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Garnished pasta in a bowl.

Baked Goat Cheese Pasta

Katelyn Theofanis
This Baked Goat Cheese Pasta is deliciously creamy and full of garlic flavor. This recipe is simple to prepare and ready in just 40 minutes. You will not be able to stop eating it, it is that good!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 552 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb dried rigatoni pasta or pasta of choice
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 8 oz goat cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400° F. Place the tomatoes in an oven-safe baking dish. In the center of the tomatoes, place the log of goat cheese.
  • Sprinkle the garlic slices over the tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Pour the olive oil over the tomatoes and garlic.
  • Bake the mixture in the oven for 30-35 minutes, until the tomatoes have burst and the goat cheese is melted.
  • While the mixture is baking, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. *Reserve ⅓ cup of pasta water, in case it is needed.
  • Stir the pasta into the cheese-tomato mixture. Toss to combine.
  • Serve immediately with parmesan cheese and additional cracked black pepper, if desired.

Notes

  • *Note: I used a small pan (pictured) for baking and tossed everything together in a bowl. For fewer dishes, use a wide enough baking dish that will fit the pasta as well. That way, you can toss everything together in one pan. 

Nutrition

Calories: 552kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 17gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 248mgPotassium: 298mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 659IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 2mg
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