Celebrate National Pumpkin Day With These 9 Recipes

26 October 2021

by Giadzy

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

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Fall Season means pumpkin everything, and these Italian pumpkin recipes will bring on all the fall feels.

Pumpkins are synonymous with fall and rightfully so, October is National Pumpkin Month! Harvested in September and October, this fruit (most commonly recognized as a vegetable) is a known fall favorite for Americans - but pumpkin-centric recipes are synonymous with the fall harvest season in Italy, too (and we have the Italian pumpkin recipes to prove it!). While pumpkin is more popularly utilized in sweet recipes like Pumpkin Pie or Pumpkin Cupcakes, this winter squash is extremely versatile and finds its way into savory dishes too.
We’ve got something for everyone, from Pumpkin Carbonara to Pumpkin Risotto with Goat Cheese and Bacon. But, the star of this lineup might just be the Pumpkin Ricotta Cookies -a fall spin on Giada’s most beloved Lemon Ricotta Cookies.
Whether you’re looking for a classic pumpkin recipe or something a bit more interesting, the recipes below will satisfy both your sweet and savory palate. And of course, there’s an Italian flair throughout that won’t leave you disappointed.
In no particular order, browse through and pin your favorite!

Crema Di Zucca (Creamy Pumpkin Soup)

This simple Italian pumpkin soup is like fall comfort in a bowl. Topped with crispy Parmesan croutons, it's absolutely delicious. (Have leftovers? Turn the rest into pasta sauce!)

Creamy Pumpkin Lasagna Rolls

These lasagna rolls are filled with seasoned ricotta cheese, mozzarella and bacon – then enveloped in a super creamy pumpkin sauce and bechamel. It doesn’t get more fall-festive than this!

Pumpkin Ricotta Cookies

It’s no secret that Giada’s lemon ricotta cookies are one of her most famous and beloved recipes, and this spin on the classic is perfect for fall. Lemon is swapped out for pumpkin and warm spices for an autumnal treat that brings on all the fall feelings.

Pumpkin Carbonara

Carbonara is one of the quintessential classic pasta dishes of Rome. For fall, Giada put her spin on this dish by adding pureed pumpkin, giving it a warm, autumnal element. Comforting, creamy and really easy to whip up on any night, this dish has become a fast favorite in her house and will become one in yours too!