9 Cozy Pasta Dinners To Prepare For Fall
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It’s time to slow down in life because fall is coming. The air is becoming cool and crisp, the days are getting longer, and you know what that means? Cozy dinners! Pasta is are all-rounder when it comes to dinners, but there is something about creamy, cheesy, and baked pasta dishes that brings about a sense of warmth and comfort to the dinner table. We have rounded up 9 pasta dishes to keep the cozy vibes going.
Chicken Pasta Primavera
Trust me! You can never go wrong with some good old chicken pasta. Mix it up a little by adding any vegetables you can source – just to add some diverse flavors and textures. This creamy pasta is light, healthy, and brings the classic comfort-food vibe. Full Recipe: Chicken Pasta Primavera
Andouille Pasta
Add some spice to your life with this spicy andouille pasta, featuring spicy andouille, or as we know it, Cajun sausages. These sausages add a little something extra to your favorite, comfort, cheesy, creamy pasta. Full Recipe: Andouille Pasta
Sausage Kale Pasta
More sausage? Try this healthy, balanced sausage kale pasta – perfectly balanced in nutrition, texture, and flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, this pasta is made with pantry staples that you almost always have, especially during fall. Full Recipe: Sausage Kale Pasta
Baked Tortellini
Cheesy, indulgent, and veggie-full – this is the dream food of every person who’s actively trying to cut back on meat. If you are one of those, this baked tortellini is literally a dream come true. A cheesy lasagna-style dish with roasted vegetables satisfies your comfort food craving with a dash of nutrition on the side. Full Recipe: Baked Tortellini
Spanish Manchego Mac and Cheese
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Add a range of flavors to this classic comfort food by adding some nutty Spanish manchego cheese with a dash of tarty membrillo. Surprisingly, this odd set of different ingredients complement one another perfectly. Full Recipe: Spanish Manchego Mac and Cheese
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken Pasta
If you’re looking for the perfect balance between nutty, sweet, and herby, sun-dried tomato pesto should be your number 1 choice. For a cozy meal, toss your cooked chicken pasta in this sauce and sprinkle with a hearty amount of parmesan. Full Recipe: Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken Pasta
Asparagus Mushroom Pasta
Sautéed asparagus and mushrooms bring a perfect earthy, crunchy texture to this light, zesty, creamy pasta. Tossed in creamy, lemony sauce, this pasta is healthy, indulgent, and serves as a perfect veggie dinner if you’re trying to cut back on meat. Full Recipe: Asparagus Mushroom Pasta
Pasta Carbonara
If you love bacon as much as I do, you’d understand the itch I have to put bacon in anything and everything – including pasta. This pasta carbonara recipe is quick, tasty, and stars my favorite comfort ingredient of all time – bacon. Full Recipe: Pasta Carbonara
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Craving a creamy pasta without cream seems such a contradiction. Luckily, this Cajun shrimp pasta is just what you’re looking for. This recipe uses condensed milk instead of cream, and a strong blend of spicy Cajun seasoning that adds a rich flavor to your creamy, creamless pasta. Full Recipe: Cajun Shrimp Pasta
