Nothing embodies fall more than pumpkin. The bright orange, bulbous gourd has so much potential beyond carving and decorating. This year, turn those pumpkins into tonight’s dinner (or consider making your own homemade pumpkin puree—it’s easier than you think!) with one of these over-the-top pumpkin recipes.
Pumpkin Ricotta Crostata
If you’ve never had a crostata, think of it like a pie’s fancier Italian cousin—there is more of an equal crust-to-filling ratio. This pumpkin ricotta version from Kitchen Konfidence spoons a silky mixture of pumpkin, ricotta, and mascarpone into a pre-baked crust that’s flecked with lemon zest to add a bright contrast.
Pumpkin Moussaka
This classic Greek dish is given a festive fall upgrade! Already full of warming spices like cinnamon, allspice, and bay leaves, it’s baked in miniature pumpkins for individual portions and stuffed with shredded spaghetti squash. This dish is so good, your yaya will forgive you for straying from tradition.
Pumpkin Soup with Gruyère
Pumpkin plays double-duty in this genius and oh-so-comforting recipe from Bon Appétit. Prepare a pumpkin as if you are going to carve a jack-o’-lantern, then fill it with spices, aromatics, stock, and a topping of nutty Gruyère cheese. Bake it until the flesh is super tender. Present the soup in the pumpkin (talk about a showstopping centerpiece!), scooping out the sweet orange pumpkin meat and ladling it into bowls with the aromatic broth.
Rigatoni with Roasted Pumpkin and Goat Cheese
Sugar pumpkins have sweet, vibrant orange flesh that becomes incredibly sweet and tender when roasted. In this Martha Stewart recipe, this magical pumpkin is roasted with sage and shallots, then tossed with hot pasta for an easy dinner. Goat cheese makes a creamy one-ingredient sauce.
Spiced Pumpkin Lassi
Make way for the new PSL: the Pumpkin Spiced Lassi! This playful take on the popular seasonal latte from Food & Wine calls for simmering cubed fresh pumpkin with lots of aromatic spices before chilling and blending it with yogurt. The result is a thick, creamy, sweet, and tangy Indian-inspired drink that goes down very easily.
Pumpkin Rolls with Rosemary and Sea Salt
These buttery pumpkin dinner rolls will make the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table this year. The Drizzle & Dip blogger suggests serving them fresh out of the oven with a swath of honey butter or a thick slice of aged cheddar.
Pumpkin Meringue Pie
Here, The Pioneer Woman upgrades the classic pumpkin pie with a gorgeous domed meringue. Together, the pillowy egg-white meringue, the creamy chilled pumpkin filling, and the flaky crust make for one exceptional bite. This recipe does say you can use store-bought pie crust, but if you’re going to go through the effort of making everything else from scratch, then we highly recommend you make your own crust. We promise you’ll taste the difference!
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