Tomato Goat Cheese Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
358 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Tomato Goat Cheese Pasta
Description
This recipe builds a tomato sauce by sautéing chopped onion until translucent and lightly golden, then adding garlic briefly before stirring in canned crushed tomatoes with Italian seasoning and optional red pepper flakes for heat. The sauce simmers to develop flavor depth over about ten minutes.
Soft goat cheese is stirred in last along with thinly sliced fresh basil, allowing the cheese to melt and create a creamy texture that coats the pasta. Seasoning with salt and black pepper balances flavors, and adding a splash of pasta water can thin the sauce to desired consistency.
The pasta, cooked al dente, provides a firm base that contrasts the smooth sauce. Optional freshly grated Parmesan adds a salty, nutty finish. The dish offers a nuanced interplay between vibrant tomato acidity and goat cheese's creamy, tangy character.
Adjust goat cheese quantity based on your taste preference as it can be strong; starting with a smaller amount is advised for subtlety.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta uncooked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (14 ounce) crushed tomatoes canned
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 ounces goat cheese or to taste
- 1 small handful basil sliced thin, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- Parmesan Cheese optional, freshly grated, for serving
Instructions
- Boil a salted pot of water for your pasta. Cook it al dente according to package directions.
- In a medium saucepan, sauté the onion in the olive oil for 5-7 minutes over medium heat (ok if it lightly browns).
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add in the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (leave them out if you don't want any heat). Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce gently for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the goat's cheese and basil (the cheese should melt right in and make the sauce creamy). If you're at all unsure about the taste of goat cheese, add it in gradually and taste as you go. Season with salt & pepper as needed. Serve with the drained pasta (add a splash of the pasta water if you want to thin the sauce out) and freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use half or less of the goat cheese recommended if you prefer a milder flavor.
- Fresh goat cheese melts smoothly into the sauce, so add gradually and taste as you go.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 244mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 446mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 633IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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