Chocolate Pasta with Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Recipe

Name: Chocolate Pasta with Pumpkin and Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups Pumpkin, Peeled And Seeded (reserve The Seeds); 2 ounces, fluid Olive Oil; 1/2 whole Red Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 pound Chocolate Pasta (or Plain Pasta Would Work Beautifully Too); 2 ounces, weight Soft Goat Cheese, Cut Or Broken Into Pieces; 1 whole Pumpkin (just The Seeds, Reserved From The Above Pasta Dish); 2 teaspoons Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1 pinch Nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoons Chili Powder

Servings: persons

4 cups Pumpkin, Peeled And Seeded (reserve The Seeds)
2 ounces, fluid Olive Oil
1/2 whole Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
1 pound Chocolate Pasta (or Plain Pasta Would Work Beautifully Too)
2 ounces, weight Soft Goat Cheese, Cut Or Broken Into Pieces
1 whole Pumpkin (just The Seeds, Reserved From The Above Pasta Dish)
2 teaspoons Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 pinch Nutmeg
1/4 teaspoons Chili Powder

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1)Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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2)Rinse and drain the pumpkin seeds and lay them out on a sheet pan that has been lined with a silpat or a sheet of parchment.
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3)Toss the seeds with the 2 teaspoons of olive oil.
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4)Sprinkle the seeds with salt, nutmeg and chili powder.
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5)Bake the seeds for about 10-15 minutes or until the seeds are golden and crispy.
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Then remove from the oven and set aside while you prepare the pasta.
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6) Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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7) Cut the peeled pumpkin into pieces.
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8 ) In a large pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and the onion slices.
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Sprinkle them with salt.
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9) Cook the onions until tender, about 5 minutes.
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10)Add the pumpkin pieces to the pan with the onions.
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11)This is about when you should add the pasta to the pot of boiling water, and cook according to package directions.
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Then drain off the water.
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12)When the pumpkin is tender, after about 8-10 minutes, add the pasta and toss until combined with the onions and pumpkin.
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13)Add the cubes of goat cheese and plate while hot.
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14)Sprinkle the toasted pumpkin seeds over the top of the pasta and serve hot.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups Pumpkin, Peeled And Seeded (reserve The Seeds), 2 ounces, fluid Olive Oil, 1/2 whole Red Onion, Thinly Sliced, 1 pound Chocolate Pasta (or Plain Pasta Would Work Beautifully Too), and more.

Yes, Chocolate Pasta with Pumpkin and Goat Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate Pasta with Pumpkin and Goat Cheese

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