Goat Cheese Pasta
This Goat Cheese Pasta is a creamy, tangy delight, combining rich goat cheese with al dente pasta, fresh herbs, and a hint of garlic. Perfectly balanced with roasted vegetables or a zesty lemon twist, it's a comforting dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 2 oz penne
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon zest
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ tsp pepper
- 6 oz goat cheese
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- 1 cup half and half cream
Instructions
- Cook the pasta al dente following the package directions.
- Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- For the sauce, melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the goat cheese and half and half, stirring until smooth.
- Reduce the heat to medium.
- Add the cooked pasta and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water to the skillet.
- Stir well to coat the pasta and let it simmer in the sauce for 1-2 minutes.
- For a thinner sauce, add more of the reserved pasta water as needed.
- Stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the lemon juice and zest, and additional pasta water if necessary.
- Turn off the heat and mix in the Parmesan cheese.