Top 10 Fall Pasta Recipes

Even with fall here, I'm not ready to let go of the pesto made from the basil I grew in my garden over the summer. I just harvested the last of it, and some of it is going in the freezer, while some is being used in this fabulously rich and hearty dish.

It's difficult to find a cheesier pasta than this one! It's creamy and flavorful and very satisfying. You can also make this with precooked meatballs or chopped cooked chicken or turkey.

Hmmm, I seem to be craving very rich and hearty recipes. Well, that's okay - the cooler weather works off the calories. Right? This delicious recipe is the perfect variation of macaroni and cheese. Yum.

This super easy recipe, from One Pot Pasta, is made in one skillet, so you don't have to bring a huge pot of water to a boil. Even on cool evenings, I still don't like that chore. And since the pasta cooks right in the sauce, it has tons of flavor and the best al dente texture.

This is the recipe I pull out when I need some serious comforting. The flavors and textures of this dish are just sublime. And it's perfect for fall, since you can use leftover grilled salmon (or chicken, or fish). The recipe uses leftovers, but it sure doesn't taste like it!

Boy, people either love or hate this recipe. I myself don't understand why anyone would hate it: what could be bad about beef, pasta, tomato sauce, and cheese? Oh well, it takes all kinds. If you want to learn more about this delicious dish, take a look at my Sicilian Supper Step by Step photo instructions. Then dig in.

This classic recipe also cooks the pasta right in the sauce. Goulash should have lots of rich tomato flavor and paprika, and tender, perfectly cooked pasta to be just right. And this one is. Just right, that is!

I remember reading about this recipe in Dinah Shore's first cookbook when I was little. I thought it sounded so exotic and fascinating. But because my Mom was into healthy foods (read Adele Davis) at the time, and the recipe used butter, bacon, and cream, I wasn't allowed to make it. I've certainly made up for that! This easy recipe is fun to make and delicious too.

Oh yum, this recipe tastes like a cheeseburger mixed with pasta. It's rich, creamy, delicious, and so easy to make. Your kids will love this one.

And finally, this super simple recipe tastes like so much more than the sum of its ingredients. This one is so easy my husband has actually made it! By himself! No, really!