3. Fettuccine Alfredo Soup
Wait, pasta with Alfredo as part of a healthy fall recipe round-up? Stick with us: This silky soup is equal parts rich and nutritious thanks to a few simple ingredient swaps or additions. Chicken thighs pump up the protein, fresh broccoli adds nutrients and fiber, and reduced-sodium chicken broth keeps the salt content in check. Because we’re all about balance and all things in moderation—oh yes, and flavor!—we call for a generous splash of half-and-half, a reasonable portion of fettuccine noodles, and plenty of shredded Parmesan cheese.
4. Cheesy Butternut Squash Cavatappi Bake
Our thick and bubbly pasta bake has all the cheesy goodness you love without all the fat and calories. By substituting some of the cheese with seasonal butternut squash, you’ll cut back on both, plus gain a healthy helping of fiber and vitamin A in this healthy fall dinner recipe. (Psst … try it with acorn, delicata, or honeynut squash if you don’t have any butternut handy.)