{"id":4734,"date":"2020-03-13T16:58:54","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T16:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mijnnijmegenzuid.nl\/?p=4734"},"modified":"2020-09-10T07:09:10","modified_gmt":"2020-09-10T07:09:10","slug":"creamy-goat-cheese-pasta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mijnnijmegenzuid.nl\/creamy-goat-cheese-pasta\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for a fast and easy dinner recipe that tastes like it took all day? This creamy goat cheese pasta is done in 20 minutes and sure to be a favorite.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Can you ever have too many easy dinner recipes? As much as we cook and create everyday easy dinner ideas, we still have nights we\u2019re not sure what to make! But here, we\u2019ve got a truly tasty recipe that I don\u2019t think could be any easier if it tried. This 20-minute creamy goat cheese pasta is so tangy and creamy, sweet from the tomatoes and lightly peppery from the fresh basil. The secret to the creaminess is that goat cheese, which brings a body to the sauce that\u2019s almost like a vodka sauce. Combined with chewy penne, it\u2019s out of this world! And best of all, you barely have to think to make it.<\/p>\n

Related:<\/strong> Creamy Instant Pot Pasta<\/p>\n

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How to make goat cheese pasta<\/h2>\n

This pasta is extraordinarily easy to make: it\u2019s actually the stovetop version of our Creamy Instant Pot Pasta. So if you have a pressure cooker and want an even easier recipe (just dump and cook!), head over to that recipe. For the stovetop version, it\u2019s simply a matter of cooking up some penne, and making a quick marinara sauce at the same time.<\/p>\n

Because this goat cheese pasta recipe is so quick to make, it\u2019s imperative to use fire roasted tomatoes<\/strong> if you can find them. Fire roasted tomatoes are sweeter right out of the can, and don\u2019t taste bitter like many tomatoes do, requiring them to be simmered for hours. If you can\u2019t find fire roasted tomatoes, just look for the best quality crushed tomatoes you can find. Crushed canned tomatoes is the key here. You could also blend up some diced fire roasted tomatoes if you can find those.<\/p>\n

Another key to this recipe is fresh basil<\/strong>: this and goat cheese are the only ingredients you might not already have in your pantry. Adding whole fresh basil leaves to the sauce adds a peppery undertone that\u2019s quite unlike any dried herb you can buy. You can use the remaining fresh basil leaves as a garnish for the pasta when it\u2019s done! (Here\u2019s our trick on How to Store Fresh Basil!)<\/p>\n

To make the goat cheese pasta sauce, you\u2019ll simply simmer the tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, spices and basil with a little spinach; we added spinach for a boost of nutrients. You\u2019ll just simmer that while you make the pasta \u2014 the timing doesn\u2019t really matter. But if you\u2019re making it separately, we\u2019d say at least 10 minutes. Then you\u2019ll stir in 4 ounces of goat cheese when it\u2019s done, to make it into a creamy, tangy sauce!<\/p>\n

Related:<\/strong> How to Grow Basil at Home<\/p>\n

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Is goat cheese healthy or better for you than cow\u2019s cheese?<\/h2>\n

So, goat cheese: is it healthier than cow\u2019s cheese? Actually, yes! There are many benefits of goat cheese over a standard cow\u2019s cheese like cheddar or mozzarella. Here are some reasons to make this goat cheese pasta:<\/p>\n