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Tomato Goat Cheese Pasta

This tomato goat cheese pasta recipe is simple, fresh, and easy to make. Goat cheese makes the tomato sauce deliciously creamy! It's ready in about 30 minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 358 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 ounces goat cheese or to taste
  • 1 small handful fresh basil sliced thin
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • For serving: freshly grated parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

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  1. Boil a salted pot of water for your pasta. Cook it al dente according to package directions.
  2. In a medium saucepan, sauté the onion in the olive oil for 5-7 minutes over medium heat (ok if it lightly browns).
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

  • Goat cheese can be quite strong. If you just want a hint of it, feel free to use half or less than half the recommended amount. I used a 4 ounce soft goat cheese log for this recipe.

Nutrition Information

Calories 358kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 244mg (10%) Potassium 446mg (13%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 633IU (13%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 93mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 358

% 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.