Make a meal of the spookiest seasonal vegetable with these autumnal Italian pumpkin recipes – they’re gourd-geously tasty!
From a simple starter to a delightful pumpkin dessert, with plenty of options for main courses, these cosy Italian pumpkin recipes are ideal for an autumn dinner party or a post-Halloween feast to use up your pumpkins. Find your new favourite comfort food below:
1. Pumpkin, Baby Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
With roasted pumpkin, baby tomatoes, and spinach, this warm winter salad is topped with pearls of mozzarella and a sweet balsamic drizzle. It makes a fabulous starter or light lunch.
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2. Savoury Pumpkin and Gorgonzola Pie
This rich, savoury pie is a great recipe for using up leftovers after carving pumpkins. But with its hearty, gorgonzola and pumpkin filling, you can enjoy this comforting dish long after Halloween is over. Serve warm or cold with salad, steamed veggies, or on its own as a hearty snack.
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3. Gnocchi with Pumpkin and Taleggio
This creamy pumpkin sauce is the perfect accompaniment to fresh gnocchi. Topped with taleggio cheese and grilled to golden perfection, this autumnal dish is simple to make and a total crowdpleaser.
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4. Gnocchi with Pumpkin, Gorgonzola, Pancetta & Honey
For those who like their comfort meals on the sweeter side, this pumpkin gnocchi is topped with mild gorgonzola, crisp pancetta and a drizzle of honey. This is the perfect bowl food, best enjoyed while curled up on a comfy chair in a warm, cosy jumper.
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5. Chocolate Chip and Pumpkin Ciambella
Don’t forget dessert! Transform your leftover pumpkin into a delicious chocolate chip ring cake with this easy ciambella recipe. Serve with a cup of tea or a glass of sweet dessert wine.
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Want more kitchen inspiration? Try our collection of Italian dessert recipes
Recipes and photos by Mario Matassa.