55 Delicious Pasta Dishes to Make this Fall

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55 Delicious Pasta Dishes to Make this Fall2/54 Creamy Pumpkin Tortellini 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Pumpkin Tortellini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My kids love the creamy, rich sauce on these tortellinis so much that they don’t even realize there’s pumpkin inside. Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best nutty and delicious flavor. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 363 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 610mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein. 3/54 Spicy

Diabetic exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch

Pork and Butternut Squash Ragu Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is a marvelously spicy combo that’s perfect for cooler fall weather and satisfying after a day spent outdoors. —Monica Osterhaus, Paducah, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 cup ragu: 195 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 426mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch. 4/54 Sicilian Mac & Cheese 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sicilian Mac & Cheese Recipe photo by Taste

of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To give our mac and cheese a Sicilian touch, we mix sausage, basil and fennel with three cheeses for an incredibly comforting casserole. —Michael Cohen, Los Angeles, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 814 calories, 49g fat (25g saturated fat), 189mg cholesterol, 1610mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 37g protein. 5/54 6/54 Spinach Tortellini 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spinach Tortellini with Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe photo by Isabella Cassini Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: I enjoy all things pasta, and tortellini is my favorite

the Recipe Creator: I enjoy all things pasta, and tortellini is my favorite. The flavor of this dish is amazing. Even my husband, who hates pasta of any kind, loves it! It’s a great recipe for non-spinach fans to try, too. —Jenny Dubinsky, Inwood, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 404 calories, 22g fat (13g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 810mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein. 7/54 Chorizo Pumpkin Pasta 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a busy student, and this spicy-sweet pasta

makes a perfect quick dinner

makes a perfect quick dinner. Even better, it works on a bigger scale to feed a bunch of friends. —Christine Yang, Syracuse, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 471 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 847mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. 8/54 Short Rib Ragu 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Short Rib Ragu over Pappardelle Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: An irresistible sauce gives the beef in this short rib ragu another dimension of

Short ribs are my crowd-pleaser weekend meal for all occasions

flavor. Nearly any starchy side, such as potatoes or polenta, will work in place of the pasta. Short ribs are my crowd-pleaser weekend meal for all occasions. —Missy Raho, Morristown, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup ragu over 3/4 cup pasta: 302 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 328mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein. 9/54 Ricotta Gnocchi with Spinach & Gorgonzola Test Kitchen Approved Ricotta Gnocchi with Spinach & Gorgonzola Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my

family comes for a visit, they always ask me to make this unique dish for dinner. Homemade cheesy gnocchi is topped with a rich sauce made with butternut squash, spinach and Gorgonzola.— Brud Holland, Watkins Glen, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups gnocchi with 3/4 cup spinach mixture: 833 calories, 35g fat (17g saturated fat), 248mg cholesterol, 1420mg sodium, 101g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 7g fiber), 29g protein. 10/54 Quick and Simple Meatballs 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Oven-Baked Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 48 meatballs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Keep

a batch of these meatballs in your freezer for an easy weeknight meal

a batch of these meatballs in your freezer for an easy weeknight meal. This simple meatball recipe can be used for pizzas, sub sandwiches, in soups and more. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3 meatballs: 276 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 533mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein. 11/54 Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta 71 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I try to make foods that are

If you like, use reduced-fat cheese and ground turkey for a lighter version

not only kid friendly, but are also easy to reheat since my husband works long hours and often eats later than our children. If you like, use reduced-fat cheese and ground turkey for a lighter version. —Melissa Stevens, Elk River, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 389 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 565mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 12/54 Cheddar Spirals 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheddar Spirals Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 50 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our kids always loved

My kids love to stuff spiral pasta inside bread for

this cheesy pasta and would sample a spoonful right from the slow cooker when they walked by. Adding cocktail sausages, sliced Polish sausage or cubed ham makes it a hearty dinner. —Heidi Ferkovich, Park Falls, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 260 calories, 19g fat (13g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 415mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. 13/54 Garlic Bread Pasta Torte 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My kids love to stuff spiral pasta inside bread for

a clever dinner torte

a clever dinner torte. We save the bread crusts to make garlicky croutons for salad. —Melissa Birdsong, Waleska, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 slice (calculated without additional marinara sauce): 409 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 752mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. 14/54 Festive Fall Tortellini Toss 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings (2/3 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fall is my favorite season and I love the foods of autumn, such as mushrooms, squash, apples and walnuts. I combined these all

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 medium-fat meat

with pasta to make a delicious side dish perfect for sharing at a potluck; the recipe can easily be doubled and can be served either warm or at room temperature. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 148 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 medium-fat meat. 15/54 Pepperoni Penne Carbonara 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pepperoni Penne Carbonara Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sun-dried tomatoes and turkey

pepperoni lend fantastic flavor to this creamy, hearty pasta dish

pepperoni lend fantastic flavor to this creamy, hearty pasta dish. It’s a great change of pace from everyday spaghetti. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 483 calories, 29g fat (17g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 1245mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. 16/54 Lasagna Casserole 91 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lasagna Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While growing up, I always wanted this meal on my birthday. Mother made the sauce from scratch, but now I use

store-bought spaghetti sauce to save time

store-bought spaghetti sauce to save time. Replace the ground beef with Italian sausage if you want more spice. —Deb Morrison, Skiatook, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 667 calories, 30g fat (14g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 1209mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 44g protein. 17/54 Cheese & Pumpkin-Filled Manicotti 17 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our family adores autumn and anything to do with pumpkins! This warm, comforting recipe is so easy to put together on a cool

fall weeknight

fall weeknight. When I have time, I make homemade ravioli and tortellini using this same filling. It also works well in stuffed shells. —Mandy Howison, Renfrew, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 2 stuffed manicotti shells: 392 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 704mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein. 18/54 Creamy Skillet Noodles with Peas 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve made this creamy noodle side for years. Since kids and adults go for it, I keep the ingredients on hand at all

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