Baked Pumpkin Pasta

Pumpkin puree is a flavorful and low calorie addition to any dish. I've been getting into the fall spirit and am loving adding pumpkin to everything these days. Tonight I decided to throw together a simple baked pasta dish that pairs creamy pumpkin with flavorful goat cheese and pesto for a delicious and simple vegetarian meal. Quick and easy to put together, this dish is filling but still light. This recipe makes enough for some tasty leftovers as well!

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Ingredients:
1lb whole wheat pasta (penne, fusilli, orecchiette)
1 (15oz) can pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
3 tbsp basil pesto
4oz herbed goat cheese
3 tbsp fresh rosemary
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp sea salt
black pepper
1 tsp chili powder

Step by Step Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350

2. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside

3. In a mixing bowl, mix pumpkin puree, garlic, pesto, rosemary, chili powder and salt

4. Toss pasta with pumpkin mixture and transfer to a casserole dish

5. Arrange pasta mixture in dish, top with slices of goat cheese and black pepper

6. Bake for 15 minutes covered

7. Uncover, and bake for an additional 5 minutes

8. Serve!