While we’re not thrilled that the weather is once again getting colder, we are excited about the chance to indulge in rich, warming extra-cheesy autumn pasta recipes! Pasta is a great way to warm yourself up after a long day, and there are so many different types of pasta dishes out there. But – obviously – the best ones involve cheese. Here are 10 cheesy pasta recipes to try this autumn.
Miss the green leaves of summer already? This Green Angel Pasta uses the vegetables of harvest season while reminding you of the colors of summer!
Or maybe you love the autumn leaves. If so, you should definitely try Pasta Al Forno with Pumpkin & Pancetta. This pasta dish combines our favorite autumn flavors with the colors of beautiful autumn leaves. | Photo by Food52
If you love edible art that tastes as good as it looks, this pasta-soup hybrid is destined to be your fall favorite. Eating Goat’s Milk Ricotta & Fresh Herb Ravioli with Parmigiano Reggiano Broth & Edible Blossoms is easily as fun as jumping into a pile of leaves.
If you like the idea of a cheesy pasta dish, but crave the smoky, salty elements of salmon over autumn veggies, we have the perfect dish to satisfy your cravings: Smoked Salmon & Goat-Cheese Tortellini with Lemon Pepper Sauce
Nothing comforts on a cool autumn evening like a baked pasta dish topped in cheesy goodness. To fulfill your comfort food craving, try these Cheese and Vegetable-Stuffed Shells. | Photo Credit: Betty Crocker
DIY ravioli is easier than you think and allows you to make tasty fillings you can’t find at the store. Mini Blue Cheese Ravioli makes a great side to grilled steak.
Kale and bacon are fantastic year-round additions to any meal, but they’re better when combined and tucked in a delicate pasta wrapper as Kale, Asiago, and Bacon Agnolotti with Mushroom Topping.
And of course, nothing says autumn like creamy mac ‘n’ cheese baked inside a pumpkin, which is why you MUST try this: Pumpkin Stuffed with Fontina, Italian Sausage, and Macaroni | Photo Credit: Snappy Gourmet
Amanda Doughty
Amanda Doughty considers cheese to be an essential part of her upbringing, as her family owns Anthony's Italian Kitchen, an Italian restaurant in Portland, Maine. She studied creative writing at Emerson, where she was considered an outcast for refusing to touch the disgusting pizza in the Dining Hall. She admits that is a bit of a food snob, especially when it comes to pizza and cheese.
