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Spinach Goat Cheese Pasta

Calling all goat cheese lovers! This spinach goat cheese pasta recipe is loaded with fresh spinach and a touch of lemon. It's simple and fast to make.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 369 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta
  • 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach (packed)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional)
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Boil a salted pot of water and cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Important: reserve about a cup of the pasta water before you drain it! Drain the pasta and set it aside.
  2. In the same pot you cooked the pasta in, add the butter and melt it over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook for about a minute.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cooked pasta back into the pot. Stir in the goat cheese, parmesan, and lemon juice. Add a splash of the pasta water (a little at a time) and keep stirring/tossing until you've got a nice, creamy consistency.
  4. Add in the spinach (and basil if using) and toss with the pasta. Cover the pot for a minute or two to help the spinach wilt.
  5. Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Goats cheese can be quite strong, so I only recommend making this recipe if you really like the stuff!
  • I used a 4 ounce soft goat's cheese log for this recipe.
  • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition Information

Calories 369kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 336mg (14%) Potassium 226mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1895IU (38%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 205mg (21%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 369

% Daily Value*

Calories 369kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 336mg 14%
Potassium 226mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1895IU 38%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 205mg 21%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.