35+ Savoury Pumpkin Recipes

Pumpkin desserts tend to get all of the love in the fall, so today I’m excited to highlight several Savoury Pumpkin Recipes that even my fellow PSL haters will love.

35+ Satisfying, Savoury Pumpkin Recipes

Pumpkin isn’t just for desserts! Its sweet, earthy flavor can add a unique twist to a variety of savory dishes.

We’ve just dug into the amazing world of savory pumpkin recipes and I’m excited to share the highlights with you! From pumpkin salad dressing to crockpot turkey pumpkin chili, we’ve covered it all so you can fully experience and embrace the versatility of this autumnal treasure.

Tips For Savoury Pumpkin Recipes

• Puree for Creamy Textures: To create a smooth and creamy base for various dishes, puree pumpkin. You can either roast or boil it before pureeing it using a blender or food processor. This pumpkin puree can be used in a variety of recipes, such as sauces, soups, and purees. It can also add a subtle sweetness to baked goods like bread, muffins, and pancakes.
• Puree pumpkin: To create a smooth and creamy base for various dishes, puree pumpkin. You can either roast or boil it before pureeing it using a blender or food processor. This pumpkin puree can be used in a variety of recipes, such as sauces, soups, and purees. It can also add a subtle sweetness to baked goods like bread, muffins, and pancakes.
• Add pumpkin puree to other favorite recipes: To add a rich and velvety texture to sauces, especially tomato-based ones, incorporate pumpkin puree. Simply puree pumpkin and add it to your favorite sauce recipe. This technique can be used to elevate the flavor and texture of marinara sauce for pasta or curry sauce. The addition of pumpkin puree can create a more complex and satisfying sauce that complements the dish.
• Experiment with Spices: To enhance the flavor of pumpkin and create interesting combinations, experiment with different spices. Try pairing pumpkin with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, or chili powder. These spice combinations can be used in a variety of dishes, such as soups, stews, and curries. By experimenting with different spices, you can discover unique and delicious flavor profiles that complement the sweetness of pumpkin.

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35 Savoury Pumpkin Recipes

Pumpkin Salad Dressing From Sugar Spice And Glitter

Pumpkin Salad Dressing is a creamy and flavorful dressing that brings a taste of autumn to your salads. Made with pumpkin puree, it offers a unique sweetness balanced by the tanginess of vinegar and a hint of spice. 

Perfect for topping greens, this dressing adds a rich and satisfying depth to your meals.

Roasted Pumpkin Soup (with Video) From Sugar Spice And Glitter

This autumnal delight features a smooth, creamy texture enhanced by the caramelized goodness of oven-roasted pumpkin. Often spiced with warming flavors like cinnamon, ginger, or nutmeg, it’s a perfect dish to cozy up with on a chilly day. 

Topped with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds, or a drizzle of olive oil, this soup is both satisfying and sophisticated.   

Crockpot Turkey Pumpkin Chili (with Video) From Sugar Spice And Glitter

This slow-cooked masterpiece combines the savory flavors of roasted turkey with the sweet and creamy richness of pumpkin. Packed with beans, spices, and a hint of warmth, this chili is perfect for chilly days.

 Enjoy the depth of flavor that comes from simmering all day in a crockpot.   

Shrimp Pumpkin Curry from Sugar, Spice and Glitter

A delicious homemade curry recipe, this Shrimp Pumpkin Curry is a flavorful, rich meal perfect for fall!

It has that perfect sweet-savory-earthy flavor profile and I love the tender pumpkin contrasted to the snap of the shrimp and the perfectly cooked veggies. It’s a perfect fall comfort food dish for curry fans.

Pumpkin Turkey Chili From Busy Family Recipes

This rich, savory Pumpkin Turkey Chili is an easy 30-minute meal that allows you to enjoy the flavors of the season even on busy weeknights! It’s healthy, filling, and tastes great topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and avocado!

This rich, hearty pumpkin turkey chili still goes great with all your favorite chili toppings! Serve this up on game day or on a weekend surrounded by friends and family with a chili toppings bar to allow everyone to make their bowl of chili exactly how they like it!

Instant Pot Pumpkin Chili From Tasty Oven

Instant Pot Pumpkin Chili is a delicious autumn-inspired chili recipe packed with beans, pumpkin puree, chili seasonings, and vegetables (plus 3 secret ingredients that make the best chili). It’s a one pot dinner ready in 30 minutes and makes a great, easy dinner for a busy work or school night. 

Instant Pot Pumpkin Chili is pumped up a notch with the addition of creamy, nutritious pumpkin puree. Pumpkin chili is delicious served with toppings of cheddar cheese, pepitas, cilantro and sour cream.

Instant Pot Pumpkin Pasta Recipe From Tasty Oven

Instant Pot Pumpkin Pasta is a quick and easy Fall dinner recipe made with pappardelle pasta, canned or homemade pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Top with crunchy pecans and fresh herbs for a delicious full course dinner that’s adult and kid-friendly!

This fresh and filling creamy Instant Pot Pumpkin Pasta is full of the warming flavors of Autumn. The rich pumpkin sauce is made with lots of pumpkin puree, cream cheese, and heavy cream. 

Pumpkin Sausage Pasta From Food Folks And Fun

This Pumpkin Sausage Pasta with sage is the perfect comfort food for fall! It’s creamy, spicy, and so flavorful. Plus, it’s on your table in just 25 minutes! Sweet pumpkin desserts are delicious, but savory pumpkin dishes are just as delicious.

This pumpkin pasta is just the thing. It’s comforting, seasonal, and delicious for dinner! Not only is it super quick and easy to make, but it’s perfect for casual dinners and dinner parties! 

Pumpkin Pasta Sauce From Dana’s Table

This creamy pumpkin pasta sauce is made without cream and is naturally dairy-free. It’s a delicious and easy pasta dinner ready in about 30 minutes! We have it on frequent rotation in our house, and I think you will too.

This creamy pumpkin sauce makes a simple pasta dish that can be eaten alone, served as a pasta course, or topped with protein for a more filling meal.

Baked Pumpkin Pasta With Zucchini From The-Pasta-Project

This delicious baked pumpkin pasta recipe is a traditional dish that captures the very essence of Italy’s love for seasonal ingredients.

It’s perfect for those cozy nights when you crave a touch of Italy’s rustic charm without wanting to spend all day in the kitchen.

Pasta Risotto With Pumpkin Or Winter Squash From The-Pasta-Project

This pasta risotto with pumpkin is a traditional Neapolitan dish known as ‘pasta e cocozza’ in the local dialect. This comforting dish combines the creamy texture of risotto with the heartiness of pasta, featuring sweet and savory pumpkin or winter squash. 

The pasta is cooked to perfection in a rich broth, absorbing flavors from sautéed onions, garlic, and fresh herbs. The addition of pureed pumpkin or squash adds a smooth, velvety consistency, while grated Parmesan cheese enhances the dish with a savory, cheesy finish.  

Pumpkin Macaroni & Cheese From Simply Stacie

Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese is creamy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious. If you haven’t added pumpkin to your macaroni and cheese you are missing out on a fall favorite recipe! Pumpkin makes a wonderful ingredient in savory dishes. 

Macaroni and cheese made with pumpkin can stand alone as the main course or be served as a side dish. Pumpkin gives this macaroni and cheese dish an extra creamy sauce. It does not add a very strong pumpkin taste but just enough to keep your taste buds happy.

Pumpkin Soup Recipe From Simply Stacie

This Pumpkin Soup recipe is quick to make for lunch or dinner. Made with canned pumpkin, it’s light, flavorful and so delicious!

This creamy pumpkin soup is easy to whip for a healthy meal to serve your family. It takes less than 30 minutes to make with not much effort.

Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo (20 Minute Recipe) From Busy Day Dinners

This creamy pumpkin alfredo recipe is a delicious twist on the classic pasta dish that brings fall flavors to your dinner table.

Not only is pumpkin Alfredo a delicious seasonal cozy meal, but it’s also a fast dinner idea that uses leftover canned pumpkin.

Pumpkin Enchiladas From Dinner At The Zoo

These pumpkin enchiladas are flour tortillas stuffed with chicken and coated in a savory sauce. The velvety pumpkin sauce is very unique and elevates the enchiladas into a fancy meal without any extra effort!

This enchilada sauce uses pumpkin puree as a base which creates a smooth, velvety and creamy sauce – you may never want to make regular old enchiladas again!

Roasted Pumpkin Recipe From Dinner At The Zoo

This roasted pumpkin recipe is sugar pie pumpkin wedges cooked with brown sugar, maple syrup and cinnamon. The perfect sweet and savory side dish for fall and winter meals!

You can’t go wrong when it comes to roasted vegetables, they have so much more flavor than steamed or boiled veggies. This roasted pumpkin is a seasonal favorite that takes just minutes to put together.

Turkey Pumpkin Chili From I Heart Eating

Ready in just 55 minutes, this turkey pumpkin chili recipe is a hearty dinner that’s packed with flavor. This chili is rich and flavorful and is sure to please! Turkey pumpkin chili is a delicious dinner that’s perfect for fall. This flavorful chili is made in under an hour.

This hearty chili is full of good-for-you ingredients like pumpkin, beans, and vegetables. It’s also made with plenty of warm spices for a tasty, filling meal.

Spiced Coconut Pumpkin Soup From The Foodolic

Spiced Coconut Pumpkin Soup is an easy soup made with roasted pumpkin, coconut milk, ginger, cumin and garlic. Perfect to warm up before the winter comes.This soup is a creamy, colorful and aromatic soup. 

To balance the sweetness of pumpkin and coconut milk, a bit of ginger and cumin will come to the rescue! The roasting of the pumpkin pieces in the oven is what gives a pumpkin soup its kick! 

Pumpkin Curry Soup From Noshing With The Nolands

This Pumpkin Curry Soup is full of rich Thai flavor with red curry paste, lime, creamy coconut milk, cilantro, and a touch of coconut sugar for just the right amount of sweetness. This 30-minute recipe is vegan, paleo-friendly, and gluten-free. 

This will make a great first course for your Thanksgiving dinner. For an extra rich and creamy soup, you can stir a few tablespoons of creamy nut butter into the soup before blending.

Instant Pot Pumpkin Soup From Wonder Mom Wannabe

Instant Pot Pumpkin Soup is so simple to make, and is bursting with delicious flavor. You are going to fall in love with this creamy soup recipe.

This creamy Instant Pot soup is perfect for a chilly fall day. There is something comforting about a hearty bowl of soup on a rainy day.

Instant Pot Pumpkin Chili From Food N Service

You will love this delicious vegetarian Instant Pot Pumpkin Chili, and how it mixes well with your favorite season: Pumpkin season! The comforting texture and flavor of this Instant Pot recipe is something that everyone craves after a long day. 

The sauce is thick and rich and bursting with flavors. It even has a little bit of spice to it which might not be obvious when you smell the spices cooking in the Instant Pot. This chili is a great way to sneak a few vegetables in for picky eaters.

Easy Pumpkin Soup Recipe From Food N Service

This Easy Pumpkin Soup Recipe is rich and creamy with sweet and savory flavors. The cinnamon and maple syrup turn it into an instant hit for the family to enjoy at Thanksgiving or during the fall, although it’s just as great any time of the year!

This Dutch oven soup recipe is perfect to serve alongside crusty bread, breadsticks, flaky buttermilk biscuits, grilled cheese sandwiches, and so much more. 

Spooky Pumpkin Mac and Cheese From Little Nomads Recipes

Make the kids this Spooky Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with the leftovers from pumpkin carving this Halloween! A smooth Pumpkin pasta sauce made with cream cheese, cream and a tad of parmesan goes a long way. 

The meal could end there, but I’ve made it extra cheesy with extra mozzarella gratin on top. Because who doesn’t like to see the lovely cheese strings in their Mac and Cheese? This Pumpkin Mac and Cheese recipe will keep you and your kids strong for the candy hunt!

Mashed Pumpkin From Posh Plate

This velvety mashed pumpkin recipe is a creamy blend of roasted pumpkin, maple syrup, and warm autumn spices. They are a savory delight with a creamy, delicate texture. The natural sweetness of the pumpkin combines beautifully with the warm fall spices. 

Mashed Pumpkin is the perfect complement to your Fall dinners and holiday meals. Skip traditional mashed potatoes and make this Mashed Pumpkin recipe instead. Even better is how much you will love how quickly and easily this healthy side dish comes together.

Pumpkin Mac and Cheese From Chocolate Moosey

This incredibly creamy and smoky Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with sausage and peas is a fall twist on a childhood favorite that’s cooked on the stovetop, meaning it’s quick and easy for a weeknight dinner.

It’s a creamy, smoky mac and cheese that warms you up on a chilly autumn evening. By adding pumpkin, it helps make the homemade cheese sauce even creamier.

Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes From Chocolate Moosey

Whether you have leftover canned pumpkin to use or are looking for an easy Thanksgiving side dish, Cheddar Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes with rosemary is total comfort food in a bowl. This Cheddar Pumpkin Mashed Potato recipe makes 4 servings, enough to cook Thanksgiving for two.

You certainly don’t have to wait until Thanksgiving either to enjoy these mashed potatoes. Cheddar pumpkin mashed potatoes make a great comforting side dish any day of the week.

Roasted Pumpkin Soup From Organized Island

This Roasted Pumpkin Soup is perfect for a fall dinner or lunch. Made with fresh pumpkin, cream along with a few spices. 

A wonderful fall meal idea that incorporates the wonderful flavor of pumpkin. I like to top it with a little sour cream and pepitas to dress it up a bit.

Rich Cream of Pumpkin and Coconut Soup From Like Hot Keto

This keto, low-carb and dairy-free pumpkin and coconut cream soup is so rich, luscious and comforting! And it’s ready in 5 minutes! Really – this is the easiest soup recipe ever!

All you need to do is open cans of pumpkin puree and coconut cream. Even the ginger and garlic are added in paste form, so you don’t need to prep ANYTHING! 

Then have the soup by itself in a mug as a comforting snack or combine with some fresh salad and quick bread for a delicious keto lunch!

The Easiest Creamy Pumpkin Soup From Blackberry Babe

This creamy pumpkin soup recipe is savory and quick to make! A healthy pumpkin soup recipe that is keto-friendly and easily adapted to be vegetarian or vegan.

I love to make this simple pumpkin soup because it’s SUCH an easy recipe! It calls for minimal ingredients, including canned pumpkin. A soup this simple and tasty is guaranteed to become your new favorite fall soup.

Creamy Pumpkin Risotto From Dana’s Table

This creamy pumpkin risotto needs only 6 main ingredients and is ready in 40 minutes! Arborio rice turns into creamy risotto with pumpkin purée and parmesan cheese. It makes a great fall dinner or side dish, and can be made vegetarian or vegan with a simple swap.

A great pumpkin dish to enjoy when fall pumpkin-mania strikes can be made with pantry ingredients. It is a delicious vegan or vegetarian main course and it works as a side dish too.

Pumpkin Risotto (Vegan, Gluten-Free) From Strength And Sunshine

Easy and creamy Vegan Pumpkin Risotto that’s a healthy and comforting meal for the fall and winter seasons! This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergy-free. A classic Italian rice recipe, full of cozy flavors, that’s only 7 ingredients and made in 20 minutes, all in one pan! 

This simple and quick dish is perfect as a light dinner or veggie-packed side dish! No need for heavy cheese and dairy in this healthy pumpkin risotto recipe. It’s the perfect solution for serving up some healthy comfort food this fall and winter!

Creamy Gnocchi with Pumpkin Sauce and Bacon From All In The Family Recipes

This creamy and cheesy Gnocchi with Pumpkin Sauce is a delicious and comforting dinner that is perfect for pumpkin season! It is guaranteed to get you in the fall spirit and is bound to be a new family favorite!

It’s such an easy meal with simple ingredients you can find at most grocery stores. It can be served as a main course or as a side dish, making it suitable for just about any meal. 

Pumpkin Pasta Sauce From Piper Cooks

This homemade Pumpkin Pasta Sauce recipe turns pasta into a cozy, comforting, and hearty meal, perfect for the fall season. Made from scratch, this sauce is creamy, flavorful, and easy to make with a one-pot option. 

The combination of canned pumpkin puree, garlic, and fresh sage creates a delicious and comforting sauce that pairs perfectly with your favorite pasta. 

Whip up this quick and delightful creamy pumpkin pasta in no time, it’s the perfect fall dinner that the whole family will love.

One-Pot Chipotle Pumpkin Pasta From Piper Cooks

One-Pot Chipotle Pumpkin Pasta | Bucatini pasta with a homemade chipotle and pumpkin pasta sauce. This comforting and easy fall-inspired dinner is simple to make One-Pot Pasta. Great served with a side salad or roasted broccoli.

This one-pot pasta is easy to make for one-pot dinners, which also means fewer dishes! That’s always a cause to celebrate. This recipe is a favorite because it’s comforting and deliciously fall-like.

Pumpkin Chili From Food Folks And Fun

This Pumpkin Chili is the ultimate fall chili recipe. It’s hearty, comforting, and has just a touch of delicious pumpkin flavor. This Pumpkin Chili is full of flavor. It is so savory and filling! Pumpkin is not just for dessert!

The pumpkin adds a sweet and earthy flavor to traditional chili. This chili is made in thirty minutes, so it is perfect for those busy (and cold) weeknights!

Baked Pumpkin From Posh Plate

Sweet and savory pumpkin that’s baked to perfection. Baked Pumpkin is perfect for pies, soups, baked goods, or a side dish. This Baked Pumpkin recipe provides a healthy side dish with warm, seasonal comfort. 

The natural sweetness of the pumpkin is enhanced during the baking process, giving you a delicious side dish full of essential vitamins and nutrients. The recipe takes just ten minutes to prepare and about twenty minutes to cook. Plus, you only need four ingredients to make it!

Roasted Pumpkin Soup From Aqueena The Kitchen

Roasted Pumpkin Soup is a creamy and flavorful dish made from roasted pumpkin blended with sautéed onions, garlic, and a variety of seasonings. The roasted pumpkin imparts a rich, caramelized flavor, while the addition of broth, cream, or coconut milk creates a smooth and velvety texture. 

It is often garnished with a drizzle of cream, pumpkin seeds, or a sprinkle of fresh herbs, this comforting soup is perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day. It only has 5 ingredients!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to roast pumpkin for savory dishes?

Cut pumpkin into chunks, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast in a preheated oven until tender and slightly browned. Roasting brings out pumpkin’s natural sweetness and caramelization.

What is the difference between pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie filling?

Pumpkin puree is made solely from pumpkin, while pumpkin pie filling often contains added sugar, spices, and sometimes other ingredients like milk or eggs. Pumpkin puree is ideal for savory dishes, while pumpkin pie filling is best suited for sweet desserts.

Can I freeze roasted pumpkin for later use?

Yes, you can freeze roasted pumpkin for up to 3 months. Simply let it cool completely, then store it in an airtight container or freezer bag.

How can I balance the sweetness of pumpkin in a savory dish?

Use a combination of savory ingredients, such as garlic, onion, and herbs, to balance the sweetness of the pumpkin. You can also add a touch of acidity, like lemon juice or vinegar.

I hope you enjoyed this collection of 35+ Savoury Pumpkin Recipes and found a few delicious recipes to try out for yourself!