Description
Make this flavorful pasta dish in a single pot, featuring a creamy sauce built from goat cheese and sweet roasted tomatoes. This recipe minimizes cleanup for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (penne or rotini work well)
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 4 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper on a small baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes until slightly blistered. Set aside.
- In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the dry pasta, broth, wine (if using), and oregano to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Cook uncovered, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, for about 12-15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the crumbled goat cheese and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the roasted tomatoes. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a richer flavor without heavy cream, the starch released from the pasta during cooking helps thicken the sauce when combined with the goat cheese.
- If you do not use wine, substitute with an equal amount of additional broth.
- If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can blend half of the roasted tomatoes before stirring them back into the finished pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 85
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 45