Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Goat Cheese
Brighten up your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Goat Cheese—a quick, flavorful dish that's ready in just 25 minutes! This recipe pairs perfectly cooked pasta with the natural sweetness of blistered cherry tomatoes, the creamy tanginess of crumbled goat cheese, and aromatic garlic sautéed in olive oil. Add a touch of heat with red pepper flakes and finish with fresh basil for a burst of herbaceous freshness. The goat cheese melts into a luscious sauce that coats every strand of pasta, making this meal both elegant and comforting. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining, this Mediterranean-inspired pasta dish is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 4 oz Goat cheese (soft, crumbled)
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup Reserved pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining, then set the pasta aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and burst.
Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper, and stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to low. Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water. Toss to coat the pasta in the sauce.
Crumble the goat cheese over the pasta and stir gently until it melts and creates a creamy sauce.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped basil leaves.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil if desired. Enjoy your Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Goat Cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1307 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.4 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.3 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 61 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 2915 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.4 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 44.7 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 310 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1107 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
