Pumpkin season hits differently when you realize how many ways you can actually use this orange powerhouse.
Sure, everyone knows about pumpkin pie and the occasional muffin, but there’s a whole world of pumpkin recipes that don’t require pastry skills or a full day in the kitchen.
These recipes work with whatever pumpkin situation you’ve got going on—fresh, canned, or that sugar pumpkin you bought with good intentions and still haven’t cracked open.
From savory dishes that’ll surprise you to simple snacks that come together without drama, each one proves that pumpkin can be way more versatile than you might think.
Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
Soft, golden dinner rolls infused with pumpkin puree and warm autumn spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. They just scream “fall is here!”
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
This comforting autumn pasta features tender penne or rigatoni tossed in a luxuriously smooth pumpkin cream sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes with simple ingredients, it’s an easy weeknight dinner that feels special enough for entertaining this fall!
Easy Pumpkin Gnocchi
This homemade pumpkin gnocchi combines the comfort of tender, pillowy pasta with the warm flavors of fall. Made with simple ingredients like pumpkin puree, flour, and Parmesan cheese, these orange-hued dumplings are surprisingly easy to make at home!
Pumpkin Ravioli for Fall
This homemade pumpkin ravioli features tender pasta pillows filled with a creamy mixture of roasted pumpkin, ricotta, and fresh sage. Served with a simple brown butter sage sauce, these ravioli make an impressive yet approachable fall dinner that captures the essence of the season in every bite.
Pumpkin Muffins
Warm, spiced pumpkin muffins with a tender crumb and golden tops. Each bite brings cozy fall flavors – sweet pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg – perfect with your morning coffee or as an afternoon treat.
