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From clothing to food, fall is layering season. As the weather cools and we turn more and more to gooey baked casseroles and hearty soups and stews, it may not seem like the right time to pick up a new diet. That being said, the wonderful bounty of fall produce makes it possible to eat hearty, plant-based meals that make cutting out meat easier than ever. Some of our favorite classic fall pastas are also some of our best vegetarian pasta recipes—think mushroom tortellini and pappardelle with butternut squash. Whether you’re looking for a fun twist on grits with goat cheese or a classic sweet potato casserole, here are our best fall vegetarian recipes for your next meat-free meal.

"Butternut

Butternut Squash and Smoked Mozzarella Pizza

"Pappardelle

Pappardelle with Butternut Squash, Walnuts, and Baby Kale

Toasted walnuts, roasted butternut squash, baby kale, and a rich brown butter sauce combine over broad pappardelle noodles for a dish that perfectly captures fall’s best flavors. Get the recipe for Pappardelle with Butternut Squash, Walnuts, and Baby Kale »
"Senegalese

Butternut Squash Pepe Soup

Chef Pierre Thiam‘s take on this classic autumn soup uses Scotch bonnet chiles for spice and nutmeg for warmth. In Senegal, a similar soup is said to prevent hangovers, so you’ll find hawkers selling it outside the bars late at night. Use your favorite type of pumpkin or other fall squashes to substitute for the butternut in this recipe, if you like. For a vegan soup, substitute vegetable stock for the chicken stock. Get the recipe for Butternut Squash Pepe Soup »
"Fall

Fall Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale Chips, and Pomegranate Seeds

"Sweet

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble

This sweet potato casserole is an especially festive, over-the-top take on the Thanksgiving classic, topped with a crisp pecan crumble and dotted with marshmallows. Get the recipe for Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble »
"Potato

Potato and Cheese Tortelli with Porcini Mushrooms

Potato and Cheese Tortelli with Porcini Mushrooms
"Classic

Pear and Cheese Ravioli (Cacio e Pere)

Nothing says love like homemade pasta. Lidia Bastianich’s recipe mixes tender, sweet Bartlett pears with sharp pecorino and creamy mascarpone to make a rich filling for ravioli.
"balanzoni"

Spinach Balanzoni With Brown Butter and Sage

Spinach Balanzoni With Brown Butter and Sage
"Al's
"Squash

Squash Soup (Soupe de Courge)

"Lemon-Infused

Lemon-Infused Spaghetti with Oil and Provolone

"Fermented

Fermented Carrot Borscht with Ginger and Turmeric

“Borscht was traditionally a fermented soup,” says Cortney Burns, who adapted the classic beet base to one featuring a combination of fresh and fermented carrots and beets instead. “The warming spices, fresh ginger, and alliums bring out the natural sweet flavor of the carrots,” she says. Burns tops her soup with anything from salt-brined caraway to shredded or wilted vegetables, pickled ginger, dill, or yogurt, but play around with combinations you like. For a red version, use purple or red carrots and red beets. For a yellow version, use yellow carrots and golden beets. Pass the finished soup through a fine-mesh sieve for a completely silky texture. Get the recipe for Fermented Carrot Borscht with Ginger and Turmeric »

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