14 Pumpkin Pasta Recipes Perfect For Fall

When the cooler breezes of fall blow in, we’re all looking for delicious pumpkin recipes to whip up. Pumpkin and pasta are a perfect pairing, especially when it comes to crafting cozy fall dinners. The natural sweetness and earthy richness of pumpkin can combine with the soft chew of pasta, making it a versatile ingredient in a range of pasta recipes. Be it canned pumpkin or roasted cubes of fresh squash, we have a recipe to incorporate this fall gourd into your lasagna or linguine.

Capture the flavor and spirit of the season by making these festive ravioli. The pasta is stuffed with pumpkin puree, which also makes an appearance in the pasta recipe itself. Shape each ravioli like the fall squash and finish it all with nutty sage brown butter sauce.

Warm up a cool autumn night by combining spicy chorizo sausage with sweet pumpkin puree. This stuffed shells recipe is quick to make and features chopped leafy greens hidden in the creamy pasta filling for added nutrients. A final drizzle of basil pesto and a generous handful of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and Fontina bring the whole dish together.

If you need to satisfy a pumpkin craving in a hurry, this microwave pasta recipe is ready to eat in just 10 minutes. Pumpkin puree adds an autumnal flavor and helps create a creamy, cheesy texture in the sauce. Each stage is made in a standard ceramic mug to minimize clean-up and you can eat it right out of the cup as well.

Tender chunks of beer-braised pork simmer with chipotle, pumpkin and warm spices for a chili that's smoky and just a little sweet. A dollop of pumpkin cream on top makes it feel extra special.

Many recipes use pumpkin puree in the sauce or perhaps cubes of the squash roasted and tossed in. This uses pumpkin puree to make the pasta noodles themselves, creating tasty orange ribbons of fettuccine. The noodles are tossed in a simple brown butter sage sauce to finish the dish.

Chunky pieces of roasted pumpkin adds heft to a simple weeknight dinner. The pumpkin gets tossed with blanched broccoli rabe and rich, savory pancetta. Orecchiette is the pasta shape of choice, where it can easily be speared on a fork with the veggies for the perfect bite.

If you’re new to homemade pasta-making, this is a great place to start. Chef Michael Tusk walks you through the simple steps for making golden sheets of fresh pasta (or you can buy store-bought if you wish), which are then turned into delicate but fuss-free cannelloni. The filling is a rich roasted pumpkin puree, flavored with sage and plenty of creamy ricotta cheese.

Once simmered in cream, pumpkin can offer a rich texture to a cheesy Alfredo sauce. Paired with cheese tortellini, this hearty pasta dish is perfect for a cool fall night. A small pinch of nutmeg adds a subtle touch of spice that won’t overpower the delicate squash.

This rich and filling lasagna has layers of creamy béchamel, cheesy ricotta, and earthy-sweet pumpkin. There are pops of sautéed escarole and caramelized butternut squash thrown in as well to create layers of texture and flavor. Instead of a traditional mozzarella topping, this version is covered in shredded Fontina or Gouda to complement the nutty filling.

Pumpkin and Italian sausage are a match made in heaven, where the sweet, earthy flavors of the squash are balanced by the rich spices of seasoned pork. In this recipe, canned pumpkin simmers with rich cream and warm spices to make a silky sauce that wraps around penne pasta like a dream. The warm and comforting pasta pairs perfectly with a crisp spinach and apple salad.

Warm, soft, pumpkin ravioli is a seasonal treat when the weather turns cool. This recipe uses a clever hack by opting for store-bought wonton wrappers to save you the trouble of making homemade pasta sheets. Each bite of finished ravioli bursts with the flavor of the chili-scented pumpkin filling mixed with a toasted brown butter and pine nut sauce.

A touch of dark brown sugar helps mellow the earthiness of canned pumpkin in this easy pasta dish that comes together in one pan. A combination of toasted garlic and ginger give the sauce a fragrant base, which is topped with crispy, olive oil-fried herbs. Keep the recipe vegetarian or add a protein of your choice, like crumbled sausage or crunchy pancetta.

Capture the flavor and spirit of the season by making these festive ravioli. The pasta is stuffed with pumpkin puree, which also makes an appearance in the pasta recipe itself. Shape each ravioli like the fall squash and finish it all with nutty sage brown butter sauce.