Maple-Pumpkin Pasta with Blue Cheese & Sage

Maple-Pumpkin Pasta with Blue Cheese & Sage

1 lb tube pasta (penne, rigatoni, etc..)
2 T olive oil1 med onion, chopped
1/4 c maple syrup
4 c cubed pumpkin
1/2 c vegetable broth
2 T chopped fresh sage
1 T brown sugar
1/4 t cinnamon
1/2 t salt
1/2 t pepper
1/2 crumbled blue cheese
1/2 c toasted pumpkin seeds (optional)

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and boil until tender. Drain, and set aside.
In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat, and add onion.Sauté 6-8 minutes, until onion begins to brown. Add maple syrup, pumpkin, vegetable both, sage, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 25-30 minutes, until pumpkin is tender. Add cooked pasta, and toss until well combined. To serve, top with crumbled blue cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds.