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Tomato Pasta with Goat Cheese

Creamy Tomato Pasta with Goat Cheese - Your New Go-To Dinner

This creamy tomato pasta with goat cheese is a quick, delicious, and crowd-pleasing meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 lb Cherry Tomatoes adds natural sweetness and acidity; grape tomatoes work too but may need longer roasting
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic peeled, provides robust flavor
  • 0.25 cup Olive Oil essential for roasting
For the Pasta
  • 4 oz Pasta long pasta recommended, cook until al dente
  • 4 oz Goat Cheese plain, delivers creamy texture
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt more to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Oven-safe Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to roast the cherry tomatoes and garlic.
  2. In an oven-safe dish, toss halved cherry tomatoes, peeled garlic cloves, and olive oil. Roast for about 35 minutes.
  3. Boil a large pot of salted water, then add long pasta; cook according to package instructions for al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Transfer roasted tomatoes and garlic to a large skillet. Add drained pasta, tossing everything together.
  5. Crumble goat cheese over the pasta and vegetables, mixing gently until melted and evenly coated.
  6. Gradually add reserved pasta water to achieve desired sauce consistency, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, roast garlic with tomatoes; reserve pasta water for a creamy sauce consistency.

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