Baked Goat Cheese Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Harissa
Try this dreamy and delicious Pasta with Goat Cheese Bake. I spice things up by adding one of my favorite condiments, Harrisa!
Equipment
- 1 Large Pot
- 1 colander
- Large Baking Dish
- Chef's Knife
- measuring spoons
- silicone spatula
Ingredients
Pre-bake
- 4 oz goat cheese -see recipe notes
- 2 cups chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 jalapeno diced
- 1 shallot minced
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Post-bake
- 16 oz dried pasta like spaghetti or short pasta
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley & basil minced
- ¼ cup harissa
- 1 cup pasta water reserved form making your pasta
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
Pre-Bake
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a baking pan, add the chopped shallot, minced garlic, tomatoes, peppers, goat cheese, olive oil, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Bake the veggies and cheese for 35 to 40 minutes.
Post-Bake
- Once the cheese and veggies finish in the oven, add the cooked pasta, pasta water, and Harissa.
- Top with fresh herbs and enjoy.
Notes
Option to use more goat cheese based on the eaters' preference! In these pictures, I used 4oz but the more cheese the creamier! I recommend doubling or even tripling for a more creamy cheesy dish.
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, preparation methods, and portion sizes.
Nutrition
Calories: 660kcalCarbohydrates: 95gProtein: 22gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 499mgPotassium: 610mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2174IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 4mg
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