7 Easy Fall Dinner Recipes for Busy Weeknights That Your Family Will Love

• tablespoon olive oil
• Salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2. Warm the olive oil in a pan and cook the garlic briefly.
3. Stir in the pumpkin purée and milk.
4. Add Parmesan and seasonings, then simmer gently until the sauce thickens.
5. Toss with the cooked pasta and a little pasta water if needed.

Use plain pumpkin purée rather than sweetened pumpkin pie filling.

3. Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup

This warming soup is ideal for chilly evenings and can make enough for leftovers.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound beef stew meat
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2