Goat Cheese Pasta

1 pound penne, whole wheat ok
4 oz. crumbled goat cheese
olive oil
2 minced shallots
6 oz. prosciutto or pancetta, chopped
2 tsp. brown sugar
1/4 cup pine nuts

Boil water in a large pasta pot.  Add the pasta and cook according to directions.  While pasta is cooking, coat a non-stick skillet with olive oil and then add the prosciutto.  Saute until crispy, and then set aside on a paper towel to drain.  Add the shallots to the hot skillet and cook, stirring often, until golden brown.  Add the brown sugar and caramelize, and then add the prosciutto back to the skillet.  Set on low heat while you toast the pine nuts.  Using another skillet, lightly toast the pine nuts.  Drain the pasta and toss with the shallot mixture, toasted pine nuts, and goat cheese.  Serve immediately.  If desired, add grilled chicken for a fuller meal.