Gemelli with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds and Goat Cheese

Name: Gemelli with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds and Goat Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Cayenne Pepper; 6 whole Garlic; 16 oz Gemelli Pasta; 10 oz Goat Cheese; 2 bunch Green Onion; 0.25 cup Olive Oil; 1 cup Pumpkin Seeds; 3 lb Roma Tomato

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹 High-Protein 💪Low-Sodium Sugar-Free Vegetarian 🥦Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️

Gemelli with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds and Goat Cheese marries toasty, cayenne-dusted pepitas with sweet roasted Roma tomatoes and mellowed green onions. Creamy goat cheese melts into the warm pasta, creating a tangy, velvety coating punctuated by garlicky warmth and gentle heat. It’s an inviting weeknight dinner or a vibrant potluck dish that tastes great warm or at room temperature.

Prep10 mins
Cook50 mins
Serves5
DifficultyEasy

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2

Spread the pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a cookie sheet and sprinkle them with cayenne pepper.
3

Roast in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Watch carefully so they do not burn. Set aside.
4

Arrange the tomatoes in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Scatter the green onion and garlic over the tomatoes, then drizzle the vegetables with olive oil to coat.
5

Roast in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly; peel the skins from the tomatoes.
6

Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, stir in the gemelli and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, about 10 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
7

Stir the goat cheese into the hot pasta until melted, then stir in the roasted, peeled tomatoes. Place the pumpkin seeds on top of the pasta to serve.