Warm, hearty, and easy to make — these pasta dishes are ideal for relaxed family meals during Thanksgiving week.
Acorn Squash Pasta with Kale
This acorn squash pasta is made with a creamy, puréed roasted squash sauce tossed with spaghetti and kale. Perfect for fall and winter dinners!
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Scallop Alfredo with Pumpkin
This scallop alfredo with pumpkin is made with creamy, delicious pumpkin and Parmesan pasta sauce, fettuccine noodles, and seared sea scallops.
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Roasted Butternut Squash Feta Pasta With Sage
This creamy and cozy Butternut Squash Feta Pasta is everything you want in a fall dinner: warm, comforting, and packed with savory-sweet flavor. It’s a twist on the viral baked feta tomato pasta, but in my opinion, this version is even better. The roasted butternut squash brings natural sweetness, the feta melts into a rich, tangy sauce, and a few pantry spices pull everything together.
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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
This one-pot garlic parmesan chicken pasta is about to be your new favorite weeknight dinner if you’re looking for something creamy, comforting, and full of flavor.
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Instant Pot Italian Chicken Penne Pasta
You’re going to love the flavor and taste of this Italian Chicken Penne Pasta! Not only is it perfect for busy weeknights, but it’s a great way to make cooked pasta with tender chicken that everyone in the family will love! This is literally the perfect family dinner – and such an easy recipe to do.
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Butternut Squash Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce
Making cottage cheese pasta sauce just makes sense. Its creamy, subtle flavor profile works well with most pasta dishes while increasing the protein content. Give this decadent butternut squash pasta sauce a try for a fall or winter comfort dish! The crispy pancetta with the rich and creamy sauce is perfectly sweet and savory.
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Easy Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells
If you’re craving cozy comfort food without spending hours in the kitchen, these chicken broccoli alfredo stuffed shells are about to become your new go-to recipe. Tender pasta shells are filled with a creamy mixture of shredded chicken, parmesan alfredo sauce, mozzarella, and broccoli — then baked to golden, bubbly perfection. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or feeding a hungry family, this dish is easy, affordable, and absolutely delicious.
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Cottage Cheese Vodka Sauce
This easy and creamy Cottage Cheese Vodka Sauce recipe turns your favorite comfort food into a high-protein, feel-good dinner! Made with blended cottage cheese, tomato paste, and just a splash of vodka, it’s rich, flavorful, and weeknight-friendly-ready in under 20 minutes.
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Farah Zeb is a mother of five, including two children with special needs. She shares practical parenting tips and resources to help other families navigate daily challenges and create supportive, nurturing environments.
