10 Best Pumpkin Dinner Recipes For Fall Season

With our easy-to-follow list of recipes, each step towards creating these mouthwatering meals is a breeze. Imagine the pride and joy you'll feel as you serve up a homemade pumpkin risotto or a creamy pumpkin soup, all made by you and make this season one to remember with homemade culinary creations.

Best Pumpkin Dinner Recipes

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Explore our collection of the Best Pumpkin Dinner Recipes! If you're eager to enjoy the rich flavors of pumpkin, these recipes are perfect for you. From cozy soup to hearty pastas, each dish is packed with the delicious taste of pumpkin, making your dinner both special and tasty. They're easy to make and are sure to impress your family and friends. Give them a try and see how simple and fun cooking with pumpkin can be! With these recipes, you'll whip up exciting meals that everyone will love this fall.

Pumpkin Ravioli With Sage

The Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage recipe is a real autumnal delight, seamlessly blending the rich flavors of pumpkin with the aromatic sharpness of sage. It reinvents store-bought ravioli into an exquisite dish that's simple yet sophisticated, and the addition of toasted walnut pieces offers an irresistible crunch that contrasts beautifully with the tender pasta.

Ingredients

• 18 ounces pumpkin ravioli
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 10-12 fresh sage leaves
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 lemon

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Easy Pumpkin Chili

The Easy Pumpkin Chili recipe offers a delightfully warming and nutritious spin on a classic comfort food. The subtle sweetness and earthiness of pureed pumpkin flawlessly melds with a rich blend of spices, resulting in a chili that not only satisfies but enchants with each spoonful.

Ingredients for Chili

• 2 cloves garlic ($0.16)
• 1 yellow onion ($0.28)
• 2 tablespoon olive oil ($0.32)
• 1 lb. ground beef ($5.35)
• 1 15oz. can kidney beans, drained ($0.59)
• 1 15oz. can black beans, drained ($0.55)
• 1 15oz. can petite diced tomatoes ($0.69)
• 1 15oz. can pumpkin purée ($1.05)
• ½ 6oz. can tomato paste (5 Tbsp) ($0.25)
• 2 cups water ($0.00)

Chili Seasoning*

• 1 tablespoon chili powder ($0.30)
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ($0.05)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin ($0.05)
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ($0.02)
• ½ teaspoon onion powder ($0.03)
• ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)
• 1 teaspoon salt ($0.02)

budgetbytes

Pumpkin Alfredo

The Pumpkin Alfredo recipe is a culinary masterpiece that redefines indulgence with its creamy, velvety texture and a fraction of the calories of traditional Alfredo sauce. With its easy-to-follow instructions and preparation time of about 15 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight dish that brings the cozy, comforting flavors of fall to your dinner table.

Ingredients

• 1 pound fettuccine, cooked to al dente, reserve 1 cup of pasta water
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
• ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
• ⅔ cup half & half
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (off the block)
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley

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Pumpkin Risotto With Goat Cheese

This Pumpkin Risotto with Goat Cheese & Dried Cranberries marvelously captures the essence of fall with its rich, creamy texture and beautifully balanced flavors. The earthy sweetness of pumpkin paired with the tangy creaminess of goat cheese and the tart, vibrant zing of dried cranberries makes this dish a perfect option for an elegant weeknight meal or a vegetarian Thanksgiving feast.

Ingredients

• 4 cups bone broth (or vegetable stock)
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 ½ cups Arborio rice
• 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• Fresh ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup crumbled goat cheese
• ½ cup dried cranberries

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Easy Pumpkin Mac And Cheese Recipe

This Easy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Recipe wonderfully combines the creamy richness of pumpkin with the decadent, tangy flavors of sharp cheddar and parmesan cheeses, creating an autumnal twist on a beloved comfort dish. The use of evaporated milk elevates its texture to an irresistibly creamy consistency, ensuring every bite is a velvety delight.

Ingredients

• 1 pound pasta shells (or macaroni)
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
• 1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin puree
• 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• Salt (to taste)
• 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• ¾ cup parmesan cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Finely chopped chives (for serving)

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Roasted Pumpkin Pasta In Parmesan Cream Sauce

The Roasted Pumpkin Pasta in Parmesan Cream Sauce recipe effortlessly marries the natural sweetness of roasted winter squash with the luxurious depth of a Parmesan garlic cream sauce, creating an ultimate comfort dish that's both rich and deeply satisfying. Its ingenious pairing with pasta shells, designed to capture every hint of flavor, alongside fresh thyme, transforms this into a cherished vegetarian masterpiece, perfect for enchanting autumn evenings.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (900 g) winter squash, approximately half of 1 medium kabocha or butternut squash, or 4-5 cups pre-cut squash
• ¼ cup (40 g) finely chopped onion
• ¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1½ cups (375 ml) heavy whipping cream
• 4 whole garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
• 2 sprigs thyme, plus 1 teaspoon chopped
• ¾ cup (75 g) grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 8 ounces (225 g) dried pasta shells, or other type of short pasta
• 1½ cups (100 g) baby kale or spinach leaves

Note: Measurements provided in both US Customary and Metric.

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Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Soup

This Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Soup Recipe stands as a quintessential tribute to fall, blending the natural sweetness of pumpkin with the luscious creaminess of coconut milk to create a heartwarming delight. Its refined use of gentle spices ensures the pumpkin's rich flavor remains the star, making this dairy-free soup not only a healthful choice but a luxurious culinary experience.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• One 4-pound sugar pie pumpkin
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 4 large or 6 medium garlic cloves, pressed or minced
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ⅛ teaspoon cloves
• Tiny dash of cayenne pepper (optional, if you like spice)
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cups (32 ounces) vegetable broth
• ½ cup full fat coconut milk or heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
• ¼ cup pepitas (green pumpkin seeds)

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Vegetarian Pumpkin Spinach Lasagna

This Vegetarian Pumpkin Spinach Lasagna stands out as a creative culinary delight, elegantly layering the sweetness of pumpkin with the earthy tones of spinach, all wrapped in the comforting embrace of ricotta and mozzarella cheeses. It is a dish that captures the essence of autumn's bounty in each forkful, making it much more than a meal—it's an experience.

Ingredients

For the Cooked Spinach

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup chopped white or yellow onion
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 6 ounces fresh spinach
• Salt and pepper

To Make the Pumpkin Filling

• 2 (15oz) cans of pumpkin puree – not pumpkin pie filling
• ½ cup plain unsweetened milk of choice – I used almond milk
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

For the Ricotta Cheese Filling

• 15 ounces of reduced-fat, part-skim ricotta cheese or any kind of creamy ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoon shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano or dried basil
• Kosher salt and black pepper

Additional Ingredients for Layering

• 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• Fresh chopped basil or parsley for garnish

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1-Pot Pumpkin Yellow Curry

This 1-Pot Pumpkin Yellow Curry recipe is a culinary revelation, effortlessly marrying the rustic charm of pumpkin with the exotic allure of traditional yellow curry spices. Its creamy, coconut-infused base harmonizes with the crunch of roasted cashews, offering a delectable textural symphony.

Ingredients

US Customary – Metric

CURRY

• 1 ½ tablespoon coconut oil (or avocado or grape seed oil; sub water if avoiding oil)
• 1 medium shallot, minced
• 2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 small red chili or serrano pepper, stem + seeds removed, thinly sliced
• 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced lengthwise
• 3 tablespoon yellow (or red) Thai curry paste (I prefer Thai True brand)
• 3 ½ cups peeled and cubed pumpkin or butternut squash
• 2 (14-ounce) cans light coconut milk (sub full-fat for extra creamy texture or half of the coconut milk for vegetable broth for thinner curry)
• 2 tablespoon maple syrup or coconut sugar (plus more to taste; or sub stevia to taste)
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 healthy pinch sea salt (~¼ tsp)
• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos (or sub tamari or soy sauce if not gluten-free)
• 1 cup chopped broccoli
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice
• ⅔ cup roasted cashews* (lightly salted or unsalted are best)

FOR SERVING (optional)

• Fresh basil or cilantro
• Lemon juice
• Brown rice, Coconut Quinoa, or Cauliflower Rice

minimalistbaker

Pumpkin Turkey Meatballs With Creamy Harvest Tomato Sauce

Brimming with autumnal flair, this Pumpkin Turkey Meatballs with Creamy Harvest Tomato Sauce recipe showcases a stunning fusion of seasonal pumpkin with savory turkey, all bathed in an indulgently creamy, herb-infused tomato sauce. It's a dish that not only warms the soul with its robust and comforting flavors but delights the senses with a harmonious blend that is as nourishing as it is delicious.

Ingredients

Meatballs:

• 1.25 lbs ground turkey
• ½ cup organic pumpkin puree
• ¼ cup blanched almond flour
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced

Sauce:

• 2 tablespoon organic coconut oil or ghee
• 15 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 ¼ cups organic pumpkin puree or remaining amount from a 15 oz can
• ½ cup full fat coconut milk (see note**)
• ½ cup chicken bone broth or homemade bone broth
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (optional)
• ½ teaspoon dried sage
• ½ teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Crushed red pepper (optional, for spice)

For Garnish:

• Chopped parsley

Note: For a creamier sauce, adjust the amount of full fat coconut milk as desired.

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