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We recommend using a fresh or mild goat cheese for flavor and melting consistency. Avoid very aged or hard goat cheeses.

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Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with your favorite herbs, such as parsley, chives, or dill.

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Simmer the sauce for a few minutes longer, or add a cornstarch slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water).

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Penne, fusilli, farfalle, and rigatoni all work well with this sauce.

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Yes, but block cheese melts smoother.

How to Make a Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta Sauce

Description

This One-Pot Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta is a game-changer, it’s the perfect blend of homemade comfort and gourmet flair. Once you try it, you’ll be hooked—consider it love at first bite!

Ingredients

4 ounces Goat Cheese (Chevre or a mild, creamy variety)
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic (minced)
1/2 cup Vegetable Broth
1/4 cup Heavy Cream (See Substitutions)
1/4 cup reserved pasta water
Salt and Pepper to taste
Fresh Herbs (basil, thyme, or oregano, chopped (Optional))

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Instructions

Cook Pasta: Cook your favorite pasta according to package directions. Prior to draining, set aside about a quarter cup of the starchy pasta cooking water.
Sauté Garlic: In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 01 minute, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Vegetable Broth: Spray in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
Incorporate Goat Cheese: Crumble the goat cheese into the saucepan. Keep stirring the mixture all the time until the cheese and the sauce becomes melts and smooth.
Add Cream: Mix in the heavy cream (or your chosen substitute) and heat through.
Adjust Consistency: If the sauce is very thick, add one tablespoon of pasta water. Keep adding more, one at a time, until the sauce is the way you want it.
Season: Add salt and pepper to make it taste better, as much as you like. Stir in fresh herbs, if using.
Combine and Serve: Mix the cooked pasta with the goat cheese sauce. Serve immediately.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Lunch
Cuisine: American