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Pasta with Goat Cheese Bake

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN
Try this dreamy and delicious Pasta with Goat Cheese Bake. I spice things up by adding one of my favorite condiments, Harrisa!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 660 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Dish
  • 1 Tongs

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
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes

Post-bake

  • 16 oz pasta with pasta water reserved
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley & basil minced
  • 1/4 cup harissa
  • 1/4 cup pasta water reserved form making your pasta
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 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

Calories: 660kcalCarbohydrates: 95gProtein: 22gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 499mgPotassium: 610mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2174IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 4mg
Keyword cheese, goat cheese, Noodles, pasta, vegetarian
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