Hi Reader,

If you’re looking for a guaranteed win this Thanksgiving, consider adding pasta sides to your table.
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Here are my top 10 pasta dishes that are both hearty and familiar.

10 Perfect Pasta Thanksgiving Sides

Because nothing says “holiday hit” like a steaming pasta side dish on repeat.

​Fall Salad With Maple-Lime Dressing​

This ultimate Fall Salad is loaded with roasted butternut squash, toasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, baby spinach, creamy goat cheese, and bow-tie pasta. The Autumn-style homemade salad dressing combines together just 4 ingredients: olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and lime juice.

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​Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi With Spinach & Sausage​

Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi with Spinach and Sausage is a Fall comfort food made in just 30 minutes in one pan! This super easy recipe uses store-bought pumpkin puree and shelf-stable potato gnocchi. The creamy sauce is made with fresh thyme and sage to create the ultimate Autumn flavor-packed dinner that is sure to become a family favorite!

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​Butternut Squash Pasta Salad With Brussels Sprouts, Pecans, & Cranberries​

Butternut Squash Pasta Salad is a delicious Fall comfort food perfect for cozy cold nights. This meatless holiday side dish is bursting with Autumn flavors and spices (cinnamon and maple syrup) and will make a great addition to your traditional Thanksgiving or Christmas menu.

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​Creamy Orzo Pasta With Roasted Butternut Squash & Spinach​

This creamy orzo pasta is packed with veggies (roasted butternut squash, spinach, and garlic)! The recipe takes only 30 minutes and is perfect for busy family weeknights when you're craving comfort food on a cold Fall or Winter night. Serve this cozy meal as a meatless main course or as a side dish alongside your favorite proteins (chicken, beef, pork, seafood).

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​Green Bean Pasta Salad With Roasted Butternut Squash, Pecans, & Cranberries​

Green Bean and Butternut Squash Pasta Salad is a delicious Fall comfort food filled with nuts and dried fruit (toasted pecans and dried cranberries). The Autumn-style homemade salad dressing combines just 4 ingredients: olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and lime juice. This meatless Thanksgiving green bean side dish is bursting with Fall flavors and will make a great addition to your holiday menu. It's dairy-free, vegetarian, and gluten-free-friendly.

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​Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Orzo​

Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Orzo is a quick and easy pasta dish made in just 30 minutes entirely in one pan! It's just like risotto but so much simpler! Serve it as a meatless main dish or a side dish with chicken or shrimp.

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​Butternut Squash Ravioli With Brown Butter & Pecan Sauce​

Homemade Butternut Squash Ravioli with Browned Butter Sauce and Pecans. This is a perfect Autumn recipe and will make a great holiday dish for your Thanksgiving or Christmas menu. The sauce features roasted butternut squash, browned butter, balsamic vinegar, thyme, and chopped toasted pecans!

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​Spaghetti Salad​

This vibrant Spaghetti Salad features tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, green olives, red onion, and feta cheese. The pasta and veggies are tossed with Italian dressing made with pantry staples. It's a crowd-pleasing cold pasta salad perfect for making ahead and sharing with your friends and family as a delicious side dish.

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​Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta With Sausage & Spinach​

Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach is a perfect Autumn comfort food. This easy and flavorful recipe is packed with veggies and will become your favorite Fall and Winter family weeknight dinner!

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​Italian Ravioli With Spinach, Artichokes, Capers, Sun-Dried Tomatoes​

Italian Ravioli with Spinach, Artichokes, Capers, Sun-Dried Tomatoes. The vegetables are sautéed in garlic and olive oil. Meatless, refreshing, Mediterranean style pasta recipe that doesn't need any meat - this meal will keep you full!

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