These 40 Thanksgiving Pasta Recipes are the perfect way to bring comfort and creativity to your holiday table. From butternut squash-stuffed ravioli to sage and mushroom lasagna, these dishes blend seasonal ingredients with hearty pasta noodles for a fresh spin on tradition. Whether you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing side or a show-stopping main, you’ll find the perfect pasta dish to complement your Thanksgiving feast.
Why You Should Serve Pasta for Thanksgiving
- Comforting: Thanksgiving pasta is the ultimate comfort food, perfectly suited for the cozy, family-centered vibe of the holiday. Its warm, hearty textures pair beautifully with the rich, earthy flavors of the season, like roasted vegetables, creamy sauces, and herbs. Plus, a big bowl of pasta brings a sense of nostalgia and satisfaction that feels just right for the holiday table.
- Versatile: Pasta can be easily customized to suit any flavor profile or dietary preference. Whether baked in a rich cheesy casserole, tossed with seasonal ingredients like pumpkin or sage, or served in a light brothy dish, Thanksgiving pasta fits seamlessly alongside classic holiday dishes. It can also be adapted for vegetarians, vegans, or those with gluten sensitivities, ensuring there’s something for everyone at the table.
- Convenient: Many Thanksgiving pasta recipes can be prepared ahead of time, freeing up valuable kitchen space on the big day. Baked dishes can be assembled the night before and simply heated up before serving. Its ease of preparation and ability to feed a crowd make pasta a stress-free, yet delicious, addition to any Thanksgiving menu.
With its comforting appeal, incredible versatility, and convenience, pasta is a must-try addition to your feast. Whether you're looking for a hearty main dish or a satisfying side, these Thanksgiving pasta recipes will elevate your holiday table.
If you’re exploring more non-traditional options, think about adding delicious seafood dishes for Thanksgiving.
🥗 Pasta Salads
Pasta salad is a great addition to Thanksgiving because it offers a lighter, refreshing contrast to heavier dishes while still featuring seasonal ingredients like roasted vegetables, cranberries, or nuts. It’s also easy to prepare in advance, making it a convenient, crowd-pleasing side.
Pea, Burrata, and Prosciutto Pasta Salad
This Pea, Burrata, and Prosciutto Pasta Salad has got it all - it's herby, bright, and hearty. The combination of creamy burrata and oven-roasted crispy prosciutto is delicious! And it's absolutely perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Chickpea Pasta Salad
This healthy and vegetarian Pasta Salad is refreshing, tart, and super tasty. It's bright and colorful thanks to all the vegetables and deliciously creamy, making it a perfect side.
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Tortellini Caprese
Tortellini Caprese salad has all the classic Italian flavors with sweet juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and delicious mozzarella balls. Kick it up a notch by tossing in cheese tortellini for the ultimate pasta salad! And the perfect finish: a drizzle of homemade balsamic glaze dressing!
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Fall Harvest Pasta Salad
Healthy fall harvest pasta salad is easy to make and packed full of your favorite fall produce! This simple vegan recipe is hearty and delicious.
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Orzo Arugula Salad with Feta and Grapes
This vibrant and delicious Orzo Arugula Salad is filled with juicy grapes, toasted pine nuts, feta, and asparagus tossed in an easy lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for a light Thanksgiving appetizer.
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Fall Pasta Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
Serve this fall pasta salad for Thanksgiving and all throughout the holiday season. Packed with seasonal ingredient like Brussels sprouts, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds, this autumn pasta salad is perfect for a crowd.
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Butternut Squash Couscous Salad
Butternut Squash Couscous Salad is a healthy and flavorful dish that features roasted butternut squash, pearl couscous, and dried cranberries.
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Kale, Pecan & Cranberry Pasta Salad
This hearty and veggie-packed Kale, Pecan, and Cranberry Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving. It only takes 15 minutes!
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Pasta Salad with Roasted Pumpkin, Pecans, and Cranberries
Roasted pumpkin Pasta Salad is made with shaped pasta, pumpkin, apples, pecans, cranberries, red onion, sweet peppers, pepitas, and spinach. Great side dish or main or vegetarian guests!
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🍝 Stovetop Pastas
Free up the oven with Thanksgiving pastas that are prepared on the stove! Whether you're looking for vegetarian or meat-loaded options, these are sure to satisfy.
Vegetarian
Fusilli alla Vodka
This easy Fusilli alla Vodka is deliciously rich, creamy, & full of tomato flavor. It tastes indulgent & restaurant quality, but only takes 30 minutes! Perfect side pasta for Thanksgiving.
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Gochujang Pasta
Gochujang pasta adds a unique and vibrant kick to your Thanksgiving spread, blending the rich umami of Korean chili paste with comforting pasta for an unexpected yet delightful flavor twist. Its spicy and slightly sweet profile complements traditional dishes, adding a bold contrast that can excite the palate and elevate your holiday meal.
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Vietnamese Garlic Noodles (Mì Xào Tỏi)
This is a versatile and crowd-pleasing dish. A fusion of Vietnamese and Italian flavors, these Garlic Noodles can be served with any meat or vegetable. Adults and kids love it!
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Pasta with Pink Sauce
Pink sauce pasta combines the creamy richness of Alfredo with the tangy depth of marinara, creating a harmonious and indulgent dish that's great for Thanksgiving.
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Fall Roasted Vegetable Pasta (Vegan)
The flavors of a fall harvest in a cozy pasta dish. This Roasted Vegetable Pasta is easy enough for a weeknight, yet fancy enough for entertaining.
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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese (soy free, gluten free, vegan)
The PERFECT vegan butternut squash mac and cheese! No soy, fake cheese or nutritional yeast. Just whole foods! Creamy & delicious!
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Creamy Miso Pasta with Mushrooms
This creamy miso pasta is an easy Thanksgiving pasta that's ready in less than 30 minutes! It’s packed with umami flavor and crispy shiitake mushrooms.
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Pumpkin Gnocchi Recipe with Sage Brown Butter Sauce
Homemade pumpkin gnocchi is made from mashed potato, pureed pumpkin, and a hint of warming spices that make this dish an excellent Thanksgiving pasta!
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Pasta alla Norma
This hearty, delicious pasta alla norma recipe is straight from Sicily with love. It pairs tender rigatoni pasta with eggplant, meatballs and a mouthwatering tomato sauce.
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Butternut Squash and Mascarpone Ravioli with Hazelnut Brown Butter
Butternut Squash and Mascarpone Ravioli with Hazelnut Brown Butter is a quintessential fall dish, combining the sweet, creamy richness of butternut squash and mascarpone with the nutty depth of hazelnut brown butter. This luxurious pasta is perfect for Thanksgiving!
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Pasta Milano (Macaroni Grill Copycat)
Pasta Milano is a delectable dish featuring tender pasta tossed with a creamy, garlicky sun-dried tomato sauce. It's a rich and flavorful meal with a touch of elegance, making it an excellent choice for a festive Thanksgiving dinner.
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Chicken Cavatappi
Chicken Cavatappi with broccoli is a delicious and versatile dish that combines tender cavatappi pasta with juicy chunks of chicken and crisp broccoli, all coated in a creamy, flavorful sauce. This dish is perfect for Thanksgiving as it offers a comforting, well-rounded meal that pairs well with both traditional sides and adds a nutritious touch to the holiday spread.
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Gnocchi Carbonara
In Gnocchi Carbonara, tender, pillowy potato gnocchi are coated in a creamy sauce made with eggs, cheese, and bacon, creating a luscious, savory experience perfect for Thanksgiving.
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Turkey Alfredo
This delicious Turkey Alfredo perfectly represents holiday-time comfort! It's a rich, hearty, and delicious take on the classic Italian-American comfort food staple. Reserve some of your Thanksgiving turkey to create this easy, super cozy, and crowd-pleasing Turkey Alfredo!
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One Pan Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi
This quick and easy Chicken and Gnocchi is a comforting and hearty pasta dish to add to your Thanksgiving menu. It's savory and creamy but feels light and bright.
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Sausage and Kale Pasta
This delicious Sausage and Kale Pasta is made with hearty chicken sausage, dark leafy kale, and juicy sun-dried tomatoes. A simple pesto butter sauce ties it all together for a comforting and cozy finish.
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Bucatini all’ Amatriciana
Experience the authentic taste of Rome with this homemade Bucatini all’ Amatriciana recipe. Learn how to create the perfect Thanksgiving pasta dish!
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Pumpkin Bolognese
This pumpkin bolognese is a fall-take on an Italian classic, incorporating the sweetness and richness of pumpkin into a hearty, savory bolognese.
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Beef Stroganoff
This retro classic is an excellent Thanksgiving pasta option! This 30 minute Beef Stroganoff has juicy beef (no dry chewy beef here!) smothered in a creamy mushroom gravy served over pasta or noodles.
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Brown Butter Brussels Sprout and Bacon Fettuccine Alfredo.
This one skillet Fettucine Alfredo has a fall twist that'll become your favorite Thanksgiving Pasta. Loaded with flavor thanks to brown butter, roasted Brussels sprouts, and bacon.
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🥘 Casseroles
Thanksgiving baked pastas bring warmth and heartiness to your holiday spread, offering a comforting, crowd-pleasing option that's perfect for a festive feast. With layers of cheese, seasonal vegetables, and rich sauces, these dishes are sure to add a deliciously indulgent touch to your Thanksgiving table.
Cavatappi Mac and Cheese
Cavatappi Mac and Cheese is a fun and comforting take on a classic favorite. The spiral-shaped pasta soaks up the creamy, cheesy sauce perfectly, making it a delicious and easy addition to your Thanksgiving spread that everyone will love.
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Tortellini and Sausage Bake
Tortellini and Sausage Bake is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for Thanksgiving. With tender tortellini, savory sausage, and marinara sauce all baked together, it’s a comforting option that’s sure to please a crowd and add a delicious twist to your holiday meal.
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French Onion Chicken Pasta Bake
This easy and cheesy French Onion Chicken Pasta Bake combines the best of both worlds - classic French onion soup and baked pasta. It's smothered with homemade caramelized onions and melty Gruyere cheese to create a delicious sweet and savory casserole. Talk about cozy!
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Butternut Sage Lasagna (GF)
Gluten-Free Butternut Sage Lasagna is a delicious and inclusive twist on a classic dish, featuring layers of tender gluten-free noodles, creamy butternut squash, and aromatic sage. This rich and comforting lasagna offers all the cozy flavors of fall while accommodating gluten sensitivities, making it a perfect choice for a Thanksgiving feast that everyone can enjoy.
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Million Dollar Spaghetti
For a show-stopping Thanksgiving pasta, try Million Dollar Spaghetti. Layers of savory meat sauce, spaghetti, ricotta, and both mozzarella and parmesan cheese come together to make this creamy, bubbly spaghetti casserole.
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Stuffed Rigatoni Pasta Pie
Everyone will want a slice of this tasty pasta pie recipe and some will want a second! It’s a meaty, cheese pasta bake with rigatoni made in a pie style.
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Giant Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells
Looking for a crowd pleasing Thanksgiving pasta? Giant cheese stuffed shells filled with a lemony ricotta cheese filling, topped with both a rich marinara sauce and a creamy Italian béchamel sauce.
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Baked Ziti with Chicken
Baked Ziti with Ground Chicken is a hearty and flavorful dish that brings a lighter twist to a classic favorite. With ziti pasta, ground chicken, and a rich tomato sauce baked together with melted cheese, it’s a comforting and crowd-pleasing option for Thanksgiving that adds a delicious, wholesome touch to your holiday spread.
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Pumpkin Pasta Bake
This fall favorite is an absolute treat! It’s baked to a perfect golden crisp and infused with delicious pumpkin flavors, this pumpkin pasta bake will be enjoyed by all!
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Creamy White Lasagna
This creamy white lasagna with spinach and mushrooms is layered with a white béchamel sauce. Talk about a delicious Thanksgiving pasta casserole!
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Creamy Mushroom Pasta Bake
Creamy mushroom pasta bake is the perfect combination of simple and decadent. Creamy ricotta and Fontina tossed with spinach, roasted mushrooms, thyme, nutmeg, and rigatoni and baked until bubbly.
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