Crisp autumn days are meant for making some seriously good comfort food, and there are so many ways to make that happen with fall’s hearty produce. Pumpkin pastas, butternut squash bakes, cider-infused soups, and other hearty seasonal dishes will warm you up from the inside out all while filling you up on a chilly night. Find inspiration thanks to fall dinner ideas like Thai peanut chicken pumpkin curry and healthy mushroom alfredo pasta bake, both of which will have you running back for more. Whether you need a quick fall dinner on a busy weeknight, you’re in search of a winning recipe for a crowd, or you’re just looking to spend more time in the kitchen with your favorite autumn produce, these recipes are just what you’re looking for this season. There are vegan, vegetarian, and low-carb options, as well as ones you can make with one pan or in a slow cooker. (Is there anything more fall than a meal made in your slow cooker?) Whether you’re craving cozy, fresh, creamy, savory, or indulgent, keep reading to see the best autumnal recipes and consider this the ultimate guide to fall dinner ideas you’ll want to make all season long. — Additional reporting by Lauren Harano and Lauren Mazzo
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Butternut Squash Carbonara With Broccoli Rabe and Sage
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Thai Peanut Chicken Pumpkin Curry
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Apple Cider Chicken With Caramelized Apples
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Mushroom Alfredo Pasta Bake
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Butternut Squash and Black Bean Quesadillas
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Butternut Squash Rigatoni With Pancetta, Brown Butter, and Sage
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Pumpkin-Seed Pesto Spaghetti-Squash Bowls
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Pumpkin Risotto With Goat Cheese and Dried Cranberries
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5-Ingredient Butternut Squash Alfredo
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Cheesy Pumpkin Taquitos With Roasted Jalapeño Pepita Crema
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Smoky Pumpkin Bisque
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Zesty Mexican Mushroom Baked Spaghetti Squash
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Stovetop Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese
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Spicy Thai-Style Butternut Squash and Pumpkin Ramen
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Pumpkin Gnocchi With Sage Butter Sauce
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5-Cheese Bake
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Creamy Sausage Kale Pasta
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Chicken Pot Pie
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Pumpkin Soup With Grilled-Cheese Croutons
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Italian Pumpkin and Kale Chicken Noodle Soup
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Thai Pumpkin Soup
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Creamy Pumpkin Spaghetti With Garlic Kale
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Taco Soup
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Slow-Cooker Pumpkin Beef Chili
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Barbecue-Chicken-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
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30-Minute Butternut Squash and Cider Soup
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Reuben-Stuffed Chicken
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Vegetarian Pumpkin and 3-Bean Chili
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Fall Harvest Roasted Butternut Squash and Pomegranate Salad
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Creamy Chicken and Rice
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Vegan Pumpkin Chili
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Mushroom-and-Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash
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Butternut Squash Lasagna
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Spicy Southwest Pumpkin Soup
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Spicy Kale and Chipotle Chickpea and Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
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Seafood Pumpkin Spaghetti Squash Pasta
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Skillet Lasagna With Basil, Italian Sausage, and Butternut Squash
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Lemon Brown Butter Pasta With Zucchini
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Chicken Stroganoff
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Red Pepper Fettuccine With Shrimp
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Sweet Sesame Basil Chicken Noodles
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Cheesy Southern Squash Casserole
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Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Curry
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