There are a million different reasons to love fall: you get to transform your home into a haunted house with spooky indoor and outdoor Halloween decorations, you get to wear cute sweaters and stock up on cozy blankets and you get to indulge in all of the deliciousness that autumnal foods bring.  When we’re in need of some recipes that take full advantage of our favorite fall ingredients, there’s one culinary queen we know we can always count on — Giada De Laurentiis. Luckily, De Laurentiis has been sharing enough fall recipes to keep us full for months and because a delicious recipe is always better when shared, we’ve gathered seven of Giada De Laurentiis’ best fall recipes right here for you.

Pasta With Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese

Pasta with caramelized butternut squash and onions, toasted walnuts and a creamy goat cheese sauce – AKA, a plate of fall perfection. Get the #recipe in the profile link!

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This is a great vegetarian option to try because it’s filled with bold and intense flavors. The creamy goat cheese adds lots of tangy goodness and the carmelized onions really bring out the sweetness in the  butternut squash

Get the recipe from The Giadzy

Caramelized Apple and Pomegranate Tart

Who else is gonna get into some fall baking this weekend? 🙋‍♀️ We think @giadadelaurentiis’ beautiful caramelized apple and pomegranate tart is a great place to start. Get the #recipe in the profile link!

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Yes, this looks gorgeous but the flavor is out of this world. The pomegranate seeds add a nice crunch and of course, we’ll use any excuse to bake with apples in the fall, right?

Mezzi Rigatoni with Butternut Squash and Spicy Sausage

This is one of our all-time favorite pasta dishes, and it’s officially seasonally appropriate to eat it! @giadadelaurentiis’ mezzi rigatoni with butternut squash & sausage 🙌 get the super easy #recipe in the profile link!

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This recipe calls for rigatoni but you could easily substitute the rigatoni for whichever pasta you have on hand.

Creamy Pumpkin Lasagna Rolls With Bacon

It’s the first day of fall 🍂 so bring on the pumpkin everything! We recommend @giadadelaurentiis’ creamy pumpkin lasagna rolls with bacon – an absolute showstopper. Grab the #recipe in the profile link!

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Last week Giada showed us an amazing lasagna roll recipe with a salty surprise inside and now she’s sharing the perfect fall version of that same recipe.

One-Pot Loaded Chicken Stew

The first day of fall is tomorrow, and we’re already all aboard the cozy food train! @giadadelaurentiis’ loaded one-pot chicken stew is just right for the season, and it’s incredibly easy to whip up. Grab the #recipe in the profile link!

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There’s truly nothing more comforting than a warm stew on a chilly fall day. We love that this one can be cooked entirely in one pot so you don’t waste time washing dishes.

Pasta With Sausage, Apples and Gorgonzola

New recipe alert! 📣 @giadadelaurentiis’ pasta with Italian sausage, apples and Gorgonzola has the flavors of fall that we love. Better yet, it only takes 25 minutes to whip up! 🙌 #recipe in the profile link and stories!

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Apples and pasta with goat cheese is the sweet and savory flavor combo you never knew you needed. This meal only takes five minutes to prep and 20 minutes to cook.

Pumpkin Carbonara

Anyone else feeling excited for fall cooking? @giadadelaurentiis’ brand new Pumpkin Carbonara recipe is everything we’re craving: comforting, creamy and pumpkin-y! 🍂🍁 Get the #recipe in the profile link!

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Who knew carbonara could even more delicious by adding pumpkin?! This perfect fall dinner comes together in less than 30 minutes too.

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