Best 7 Harvest Pasta Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey as we embark on a harvest pasta exploration. This article presents a diverse collection of pasta recipes that showcase the vibrant flavors and textures of fresh seasonal produce. From the classic flavors of butternut squash to the earthy notes of mushrooms and the sweet burst of tomatoes, these recipes capture the essence of the harvest season. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes offer a range of options to suit your skill level and preferences. Discover new ways to enjoy the bounty of the harvest with our carefully curated selection of delectable pasta dishes.

**Butternut Squash Pasta:**
Savor the creamy richness of butternut squash in this comforting pasta dish. Roasted butternut squash, sautéed onions, and a creamy sauce made with mascarpone cheese and Parmesan create a harmonious blend of flavors. Toasted walnuts add a delightful crunch, while fresh sage and thyme infuse the dish with aromatic herbs.

**Mushroom and Spinach Pasta:**
Embark on a umami-packed adventure with this mushroom and spinach pasta. A medley of sautéed mushrooms, including earthy portobello and flavorful shiitake, pairs perfectly with tender spinach. A creamy sauce made with Parmesan cheese and white wine enhances the natural flavors of the vegetables.

**Roasted Tomato and Basil Pasta:**
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this roasted tomato and basil pasta. Sun-ripened tomatoes are roasted until caramelized, releasing their natural sweetness. Fresh basil adds a refreshing touch, while a light and tangy tomato sauce brings the dish together.

**Creamy Pesto Pasta with Roasted Vegetables:**
Indulge in a symphony of flavors with this creamy pesto pasta. Homemade pesto, made with fresh basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese, coats the pasta in a vibrant green sauce. Roasted vegetables, such as zucchini, bell peppers, and broccoli, add a delightful sweetness and texture.

**Sun-Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Stuffed Shells:**
Embark on a culinary adventure with these sun-dried tomato and goat cheese stuffed shells. Tender pasta shells are filled with a savory mixture of sun-dried tomatoes, creamy goat cheese, and aromatic herbs. Baked in a rich tomato sauce, these stuffed shells offer a delightful combination of textures and flavors.

Immerse yourself in the culinary delights of the harvest season with these diverse pasta recipes. Each dish showcases the beauty of fresh, seasonal produce, offering a unique taste experience. Whether you're seeking a comforting meal or a vibrant and flavorful dish, these recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HARVEST PASTA WITH KALE AND SWISS CHARD



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I made this with what was harvested from my garden at the end of summer. A great representation of the bounty of summer and the joy of having my own vegetable garden. I added the shrimp for protein but this would be good on its own. The balsamic vinegar really helps cut the bitter taste of the greens. Serve hot with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.

Provided by germaica

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

13 ounces spaghetti
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 onion, sliced
1 cup chopped kale
1 hot pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 red bell pepper, sliced
3 ½ ounces peeled and deveined shrimp
2 cups chopped Swiss chard
1 cup chopped green beans
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving some of the cooking liquid.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and kale; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, hot pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, red bell pepper, shrimp, Swiss chard, and green beans. Cook until shrimp is opaque, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir spaghetti into the skillet, pouring in some of the reserved cooking liquid if mixture is too dry. Add balsamic vinegar, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook until flavors combine, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.9 calories, Carbohydrate 85.6 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 144.6 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

HARVEST PASTA BAKE WITH PHILADELPHIA COOKING CREME



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Your family will love this dish made with a creamy butternut squash sauce, rigatoni pasta, and Italian cheeses and baked to perfection.

Provided by Philadelphia Cooking Creme

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Cooking with Philly Canada

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (2 pound) butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 red onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups rigatoni pasta, uncooked
1 (10 ounce) tub Philadelphia Italian Three Cheese Cooking Creme
2 cups KRAFT 4 Cheese Italiano Shredded Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Combine first 4 ingredients in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 30 to 40 min. or until squash is tender. Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Drain pasta, reserving 1/3 cup cooking water. Add to squash mixture with Cooking Creme, reserved water and 1 cup shredded cheese; mix lightly. Top with remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

HARVEST PASTA BAKE



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Chopped onions, red pepper and creamy butternut squash give this rigatoni pasta casserole its harvest veggie creds.

Provided by Kraft

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (2 pound) butternut squash, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 onion, cut lengthwise in half, then sliced crosswise
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 ⅓ cups rigatoni pasta, uncooked
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed, softened
¼ cup milk
1 (8 ounce) package KRAFT Shredded Three Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
¼ cup croutons, crushed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Combine first 4 ingredients in 13x9-inch baking dish. Bake 30 to 40 min. or until squash is tender. Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Drain pasta; return to pan. Add cream cheese and milk; stir until cream cheese is melted and sauce is well blended. Add to squash mixture with 1 cup shredded cheese; mix lightly. Top with crouton crumbs and remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 265.8 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

HARVEST PEPPER AND CHICKEN PASTA



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A quick and easy recipe that even a college student budget can handle! Its festive look makes it a perfect fall dish for the veggie avoiders in your family, whether they be kids or kids at heart!

Provided by gem.of.vt

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 49m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package bow-tie pasta
olive oil
2 chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 onion, diced
1 orange bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ (26 ounce) jar tomato sauce (such as Newman's Own®)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips; cook and stir until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Reduce heat under skillet to medium; add onion, orange bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic, dried basil, and red pepper flakes to skillet. Cook and stir until onions are translucent and peppers are softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce; heat for about 2 minutes. Add chicken; cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Portion cooked pasta into bowls; spoon chicken and sauce mixture on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.9 calories, Carbohydrate 94.1 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 520.5 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

HARVEST PASTA



Harvest Pasta image

Pair with Gallo® Family Vineyards Chardonnay.-Taste of Home Cooking School

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound uncooked spiral pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups thinly sliced green onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated skim milk
1/2 cup 1% milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1-1/4 cups dried cranberries
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Chopped fennel fronds, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green onions, garlic and fennel; cook and stir 3 minutes. Whisk together milk, flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk into onion mixture until blended., Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in pumpkin, turkey and cranberries. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 minutes or until heated through., Drain pasta and place in a large bowl. Add pumpkin sauce; toss well to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with fennel fronds if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

HARVEST MOON PASTA - RACHAEL RAY



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This is a Rachael Ray recipe. This is so good, I just had to sit down and post it. A few modifications: I used ziti, 2% milk, a mexican blend of cheese and quite a bit of sriracha hot sauce. I omited the thyme, simply because I forgot it. It looks and feels like I'm eating creamy mac and cheese, but its better and more sophisticated...and comforting. I usually shy away from her recipes because they have too many ingredients and take way longer than she indicates. I relented as I had all the ingredients on hand. Yum-O. seriously.

Provided by Blissful74

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb pasta (macaroni or ziti, recommend hollow, ribbed pasta)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons thyme
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 cups whole milk
salt and pepper
1 dash nutmeg
1 (12 ounce) package frozen butternut squash, thawed
hot sauce
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
fresh parsley
1 dash paprika

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil, season with salt and cook macaroni to al dente.
  • Preheat broiler and place rack in middle of the oven.
  • Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a sauce pot over medium heat, saute onions and garlic until soft, 6 to 7 minutes and stir in the thyme.
  • Scoot onions off to side of pan and melt butter, whisk flour into butter and combine whisk 1 minute then whisk in stock and milk, season sauce with salt, pepper and nutmeg, and cook until thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in butternut squash and a few dashes hot sauce. Reduce heat. When sauce comes to a bubble, stir in Parmigiano. Combine the sauce and macaroni, transfer to a casserole dish and top with shredded yellow Cheddar, chopped parsley and paprika. Brown the macaroni under broiler, 4 to 5 minutes until brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 628.7, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 57, Sodium 500.2, Carbohydrate 75.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 7.9, Protein 25.7

MEDITERRANEAN HARVEST PASTA



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This unique tomato sauce combines the best of the Mediterranean - including roasted red peppers, balsamic vinegar, and kalamata olives - into a sweet, tangy sauce perfect for breezy summer nights.

Provided by Valerie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
⅓ cup pitted kalamata olives
⅓ cup chopped bottled roasted red peppers
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar, or more to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
black pepper to taste
¾ cup vegetarian burger crumbles
1 pound penne pasta

Steps:

  • Stir the tomatoes, olives, red pepper, garlic, vinegar, sugar, olive oil, oregano, and black pepper in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Once the tomato sauce is ready, pour into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the sauce moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree until smooth, then return to the pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the sauce right in the cooking pot. Stir in the burger crumbles, and simmer until hot. Pour the sauce over the cooked penne to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.9 calories, Carbohydrate 64.9 g, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 422.3 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Ingredients: To create a flavorful and vibrant harvest pasta, use fresh, seasonal ingredients whenever possible. This will enhance the taste and nutritional value of the dish.
  • Choose Colorful Vegetables: Incorporate a variety of colorful vegetables into your pasta, such as bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, and zucchini. This will add visual appeal and a range of nutrients.
  • Roast Vegetables Beforehand: Roasting vegetables before adding them to the pasta enhances their flavor and caramelizes them slightly, resulting in a more complex taste.
  • Use a Variety of Herbs: Herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme add a burst of flavor to the pasta. Experiment with different combinations to find your favorites.
  • Garnish with Fresh Herbs: Before serving, top the pasta with freshly chopped herbs like parsley, cilantro, or chives. This adds a final touch of flavor and freshness.

Conclusion:

Harvest pasta is a delicious and versatile dish that showcases the bounty of the fall season. With its vibrant colors, rich flavors, and nutritious ingredients, it's a perfect meal for any occasion. Whether you follow a specific recipe or use your creativity to combine your favorite ingredients, the key is to use fresh, seasonal produce and let the flavors shine through. So, gather your ingredients, turn on some music, and enjoy the process of creating a culinary masterpiece that celebrates the harvest season.

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