Beet Dressed Pasta with Golden Raisins and Poppy Seeds

Name: Beet-Dressed Pasta with Golden Raisins and Poppy Seeds
Ingredients: 1/4 cup golden raisins; Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1 1/2 tablespoons); 2 steam-roasted beets (about 1 pound total); 1/4 cup olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Cream (optional); 1 pound dry small pasta, such as bow ties, orecchiette, or penne; 1 tablespoon poppy seeds