You must agree a big bowl of pasta is good any season. It certainly is a favorite here at Casa Linda (nickname for my house here in Albuquerque, New Mexico). My kids have been begging me to make pasta for dinner. I have seriously cut back on carbs so I have not been making it as much as normal (like once a week). Now, if they are lucky I make I make pasta once a month. Now it feels extra special when I make it. I Love, Love, Love a great pasta recipe and you will be sure to enjoy this latest creation as well. Imported Italian pasta loaded with cream goat cheese, pepperoni, pancetta, roasted red peppers, sweet peas and fresh basil.
Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta
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- 16 ounces Italian pasta cooked according to package instructions.
- Save one cup of pasta water after pasta is fully cooked.
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced finely
- 1 small onion, diced finely
- 1 cup soft goat cheese
- 1/2 cup pancetta
- 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
- 1.5 cups frozen petite sweet peas
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (+ more for garnish)
- 2 pinches red pepper flakes
- Salt and Pepper to taste.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Save one cup pasta water.
- In a large oversize saute pan: saute olive oil, pancetta, onions, and garlic over medium high heat for about 3 - 4 minutes or until onion is translucent.
- Add pasta to pan, with goat cheese, Parmesan cheese, pepperoni, peas, fresh basil, salt and fresh cracked pepper.
- Add one cup hot pasta water.
- Toss well.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
- Serve in individual bowls.
- I used a goat cheese I purchased outside of Trinidad, Colorado. I have never seen it before or since. So I changed the recipe slightly to accomadate for the cheese. However, it was so amazing and unique - if you must find it: contact Zubal Goat Dairy - no website sorry! Phone: (719)680-1967. They are located directly off I-25 interstate at 18761 County Road 75.1, Hoehne, Colorado 81046
The perfect blend of flavors. The creamy goat cheese gives this dish a twist. The fresh basil and sweet peas give it a freshness you will savor. This Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta is a great dinner option. (And if you have leftovers it heats up nicely in the microwave.) The entire recipe only takes about 35 minutes to make it – you gotta love that (wink, wink). Using imported Italian pasta is always a must. It has real substance and doesn’t fall apart like many American brands. It also helps not to over cook it – so read instructions on package because they do vary on cook times.
Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta
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This pasta will have you coming back for a second helping. It is really tasty. The combination of pancetta and spicy pepperoni give this dish a slightly smoky flavor. The goat cheese makes this creamy and adding a little pasta water helps it all meld all the ingredients together. You could use half and half or cream instead but I am always trying to cut back on calories.
Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta
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Time to use that fresh basil in the garden. Mine is doing great this year! Better than most. If you love cooking – I really encourage you to plant fresh herbs. Not only are they beautiful in the garden, but when used in cooking they take food to an entirely different level. Seriously!!!! Love my Herb Garden.
Pot of fresh basil!
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If you love to cook – seriously consider planting an herb garden. Even it it is one pot with five or six herbs planted together. Fresh herbs give food that extra spark that makes it taste magical.
Cecelia’s Herb Garden
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Shown here in the center is that amazing cheese I talked about in the recipe notes. When I made this pasta dish I used a goat cheese I purchased outside of Trinidad, Colorado. I have never seen it before or since. So I changed the recipe slightly to accommodate for the cheese. However, it was so amazing and unique – if you must find it: contact Zubal Goat Dairy – no website sorry! Phone: (719)680-1967. They are located directly off I-25 interstate at 18761 County Road 75.1, Hoehne, Colorado 81046
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Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta
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