Halloween Pasta Recipes
Seasonal Recipes
Halloween is a great time to get creative in the kitchen. Pasta offers shapes and textures that can add a touch of festive flair to the dinner table. Seasonal vegetables like squash and pumpkin are in abundance and pair perfectly with your favorite pasta. Lean into spooky season and celebrate all month long with these Halloween and fall pasta recipes. Whether you are channeling your inner goblin, witch, or ghoul, these recipes are as fun to make as they are flavorful.
Barilla Halloween Pasta Recipes
Here, we have a collection of Barilla recipes that balance spooky inspiration with easy preparation. These dishes work any time, from lunch to dinner, and no costumes are required.
Spooky Halloween Pasta
Thick spaghetti simmers in squid ink for a deliciously dark color, dressed up with cherry tomatoes that look like glowing jack-o’-lanterns, and dinner is served. It’s eerie and elegant, and the rich flavor won’t spook dinner guests.
Halloween Pasta Thick Spaghetti Tossed with Shrimp, Crab, Bottarga & Squid Ink
Strands of thick spaghetti with subtly briny squid ink pairs perfectly with shrimp, crab, and bottarga. This little trick does just the treat.
Three-Cheese Tortellini in Creamy Squash Sauce
Cheese-filled tortellini simmer in a creamy squash sauce that has a hint of sweetness. It’s a delicious comfort meal perfect for chilly fall evenings.
Butternut Squash & Ricotta Pasta
Garlic, rosemary, butternut squash, and ricotta cheese highlight farfalle pasta in sophisticated ways. This autumn-inspired pasta dish will be a favorite at cozy dinners throughout October.
Barilla Cheese & Spinach Tortellini with Butternut Squash, Sage & Parmigiano Reggiano
This tortellini blends creamy cheese, spinach, butternut squash, and aromatic sage. It’s elevated, seasonal, and sure to charm any dinner guest.
Barilla Gemelli with Caramelized Onion, Butternut Squash, Pesto & Parmigiano Cheese
Mix the sweetness of Vidalia onions with roasted butternut squash, savory basil pesto, and creamy Parmigiano cheese for a simple yet satisfying dish.
Za’atar Roasted Butternut Squash Parfait
A layered savory sweet parfait with butternut squash, yogurt, and Za’atar spice. It’s an elegant way to showcase lasagna in an unexpected way.
Barilla Protein+® Farfalle with Baby Kale & Butternut Squash
Farfalle pasta gets a fall upgrade with squash and seared baby kale.
Red Lentil Penne with Creamy Pumpkin & Mushroom Sauce
Creamy pumpkin puree and cremini mushrooms coat red lentil penne in this fall-inspired dish. It's perfect for October, when pumpkins are everywhere, on porches and plates.