Southwestern Pasta With Spicy Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds plum tomatoes, cored, halved lengthwise, then halved crosswise

1 bunch scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)

6 garlic cloves, quartered

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

coarse salt and ground pepper

12 ounces gemelli or other short tubular pasta

1 cup crumbled goat cheese

1/3 cup Spicy Pumpkin Seeds

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, combine tomatoes, scallions, garlic, oil, pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss to coat. Bake until softened, tossing halfway through, 30 to 40 minutes

Meanwhile, cook pasta. Drain; return to pot. Toss with tomato mixture and cheese; season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls; sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.