Alper Sarikaya — Butternut Cream Farfalle with Black Beans and Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients

• 1 butternut squash , cubed
• 1 small onion , quartered
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 6 oz can tomato paste
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1/2 tsp oregano , dried
• 8 oz whole wheat pasta , farfalle or bow tie
• 1 15 oz can black beans , drained and rinsed
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
• black pepper , to taste
• 1/4 C pumpkin seeds , unsalted roasted
• paprika , smoked, for serving