In these healthy pumpkin pie, pasta, and salad recipes, fall's iconic orange gourd has a place beyond October 31.

The sweet, fibrous flesh of autumn pumpkins just begs to be roasted. Try it in this hearty pasta dish with anchovies and toasted walnuts.

Maple syrup heightens the sweetness of the pumpkin in this dessert recipe. It calls for canned pumpkin puree and so can be made year-round, but it pairs well with fall dishes and fresh autumn produce.

Give sweet, roasted pumpkin an extra kick of flavor with fennel and cumin seeds, red-pepper flakes, and maple syrup.

This delicious salad perfectly combines spicy and sweet flavors. By roasting sugar pumpkin with red pepper and maple syrup and tossing in the crunch of pepitas and the creaminess of feta cheese, each distinct flavor will jump out at you.

Yogurt makes these muffins, a fall breakfast favorite, especially light and tender.

This stew will warm your senses on a chilly night. The heat of the ginger and jalapeno are made subtle by coconut milk and tofu, and the pumpkin adds great color and richness. Garnish with cilantro and lime.

Pumpkin butter, a yummy spread full of fiber and beta-carotene, tastes great with hard cheeses and whole-grain bread.

Spice up the sweet, fibrous flesh of a roasted pumpkin by adding fresh sage leaves and olive oil.

Any shaped pasta, such as penne, farfalle, and fusilli, can substitute for the rigatoni.

This decadent dish, flavored with paprika, serrano chile, tomato paste, and cilantro, will add flair -- and fiber -- to any fall menu.

Pumpkin custard is essentially crustless pumpkin pie made with nonfat evaporated milk.

This recipe for basic roasted pumpkin is so simple and very versatile. You can eat the sweet, fibrous flesh straight out of the shell with some olive oil, salt, and pepper, or you can get creative with different seasonings.

Pumpkin puree is a great source of protein, zinc, and other vitamins. This simple method will reap plenty of puree, which can be stored in the freezer for up to six months.

Don't toss those seeds! With a bit of seasoning and a little honey, you can make a sweet and spicy snack with a satisfying crunch. Pumpkin seeds (or pepitas) provide bone-strengthening magnesium and copper, cholesterol-lowering phytosterols, and anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids.

Try this wholesome side dish that showcases a beautiful hollowed-out pumpkin.