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Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta

Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta That's Perfect for Cozy Nights

Enjoy this quick and delicious Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta, a comforting dish perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Penne Pasta Cook al dente
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning water
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For the base
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Sauté until golden
  • 4 ounces Soft Goat Cheese Can be substituted with cream cheese, ricotta, or feta
  • 1 cup Half and Half Cream Can substitute with heavy cream
  • ½ cup Fresh Basil (sliced chiffonade) Adds freshness
  • ½ tablespoon Lemon Juice Essential for brightness
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Brightens the dish
  • to taste Pepper Add to preference
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese (grated) Finishes the dish
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley (chopped) For garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Penne Pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until golden. Stir in goat cheese and half and half, whisking until smooth.
  3. Fold in the cooked pasta and ½ cup of reserved pasta water, stirring until well coated.
  4. Mix in basil, lemon juice and zest, and season with salt and pepper. Fold in Parmesan until melted.
  5. Serve warm and garnish with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 17gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to cook pasta al dente for the best texture. Adjust seasoning to taste for a balanced flavor profile.

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