Chocolate Pasta with Pumpkin and Goat Cheese

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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.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.