Gemelli with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds and Goat Cheese
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Gemelli with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds and Goat Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 959.41 kcal High 48%
- Protein 34.41 g Good Source 69%
- Carbohydrate 115.63 g 42%
- Total Fat 37.83 g High 49%
- Saturated Fat 12.51 g High 63%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 50.98 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 145.7 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 7.99 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 12.75 g --
- Added Sugars 0.12 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 236.42 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 6.31 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 499.55 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 114.3 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 67.9 mg Good Source 75%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Gemelli with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds and Goat Cheese is made with 8 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Garlic, Gemelli Pasta, and Goat Cheese. Each serving provides about 959.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Gemelli with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds and Goat Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Garlic, Gemelli Pasta, Goat Cheese, Green Onion. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Gemelli with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds and Goat Cheese?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 959.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Gemelli with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds and Goat Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Gemelli with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds and Goat Cheese healthy?
- Gemelli with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds and Goat Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 959.41 calories and 34.41 g of protein, or 69% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 145.7 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.51 g (63% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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