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Roasted Tomato Goat Cheese Pasta

This roasted tomato goat cheese pasta is made with sweet roasted tomatoes, creamy goat cheese, and fresh lemon juice. A great vegetarian pasta dish to serve on a weeknight!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 304 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 ounces cold goat cheese crumbled
  • fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. 
  2. 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. 
  3. Bake the tomatoes for 15-18 minutes, or just until they begin to burst. 
  4. While the tomatoes roast, cook the pasta to al dente in salted boiling water according to the time on the package.
  5. When the pasta is al dente, remove ⅓ cup of the starchy pasta water and then drain the remaining water and set the pasta aside. 
  6. 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. 
  7. Add the butter, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.
  8. 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. 
  9. Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Add the tomatoes on top of the pasta and crumble over the goat cheese. Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy. 
  11. Store any leftover pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. 

Nutrition Information

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: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304

% 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.