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Pasta with tomato sauce, basil, and Parmesan cheese in a white ceramic bowl.

Easy Goat Cheese Pasta

Paola Westbeek Profile PicturePaola Westbeek
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course pasta
Cuisine italian inspired
Servings 2
Calories 363 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces dried pasta such as penne
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (14 ounces)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 2 ounces goat cheese crumbled
  • 1 handful fresh basil plus extra, for serving
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper
  • Freshly grated Parmesan for serving

Instructions
 

  • Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a boil. Add the dried pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.
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  • While the pasta is cooking, place the olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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  • Add in the crushed tomatoes and season with dried oregano and red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes.
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  • Stir in the crumbled goat cheese and let it melt in the sauce over low heat for 2 minutes. Add the chopped basil. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cooked pasta. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
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  • Serve the goat cheese pasta with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and basil leaves. Enjoy!
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Nutrition

Calories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 13gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 110mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Easy Goat Cheese Pasta
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