From Butternut Squash Pasta to Thai Pumpkin Soup, These Fall Recipes Are This Season's Best

Take the classic carbonara up a notch by adding a helping of veggies and a dash of sage to give this dish a touch of coziness. It's a simple tweak that makes this meal one to remember.

Get the recipe: butternut squash carbonara with broccoli rabe and sage

Complete with pumpkin, pomegranates, and naan, this seasonal curry will be a hit all season long. Sweet pumpkin and hearty peanut chicken work together to bring out all the best flavors in no time.

Get the recipe: Thai peanut chicken pumpkin curry

This fall feast can be made in less than 30 minutes, and combines all the best flavors of the season. Chicken, apple cider, and caramelized veggies turn this dish into an instant classic.

Get the recipe: apple cider chicken with caramelized apples

Who knew a pasta bake could be healthy? This recipe uses pan-roasted mushrooms, whole wheat penne pasta, cauliflowers, and Gruyere cheese to make dinner a treat for your taste buds.

Get the recipe: mushroom alfredo pasta bake

Give the traditional quesadilla a fall-themed twist when you cook up this tasty recipe. Just pair the squash, cheese, and cilantro with the chipotle lime crema, and get ready to taste the best quesadilla of all.

Get the recipe: butternut squash and black bean quesadillas

Rich, indulgent, and so worth it, this rigatoni is almost too good to be true. With brown butter, sage, and a cheesy topping, this pasta dish will be your new favorite in no time.

Get the recipe: butternut squash rigatoni with pancetta, brown butter, and sage

Make pumpkin seeds the star of the show when you whip up these drool-worthy bowls. Made with vegan pesto, basil, and arugula, this recipe combines all the best flavors of the season.

Get the recipe: pumpkin seed pesto spaghetti squash bowls

Whether you're making this dish for a loved one or just for yourself, this elegant recipe is sure to impress. Pair with a glass of white wine (or two) for a truly spectacular meal.

Get the recipe: pumpkin risotto with goat cheese and dried cranberries

This butternut squash alfredo is the fall comfort meal you've been looking for. It's doused in creamy alfredo sauce and topped with satisfying parmesan cheese, and you'll be craving this every night of the week.

Get the recipe: five-ingredient butternut squash alfredo

With a healthier twist on the classic Italian dish, this baked ziti is practically overflowing with saucy tomatoes, creamy ricotta, rich mozzarella, and sweet Italian sausage.

Get the recipe: turkey sausage spaghetti squash baked ziti with mushrooms and chard

This recipe is the perfect mix of spicy and cheesy, a flavorful combination you're bound to fall in love with. With roasted garlic, caramelized onions, baked pumpkin, and a creamy jalapeño crema, this recipe is well worth the time it takes to make.

Get the recipe: cheesy pumpkin taquitos with roasted jalapeño pepita crema

Craving carbonara? You can't go wrong with this butternut squash edition. It has all your favorite flavors of the classic dish, but they're mixed with an autumnal flair that'll make you wish it was fall all year long.

Get the recipe: butternut squash carbonara

Forget pumpkin soup — this smoky pumpkin bisque is the dish you should be making on cold fall nights. Topped with bacon, chives, and crispy grilled cheese croutons, everyone is going to ask for more.

Get the recipe: smoky pumpkin bisque

Vegan, gluten-free, and low-carb, this baked squash recipe is a fan favorite for a reason. Your taste buds will be exposed to a zesty Mexican mushroom salsa, red onions, cilantro, and sweet spaghetti squash.

Get the recipe: zesty low-carb Mexican mushroom baked spaghetti squash

Looking for the perfect fall comfort food? Look no further. These butternut squash noodles are paired with rich ricotta cheese and a garlicky kick that will make your mouth water.

Get the recipe: garlicky butternut squash noodles with spinach and ricotta

Mac and cheese, but make it fall. This stovetop recipe will make you thankful that pumpkins are in season again. Pair it with a side of eyeball-shaped meatballs to give it a Halloween spin.

Get the recipe: stovetop pumpkin macaroni and cheese

If you're looking to shake up the fall dinner menu, this pumpkin ramen is calling your name. It's spicy, zesty, and jam-packed with all the best flavors.

Get the recipe: spicy Thai-style butternut squash and pumpkin ramen

This dish is the fall gnocchi recipe you've been waiting for. With a simple sauce made of butter, sage, and garlic, the crispy gnocchi and creamy pumpkin are the real stars.

Get the recipe: pumpkin gnocchi with sage butter sauce

Indulge in the ultimate fall comfort food with this supercheesy bake. It's stuffed with mozzarella, Swiss, Parmesan, provolone, and cream cheese. Need we say more?

Get the recipe: five cheese bake

This easy pasta is the perfect combination of filling and healthy. With bites of sausage and bits of kale, you'll be going back for more in no time.

Get the recipe: creamy sausage and kale pasta

This easy pot pie recipe features a buttery crust, warm chicken, hearty veggies, and all the best flavors. Serve it on a night when you're craving the ultimate comfort food.

Get the recipe: chicken pot pie

Made with pumpkin puree, broth, and a dash of heavy cream, this seasonal soup will become a fall favorite fast. And the grilled cheese croutons make it that much better.

Get the recipe: pumpkin soup with grilled cheese croutons.

It's time to forget about the canned chicken soup and make your own. Besides tasting better, it's also easier to do than you'd think. With a variety of herbs cooked low and slow in chicken broth, the soup itself is already delicious. By adding pumpkin, kale, pasta, and even cheese, you're going to wonder why you didn't make it sooner.

Get the recipe: Italian pumpkin and kale chicken noodle soup

If you're hungry, whip up this easy Thai soup. It takes less than 30 minutes to make, and is vegan and gluten-free. Top it off with your favorite seeds and a dash of cilantro.

Get the recipe: Thai pumpkin soup

A cold night calls for a warm and hearty alfredo. Complete with a pumpkin twist, this dinner will be your go-to recipe every night of fall.

Get the recipe: creamy pumpkin alfredo pasta

If you want to elevate your dinner game, whip up this creamy pumpkin spaghetti with garlic kale. It's colorful, tasty, and rich, and will give you the pumpkin fix you were looking for.

Get the recipe: creamy pumpkin spaghetti with garlic kale

Turn a beloved summertime dish into a new fall favorite with this warming taco soup. It's hearty, warm, and oh so good.

Get the recipe: crockpot chicken taco soup

Chili is a classic fall food staple, but adding pumpkin to it will make it that much better. The sweet pumpkin mixed with the hearty meat will have you begging for more.

Get the recipe: pumpkin beef chili

Healthy, hearty, and full of flavor, these barbecue boats are stuffed with chicken, cheese, bell peppers, and more. Top them off with as much barbecue sauce as you can handle!

Get the recipe: barbecue chicken-stuffed spaghetti squash

Nothing says autumn like a warm butternut squash soup. This recipe pairs well with fresh bread, hot cider, and a big appetite, so eat up!

Get the recipe: 30-minute butternut squash and cider soup

Kids will lap up these delicious pork chops with creamy cabbage, and it's sophisticated enough for the adults, too.

Get the recipe: crockpot chicken taco soup

We all know linguine is good, but have you had butternut squash linguine? Rich, flavorful, and bursting with good-for-you antioxidants, you'll crave this creamy dish every night of the week.

Get the recipe: creamy vegan butternut squash linguine with fried sage

This Reuben-stuffed chicken is the ultimate comfort food, and pairs nicely with mashed potatoes and veggies.

Get the recipe: Reuben-stuffed chicken

Looking for a healthy (and equally delicious!) chili? This recipe was made for you. Toss together beans, veggies, and spices to make this hearty dish in no time.

Get the recipe: vegetarian pumpkin and three-bean chili

Step up your salad game with the help of this zesty recipe. You can expect to taste sweet butternut squash, roasted pumpkin seeds, shredded brussels sprouts, and tangy pomegranates when you bite into this elevated dish.

Get the recipe: fall harvest roasted butternut squash and pomegranate salad

Forget fruit, this veggie-based pie takes first place. It's made with fresh tomatoes, zucchini, basil, and rich goat cheese, so you'll want to grab two slices instead of one.

Get the recipe: tomato zucchini pie

It's a classic fall dish, so you can't go wrong with butternut squash soup. It's rich, sweet, creamy, and packed with all the seasonal flavors you could dream of. Top it off with crumbled cheese or tasty breadcrumbs.

Get the recipe: butternut squash soup

The best fall meals are hearty, healthy, and filling, and this creamy chicken and rice definitely fits the bill.

Get the recipe: creamy chicken and rice

Fill your stomach with pure bliss when you whip up these quinoa-stuffed acorn squashes. Each half of the squash is stuffed with a quinoa and mushroom mixture, topped with cheese, then baked to perfection.

Get the recipe: mushroom-and-quinoa-stuffed acorn squash

If you thought regular lasagna was good, you haven't seen anything yet. This butternut squash recipe is perfect for a cozy night in. Just add apple cider!

Get the recipe: butternut squash lasagna

Step up your dinner game with this spicy Southwest pumpkin soup recipe. It's vegan and gluten-free, and not to mention, it's super hearty. Feel free to kick up the spice level if you want to make it zestier.

Get the recipe: spicy Southwest pumpkin soup

Give salad a whole new meaning when you try this kale-based dish. With chipotle roasted chickpeas and butternut squash chunks, you'll be satisfied for hours. Top if off with pumpkin seeds, and lunch is served.

Get the recipe: spicy kale and chipotle chickpea and roasted butternut squash salad

Who knew pumpkins and scallops were such a great match? Made with spaghetti squash, this healthy and low-carb recipe has a distinct Asian flair that'll make dinner interesting again. You can also add little black eyeballs to the scallops by cutting up small olives. Spooky, right?

Get the recipe: seafood pumpkin spaghetti squash pasta

Make lasagna even better by pairing it with sausage, squash, and fresh herbs. This recipe can be made in one skillet, meaning cleanup is easy! Pair this meal with a side of warm garlic bread for best results.

Get the recipe: skillet lasagna with basil, Italian sausage, and butternut squash

Meet the pasta of your dreams. This lemon-infused brown butter goodness is made up of garlic and parmesan and tossed with sautéed asparagus and zucchini. It's also topped with chunks of burrata, so you'll be in heaven.

Get the recipe: lemon brown butter pasta with zucchini

Put a healthier spin on stroganoff with this recipe that your taste buds will be requesting all season long. And the best part is, the entire recipe cooks in a single pan (including the pasta!) and can be ready in 25 minutes flat.

Get the recipe: chicken stroganoff

Update a classic with this fettuccine with shrimp recipe. It's spicy, creamy, and packed with all the flavors your taste buds have been waiting for.

Get the recipe: red pepper fettuccine with shrimp

Chili is one of those magical foods that you can make year round — just give it an autumnal twist with pumpkin puree (if you're feeling wild, try adding chunks of whole pumpkin). Perfect for colder nights, this dish is the definition of fall comfort food.

Get the recipe: pumpkin and black bean chili

This sweet sesame basil chicken noodle recipe is way better — and healthier — than takeout! And the best part is, it only takes 20 minutes to make!

Get the recipe: sweet sesame basil chicken noodle

Creamy, hearty, and comforting are just a few ways to describe this Southern casserole. It's topped with crispy cornbread crumbs, so you'll be scraping the bottom of your bowl for more.

Get the recipe: cheesy Southern squash casserole

You've had butternut squash and you've had curry before, but have you had them together? This recipe gives you the best of both worlds by combining rich spices with warm butternut squash, coconut milk, and lime juice. It's like nothing you've ever tasted before.

Get the recipe: slow-cooker butternut squash lentil curry