Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Pasta with Basil, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Goat Cheese. This culinary masterpiece combines fresh basil, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy goat cheese, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into the richness of our Creamy Pesto Pasta, where a luscious pesto sauce, made from fresh basil, garlic, and pine nuts, generously coats every strand of pasta, delivering a burst of herbaceousness in every bite. Alternatively, embark on a culinary journey with our hearty Sausage and Peppers Pasta, featuring succulent Italian sausage and bell peppers sautéed in a flavorful tomato sauce, offering a delightful combination of savory and sweet. Complete your culinary adventure with our classic Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, a simple yet irresistible dish where garlic and olive oil are infused to create a fragrant and aromatic sauce that perfectly complements the al dente spaghetti. Each of these recipes offers a unique taste experience, allowing you to savor the essence of Italian cuisine in the comfort of your own home.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
GOAT CHEESE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA
This simple, tasty pasta dinner can be prepared in just half an hour.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 3 minutes less than package instructions. Add sun-dried tomatoes, and cook 3 minutes. Remove 2 cups pasta water; reserve. Drain and return pasta mixture to pot.
- Meanwhile, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; reserve. Return skillet to medium heat; add oil, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 20 to 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
- To pasta mixture in pot, add garlic mixture, reserved pasta water, cheese, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine. Let stand until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Divide pasta among four shallow dishes; sprinkle with almonds and, if desired, additional cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 22 g
BAKED GOAT CHEESE PASTA
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the tomatoes, garlic, shallot, oregano and red pepper flakes to a 9 x 13 baking dish. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss to combine. Nestle the goat cheese in the dish among the other ingredients and drizzle with the last tablespoon of olive oil. Bake until the tomatoes have blistered and the goat cheese has melted slightly, 22 to 25 minutes.
- While the tomatoes and goat cheese bake, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water, and set aside.
- Remove the tomatoes and goat cheese from the oven. Add the pesto and begin tossing everything together, breaking up the goat cheese as you go and adding a little pasta water, until you have a creamy consistency. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. Serve hot garnished with the fresh basil.
ANGEL HAIR WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND GOAT CHEESE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the wine and sun-dried tomatoes and simmer until the liquid reduces by half, about 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking liquid. Add the pasta to the tomato mixture and toss to coat, adding some reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the goat cheese and parsley and stir. Mound the pasta into bowls and serve.
10-MINUTE SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA
Dinner is ready in 10 minutes with this creamy sun-dried tomato pasta! I use my favorite all-natural sun-dried tomatoes, and I skip heavy cream in favor of a little whole milk and starchy pasta water for a lighter sauce, but you can definitely use heavy cream if you prefer! If you're not worried about keeping this pasta dish vegetarian, toss in some shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover Italian-style baked chicken breast or skillet chicken.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Entree
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Begin cooking the pasta. Fill a medium saucepan with plenty of water and season the water well with kosher salt. Bring the water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook according to package instructions, till al dente. Make sure to reserve some of the pasta cooking water before you drain the pasta.
- While the pasta is cooking, work on the sauce. Heat 2 tablespoons of good extra virgin olive oil in a large deep pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the shallots, garlic, and a good pinch of salt and cook, tossing regularly for about a minute. Add the chopped sundried tomatoes and cook for another minute or so, tossing until the dried tomato bits have softened a little. Add the milk and a little bit of the pasta cooking water (about ¼ cup) and cook for another minute or two until warmed through. Stir in the oregano and red pepper flakes.
- Turn the heat off. Add in the pasta and Parmesan cheese, mix well to make sure the pasta is well-coated (if needed, add a bit more of the pasta cooking water). Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
- Finish with the torn basil and serve immediately!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.9 kcal, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Protein 10.5 g, Fat 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Cholesterol 9.7 mg, Sodium 177.9 mg, Fiber 3.5 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 1.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SPAGHETTI WITH GARLIC AND BASIL
This is a delicious and quick pasta dish. Serve with a green salad and garlic bread.
Provided by MARILYN PERZIK
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Spaghetti Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place spaghetti in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
- In a large bowl, toss the spaghetti with the olive oil, butter, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 19.7 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 79.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, OLIVE, AND GOAT CHEESE
Steps:
- In a small skillet cook the garlic, the onion, and salt and pepper to taste in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is soft, add the tomatoes and the broth, and simmer the mixture until the liquid is reduced by about one third. Stir in the olives, the parsley, and salt and pepper to taste and keep the mixture warm. In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the pasta until it is al dente and drain it well, reserving 1/3 cup of the cooking water. In a serving bowl whisk 3 ounces of the goat cheese with the reserved cooking water until the cheese is melted and the mixture the smooth, add the pasta and the tomato mixture, and toss the mixture well. Sprinkle the pasta with the additional goat cheese.
TOMATO AND BASIL PASTA SAUCE
A delicious and fresh tasting pasta sauce. The fresh basil added at the end is essential. This sauce can be left chunky (which I prefer) or blended in a food processor to a smooth sauce. Serve spooned over cooked pasta with plenty of parmesan cheese.
Provided by Carolyn
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, vinegar, and sugar into the onion and garlic mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the flavors blend to your liking, 45 to 60 minutes. Stir the basil into the sauce; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 293.1 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
TOMATO BASIL PASTA
This recipe is a simple, flavorful dish served at room temperature. Fantastic! This dish will refrigerate well and is just as yummy the next day for lunch as a cold pasta salad!
Provided by ANGELA DAWN
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir tomatoes, onion, olive oil, garlic, and basil together in a bowl.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 12 minutes. Drain.
- Toss warm pasta with feta cheese and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Stir tomato mixture into pasta and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 466.5 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh basil leaves. If you don't have fresh basil on hand, you can use dried basil, but be sure to use about half the amount called for in the recipe.
- Sun-dried tomatoes can be found in the grocery store near the other jarred and canned tomatoes. If you can't find them, you can make your own by roasting fresh tomatoes in the oven until they are dry and shriveled.
- Goat cheese can be found in the grocery store near the other cheeses. It is a soft, creamy cheese with a slightly tangy flavor. If you don't like goat cheese, you can substitute another type of cheese, such as feta or mozzarella.
- Pasta water is the starchy water that the pasta is cooked in. It is a great way to add flavor and creaminess to sauces. Be sure to reserve some of the pasta water before draining the pasta.
- To make the sauce, simply heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until they are softened. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, and basil and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the sauce is ready, add the cooked pasta and stir to coat. Serve immediately.
Conclusion:
This pasta dish is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The combination of basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and goat cheese is a classic combination that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish, give this recipe a try!
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