Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta – A Couple Cooks

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Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta – A Couple Cooks

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Authored by hbisthebest

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces penne pasta (regular, not whole wheat)
  • 28 ounce can crushed fire roasted tomatoes (or best quality crushed tomatoes)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 c baby spinach leaves, tightly packed (or chopped spinach)
  • 8 fresh basil leaves
  • 4 ounce goat cheese log

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the penne until al dente, checking a few minutes before the package instructions to see if it is tender but still firm. Drain.

2

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, place the crushed tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, oregano, kosher salt, spinach, and whole basil leaves. Bring to a simmer, then cover and simmer while the pasta cooks or at least 10 minutes.

3

When the pasta is done and drained, crumble the goat cheese into the sauce and add the pasta. Stir until a creamy sauce forms. Serve immediately.