Baked Goat Cheese Pasta with Tomatoes

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5 from 4 votes

Baked Goat Cheese Pasta with Tomatoes

This baked goat cheese pasta recipe is a simple & elegant pasta loaded with fresh herbs, garlic, roasted tomatoes, & a creamy sauce. A fantastic pasta recipe for goat cheese that is great for an easy weeknight dinner or for a fancy meal for guests.

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Course: Dinner, Pasta

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 344kcal

Author: Kelly Jensen

Cost: $3

Equipment

8 x 8 inch baking dish
Large Pot

Ingredients

4 ounces goat cheese
1 sweet onion chopped
4 cloves garlic chopped
8 ounces cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 lemon juiced
8 ounces pasta I used cavatappi, save 1/2 cup cooking water

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a 8 x 8 inch baking dish, add the goat cheese, chopped onions, garlic, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine ingredients together before baking.
Bake the goat cheese and vegetables together for 40 minutes until they brown and begin to bubble in the oven.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 up of the pasta water cooking liquid, drain the remainder of the liquid, and set aside.
Once goat cheese and tomatoes have done baking, carefully remove baking dish from the oven. Add the lemon juice, pasta cooking water, and the cooked pasta to the baking dish, and toss all the ingredients together until well-combined. Serve immediately, and enjoy!

Notes

Dietary Modifications

This recipe is naturally vegetarian. To make vegan or dairy free, substitute goat cheese for a vegan version.
For a gluten free version, ensure you use a certified gluten free pasta, and make sure goat cheese and any spice ingredients are also gluten free.

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