Savory Pumpkin Recipes

Pumpkins aren’t just for dessert! You can enjoy pumpkin for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between.

Whether you’re making pumpkin soup or curry with pumpkin, pumpkin appetizers or pumpkin pasta, pumpkin is a sweet seasonal ingredient to use in your favorite savory recipes!

This collection of savory pumpkin recipes includes all of the best pumpkin dishes for when you want a little extra pumpkin in your meal plan.

Savory Pumpkin Recipes

After reading up on Facts about Pumpkins and Everyday Pumpkin Recipes, you’re ready to add more pumpkin to your diet.

These savory recipes have got you covered for all things pumpkin, from pumpkin pasta and soup to curry and even burgers!

1. Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is one of our favorite savory pumpkin recipes! It comes together in less than 20 minutes for a quick and easy meal.

2. Pumpkin Juice Recipe

This Pumpkin Juice Recipe inspired by Harry Potter is both a sweet and savory pumpkin recipe! It’s quick and easy to make and, well, magical!

3. Pumpkin and Cauliflower Soup with Ginger

We LOVE this Pumpkin and Cauliflower Soup with Ginger from Salt and Lavender! It’s a thick and hearty bowl of comfort food with a little extra kick from the ginger. It’s one of our favorite savory pumpkin recipes!

4. Pumpkin Pasta

Caroline’s Cooking makes her Pumpkin Pasta with homemade noodles and pumpkin puree for a flavorful and rewarding pumpkin pasta recipe!

5. Pureed Pumpkin Risotto with Walnuts

This Pureed Pumpkin Risotto from Walnuts from Krumpli is an exciting savory pumpkin recipe that is easy to make and so delicious! Included is a guide on how to make pumpkin puree for the recipe.

6. Pumpkin Pasta with Sausage and Sage

The addition of sage in this Pumpkin Pasta with Sausage and Sage really brings this incredible pumpkin pasta recipe from The Suburban Soapbox together! Creamy pumpkin puree, sage, and sausage cooked with penne pasta makes the perfect pumpkin dinner recipe.

7. Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili

We can’t get enough of this Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili from This Healthy Table. We love turkey chili, and the addition of pumpkin really kicks it up a notch!

8. Chipotle Pumpkin Veggie Burgers

This recipe for Chipotle Pumpkin Veggie Burgers from The Forked Spoon uses pumpkin in a new way: as the core ingredient of thick and spicy veggie patties! Topped with a creamy chipotle spread, provolone cheese, avocado, and fresh greens, this veggie burger recipe is an amazing way to cook with pumpkin.

9. Stuffing Stuffed Pumpkin

Stuffing Stuffed Pumpkin is THE perfect holiday pumpkin recipe. This fun and festive savory pumpkin recipe from What Great Grandma Ate is a creative and tasty way to enjoy all of your favorite Fall flavors!

10. Sausage Spinach Pumpkin Gnocchi

We could eat Sausage Spinach Pumpkin Gnocchi from Basil and Bubbly every day! This easy comfort food recipe is made with sweet Italian sausage, gnocchi, spinach and pumpkin puree for a truly special pumpkin dinner recipe.

11. Thai Pumpkin Curry with Butternut and Chickpeas

This Thai Pumpkin Curry with Butternut and Chickpeas from Seasoned Sprinkles is the perfect example of how to prepare pumpkin. It’s a creamy curry recipe with a little bit of crunch, and is the perfect combination of savory, spicy and sweet!

12. Pumpkin Cauliflower Fritters

These Pumpkin Cauliflower Fritters are the perfect pumpkin appetizer recipe! Little Sunny Kitchen fries cauliflower florets in a crispy pumpkin batter for this easy Fall starter.

13. Paleo Green Beans with Pumpkin Alfredo & Olives

These Paleo Green Beans with Pumpkin Alfredo & Olives from The Movement Menu are the perfect side to your holiday dinner menu! The creamy pumpkin alfredo is our favorite ingredient in this savory pumpkin recipe.

14. Easy Pumpkin Apple Ginger Soup

Renee’s Kitchen Adventures makes this delicious Easy Pumpkin Apple Ginger Soup with pumpkin puree, apples, and spices for a flavorful pumpkin soup recipe!

15. Seafood Alfredo with Scallops and Pumpkin

Champagne Tastes pairs the flavor of pumpkin perfectly with scallops in this Seafood Alfredo with Scallops and Pumpkin! Creamy pumpkin alfredo, homemade pasta, and scallops make this pumpkin dinner recipe pop with flavor!

16. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds is a Fall tradition that you shouldn’t miss out on! This recipe from The Two Bite Club demonstrates the perfect way to roast pumpkin seeds and enjoy them as a festive snack. When it comes to savory pumpkin recipes, this is a must try!

17. Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Sausage & Kale

This Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Sausage & Kale from My Life Cookbook is a low carb soup recipe that’s perfect for Fall! Pumpkin pairs perfectly with sausage and kale in this comforting bowl of soup.

18. Spiced Chicken Sausage Pumpkin Pappardelle Pasta

Pumpkin pasta recipes are a great way to cook with pumpkin! Spiced Chicken Sausage Pumpkin Pappardelle Pasta from Cooking on the Weekends is hearty, delicious, and packed with your favorite Fall flavors. The pumpkin pasta sauce is a flavorful and comforting addition for one of our favorite savory pumpkin recipes!

19. Cheesy Tortellini & Chicken Pumpkin Alfredo Bake

We love the flavors in this Cheesy Tortellini & Chicken Pumpkin Alfredo Bake from House of Nash Eats. It’s an easy to make pumpkin pasta recipe that the whole family is guaranteed to love!

Even More Pumpkin Recipes

Want to add more pumpkin recipes to your meal plan? Try these sweet pumpkin recipes!

Which savory pumpkin recipes will you try first? Let us know in the comments section below.