Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta
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Prep time 5mins
Cook time 15mins
Serves or Makes: 2-4 Servings
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ingredients
- 8-9 ounces pappardelle pasta
- 1/4 cup pasta water
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 can Red Gold Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic & Oregano
- 2 tablespoons Red Gold Tomatoes Original Tomato Love with Green Chilies
- Kosher salt and black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cayenne or paprika
- 3 ounces goat cheese
- Fresh basil & thyme, freshly grated parmesan, for garnish
Method
Step 1
In a pot of heavily salted boiling water, add pasta and cook al dente. Preserve ¼ cup pasta water and drain pasta. Set aside.
Step 2
Heat butter in a pan over medium-high heat, add garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
Step 3
Add onions and cook until they soften.
Step 4
Add canned tomatoes and combine well.
Step 5
Add all spices and allow to simmer for 5 mins or until the sauce reduces. Turn off heat and add goat cheese, combining well with tomatoes.
Step 6
Pour contents into a blender along with the preserved pasta water and blitz until a smooth sauce is formed.
Step 7
Pour back into pan, add pasta to sauce and toss gently to mix. Garnish with herbs and parmesan.