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I paired this unique pasta with tender chunks of pumpkin, sweet red onion and crispy pumpkin seeds (from the same pumpkin I chopped up.) Oh, and don’t forget the luscious chunks of melting goat cheese! It was the perfect finish to this gorgeous pasta dish which would be a total show stopper at any dinner party or family dinner.
By the way – my children heard “chocolate pasta” and actually ate this dish just based on the idea!
1)Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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.
3)Toss the seeds with the 2 teaspoons of olive oil.
4)Sprinkle the seeds with salt, nutmeg and chili powder.
5)Bake the seeds for about 10-15 minutes or until the seeds are golden and crispy. Then remove from the oven and set aside while you prepare the pasta.
6) Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
7) Cut the peeled pumpkin into pieces.
8 ) In a large pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and the onion slices. Sprinkle them with salt.
9) Cook the onions until tender, about 5 minutes.
10)Add the pumpkin pieces to the pan with the onions.
11)This is about when you should add the pasta to the pot of boiling water, and cook according to package directions. Then drain off the water.
12)When the pumpkin is tender, after about 8-10 minutes, add the pasta and toss until combined with the onions and pumpkin.
13)Add the cubes of goat cheese and plate while hot.
14)Sprinkle the toasted pumpkin seeds over the top of the pasta and serve hot.
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HODGEPODGESPV on 10.12.2011
HAH! I told some people chocolate pasta could be a good thing!!!