A deliciously easy pasta dish that I just love!
Pasta with Herbed Goat Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes
• 12 ozs uncooked pasta (we prefer spaghetti or bow tie pasta)
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 ½ tsp minced garlic
• 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2/3 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 4 ozs garlic-and-herb-flavored goat cheese, cut into cubes
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 tsp. salt or to taste
• 1/2 tsp. black pepperCook the pasta according to package directions, omitting the salt and fat.While the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and cook 2 minutes more, stirring frequently. Add the chicken broth and cook 1 minute.Drain the pasta well and place in a large serving bowl. Add the goat cheese, basil, salt and pepper to the pasta; stir until well-blended.Add the tomato mixture to the pasta mixture; toss gently to combine and serve.
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 ½ tsp minced garlic
• 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2/3 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 4 ozs garlic-and-herb-flavored goat cheese, cut into cubes
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 tsp. salt or to taste
• 1/2 tsp. black pepperCook the pasta according to package directions, omitting the salt and fat.While the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and cook 2 minutes more, stirring frequently. Add the chicken broth and cook 1 minute.Drain the pasta well and place in a large serving bowl. Add the goat cheese, basil, salt and pepper to the pasta; stir until well-blended.Add the tomato mixture to the pasta mixture; toss gently to combine and serve.
Makes 4 servings.
Recipe Notes: I don’t even measure for this recipe anymore. It’s pretty forgiving if you have a little more or a little less of something. I have also added chicken and/or mushrooms to this on occasion. I also often use leftovers as a side dish for dinner the next night. It is quite yummy!
Don’t forget to go see Shan and see what else is cooking this Wednesday!
Shan
Thursday 31st of January 2008
This is just the kind of recipe I love! Always so happy to see you for WCW!