Posted on Oct 18, 2020

24 Cozy Fall Pasta Dishes For When You Want To Treat Yourself

Don't be upsetti, eat some spaghetti.

by Hannah Loewentheil

BuzzFeed Staff

And that's especially true right now, as temperatures start to drop and cozy, cold weather-approved meal ideas are even more crave-worthy than usual. Below are a ton of comforting pasta recipes to try for fall and winter — including versions that are vegetarian, vegan, and tailored for the slow cooker or Instant Pot.

A bowl of spaghetti in butternut squash sauce with bacon bits.

Eggplant cooking in tomato sauce with basil.

Penne with sautéed eggplant in a tomato pesto sauce.

Shiitake mushrooms and Brussels sprouts on a counter top.

A bowl of orecchiette with Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, and Parmesan flakes.

A casserole dish filled with golden brown baked broccoli pasta.

A plate of cheesy broccoli pasta with a crispy top layer.

An Instant Pot filled with ziti, tomato sauce, and a bowl of Parmesan cheese to the side.

A spoon scooping some chicken parmesan pasta with melted mozzarella.

A pot with cooked bowtie noodles, wilted spinach, and mushrooms.

A pot with creamy mushroom and spinach bowtie pasta with lots of shredded Parmesan.

Uncooked shells stuffed with a cheesy pesto mixture.

Baked shells stuffed with cheese and pesto in a pumpkin sauce.

Ingredients for one-pan tomato spinach gnocchi in small bowls.

A skillet with gnocchi in a creamy tomato sauce with spinach.

Sautéd mushrooms being poured into creamy pumpkin sauce.

Ziti in creamy pumpkin sauce with kale and mushrooms.

A cast iron skillet filled with super cheesy lasagna.

A spatula lifting up a slice of cheesy Caprese skillet lasagna.

A bowl of bowtie pasta in a creamy sauce with crumbled sausage, tomatoes, and basil.

A bowl of spaghetti with lentil Bolognese and fresh parsley.

Tongs taking a serving of spicy Cajun shrimp pasta with peppers and herbs from a cast iron skillet.

A bowl of chicken tortellini in creamy alfredo sauce.

A close-up of creamy tortellini with shredded chicken.

A baking dish filled with mac 'n' cheese topped with bread crumbs.

A close-up of mac 'n' cheese with creamy brie and bread crumbs.

A big skillet of bacon and Brussels sprouts pasta with pesto and Parmesan cheese.

A plate of bacon and Brussels sprouts pesto pasta shells.

A fork twirling spaghetti in creamy spinach and avocado sauce.

A Dutch oven filled with shredded beef ragu in tomato sauce.

A bowl of tagliatelle with shredded beef ragu, Parmesan, and basil.

A plate of spaghetti with mushrooms, crispy bacon, and fresh herbs.

A sheet pan topped with roasted cauliflower.

Rigatoni with roasted cauliflower and pine nuts on a plate.

Pumpkin cacio e pepe in a Dutch oven.

A bowl of creamy pumpkin cacio e pepe.

A baking dish filled with penne topped with caramelized onions and melted Gruyère cheese.

Pancetta cooking in a skillet.

Crispy gnocchi with cubes of butternut squash, sage, and pancetta.

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