Roasted Tomato and Goat Cheese Pasta
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
304 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Roasted Tomato and Goat Cheese Pasta
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Looking for a meal that is healthy, but also tastes like a gourmet restaurant? This Roasted Tomato and Goat Cheese Pasta is delicious and nutritious.
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Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 garlic cloves minced & divided
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme minced
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 lemon juiced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 ounces cold goat cheese crumbled
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Add the tomatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, and minced thyme to the baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine.
- Bake the tomatoes for 15-18 minutes, or just until they begin to burst.
- While the tomatoes roast, cook the pasta to al dente in salted boiling water according to the time on the package. When the pasta is al dente, remove ? cup of the starchy pasta water and then drain the remaining water and set the pasta aside.
- In a large skillet set over medium heat, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the remaining minced clove of garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or just until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the butter, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Once the butter has melted, add the reserved pasta water and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the tomatoes on top of the pasta and crumble over the goat cheese. Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy.
- Store any leftover pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Notes
- I’m using cherry tomatoes but grape tomatoes or small vine tomatoes would also work.
- Olive oil helps the tomatoes and garlic cook without burning– feel free to use your favorite cooking oil.
- Garlic pairs deliciously with goat cheese and tomatoes– I highly recommend using fresh garlic.
- Just like fresh garlic, fresh thyme really makes a difference in this recipe. If you don’t have thyme, feel free to leave it out.
- I like angel hair pasta in this recipe because it’s small and light– heavier pastas aren’t a good match for light lemon sauces.
- Butter adds richness and delicious flavor to the sauce.
- Lemon adds acidity and freshness to the sauce– I highly recommend fresh lemon juice! One lemon should yield about 2 tablespoons of juice.
- Red pepper flakes add a bit of spice but they are completely optional. Feel free to add as much or as little as you like.
- I’m using a plain chevre cheese but an herbed goat cheese would also work!
- Fresh basil for garnish is optional but it pairs so well with tomatoes and goat cheese. A little fresh thyme on top would also be delicious.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
304kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
163mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 163mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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