and Tastes: Creamy brown sauce with slices of mushrooms and specks of green parsley. Earthy, garlicky, and buttery.
How to Make it: Cook pasta. In a pan, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add mushrooms until golden. Pour in cream and let it thicken. Toss pasta in and sprinkle parsley.
3. Pumpkin Sage Baked Pasta
Ingredients:
- Canned pumpkin puree
- Heavy cream
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Pasta shells
- Fresh sage
- Breadcrumbs
- Salt & pepper
Looks and Tastes: Bubbly top with crispy golden cheese. Inside, creamy orange pumpkin filling with a hint of sage.
How to Make it: Cook pasta shells. Mix pumpkin, cream, sage, salt, and pepper. Combine with pasta. Pour into a baking dish, top with cheese and breadcrumbs, then bake until bubbly.
4. Kale & Sausage One-Pot Pasta
Ingredients:
- Italian sausage (crumbled)
- Kale (chopped)
- Garlic
- Chicken broth
- Cream cheese
- Pasta (penne)
- Salt & pepper
Looks and Tastes: Creamy sauce with green kale and savory sausage. Comforting, rich, and slightly tangy.
How to Make it: Cook sausage in a large pot. Add garlic and kale. Pour in broth and pasta, cook until done. Stir in cream cheese. Mix until smooth and creamy.
5. Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Pasta
Ingredients:
- Yellow onions (sliced thin)
- Goat cheese
- Olive oil
- Fresh thyme
- Pasta (farfalle or linguine)
- Salt & pepper
Looks and Tastes: Sweet golden onions with creamy white goat cheese melted into the pasta. Tangy, sweet, and savory all at once.
How to Make it: Slowly cook onions in olive oil until caramelized. Cook pasta. Toss pasta with onions and goat cheese until creamy. Add thyme, salt, and pepper.
6. Butternut Ravioli in Brown Butter
Ingredients:
- Butternut squash ravioli (store-bought or homemade)
- Butter
- Fresh sage leaves
- Crushed walnuts
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper
Looks and Tastes: Light brown sauce with crisp sage leaves and toasted nuts. Nutty, buttery, and sweet from the squash.
How to Make it: Boil ravioli. In a pan, melt butter until golden. Add sage and walnuts. Toss ravioli gently in butter. Sprinkle cheese on top.
7. Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Ingredients:
- Jumbo pasta shells
- Ricotta cheese
- Spinach (cooked and drained)
- Garlic
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper
Looks and Tastes: Creamy white sauce with green spinach peeking out. Cheesy, soft, and smooth.
How to Make it: Cook pasta shells. Mix spinach, ricotta, salt, and pepper. Fill shells. Arrange in a dish with garlic cream sauce and bake until bubbling.
8. Sweet Potato Alfredo
Ingredients:
- Sweet potatoes (boiled and mashed)
- Milk or cream
- Butter
- Garlic
- Pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper
Looks and Tastes: Light orange sauce coating every strand. Sweet, buttery, and cheesy.
How to Make it: Mash sweet potatoes. Melt butter and garlic in a pan. Add mash and milk to form a sauce. Mix in cheese. Toss with pasta.
9. Sausage, Mushroom & Spinach Penne
Ingredients:
- Italian sausage
- Mushrooms
- Spinach
- Garlic
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Pasta (penne)
- Salt & pepper
Looks and Tastes: Creamy, loaded with mushrooms and sausage. Rich, savory, and slightly earthy.
How to Make it: Cook sausage. Add garlic and mushrooms. Pour in cream, then spinach. Toss with pasta and cheese.
10. Roasted Cauliflower & Bacon Pasta
Ingredients:
- Cauliflower florets
- Bacon (chopped)
- Garlic
- Heavy cream
- Lemon zest
- Pasta (rigatoni)
- Salt & pepper
Looks and Tastes: Crispy bacon bits, roasted cauliflower, and a light creamy sauce. Smoky, tangy, and full of crunch.
How to Make it: Roast cauliflower and bacon until crispy. Mix with cream sauce and pasta. Add lemon zest for brightness.
11. Pumpkin & Sage Tagliatelle
Ingredients:
- Pumpkin puree
- Fresh sage
- Butter
- Cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Nutmeg
- Tagliatelle pasta
- Salt & pepper
Looks and Tastes: Bright orange creamy sauce with hints of nutmeg and sage. Sweet, spiced, and silky.
How to Make it: Melt butter and sage in a pan. Add pumpkin, cream, nutmeg, and cheese. Toss with pasta.
12. Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Bake
Ingredients:
- Broccoli florets
- Cheddar cheese
- Milk or cream
- Pasta (macaroni or penne)
- Butter
- Flour
- Salt & pepper
Looks and Tastes: Golden crust with gooey cheese inside. Cheesy, creamy, and veggie-packed.
How to Make it: Make cheese sauce with butter, flour, milk, and cheddar. Mix with pasta and broccoli. Bake until bubbly.
13. Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini
Ingredients:
- Cheese tortellini
- Crushed tomatoes
- Garlic
- Cream
- Basil leaves
- Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Looks and Tastes: Deep red sauce with creamy swirls. Tangy, rich, and full of tomato-basil aroma.
How to Make it: Cook tortellini. Sauté garlic in olive oil. Add tomatoes and cream. Toss pasta in sauce, top with basil and cheese.
14. Roasted Red Pepper Penne
Ingredients:
- Roasted red peppers
- Garlic
- Cream cheese
- Olive oil
- Pasta (penne)
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper
Looks and Tastes: Orange-red sauce that’s creamy and slightly smoky. Sweet peppers balance the savory flavor.
How to Make it: Blend roasted peppers, garlic, and cream cheese. Heat in a pan, toss with pasta and cheese.
15. Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta
Ingredients:
- Cooked chicken breast (shredded)
- Pesto sauce
- Heavy cream
- Garlic
- Pasta (fusilli or penne)
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper
Looks and Tastes: Green and creamy with specks of cheese. Savory pesto flavor and juicy chicken bites.
How to Make it: Warm pesto and cream in a pan. Add garlic, chicken, and pasta. Stir and coat evenly.
Final Thoughts
You and I both know there’s no better way to celebrate chilly evenings than a big bowl of creamy pasta. These fall pasta recipes are everything I love about this season—comfort, warmth, and bold flavor.
Each one is easy enough for weeknights but delicious enough to impress guests. Whether you’re craving creamy pumpkin pasta, cozy mushroom dishes, or baked cheesy shells, you’ll find something here that feels like autumn in every bite.
So grab your favorite pot, put on your comfy sweater, and let’s make fall taste amazing—one pasta bowl at a time.
