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Roasted Tomato Goat Cheese Pasta

This roasted tomato goat cheese pasta is made with sweet roasted tomatoes, creamy goat cheese, and fresh lemon juice. A great vegetarian pasta dish to serve on a weeknight!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: American
Keyword: goat cheese pasta, pasta recipes, pasta with goat cheese and tomatoes, roasted tomato pasta, summer pasta recipe, tomato goat cheese pasta
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny

Ingredients

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 garlic cloves minced & divided
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme minced
  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 ounces cold goat cheese crumbled
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. 
  • Add the tomatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, and minced thyme to the baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine. 
  • Bake the tomatoes for 15-18 minutes, or just until they begin to burst. 
  • While the tomatoes roast, cook the pasta to al dente in salted boiling water according to the time on the package.
  • When the pasta is al dente, remove ⅓ cup of the starchy pasta water and then drain the remaining water and set the pasta aside. 
  • In a large skillet set over medium heat, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the remaining minced clove of garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or just until the garlic is fragrant. 
  • Add the butter, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.
  • Once the butter has melted, add the reserved pasta water and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. 
  • Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the tomatoes on top of the pasta and crumble over the goat cheese. Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy. 
  • Store any leftover pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 163mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g