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Goat Cheese Pasta Sauce

Published January 30, 2020. Last updated July 3, 2020 by Lauren Vavala

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Swap out traditional Parmesan cheese for tangy, delicious goat cheese to make this creamy Goat Cheese Pasta Sauce recipe. It’s perfect over pasta and topped with roasted tomatoes and fresh basil.

Close up of Goat Cheese Pasta Sauce over Rotini Pasta with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil in the background over a wood board

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Goat cheese is one of those foods that you either really love, really hate, or are afraid to try.

If you’ve stumbled upon this recipe, it’s probably fair to say that you love it.

This Goat Cheese Pasta Sauce is a unique way to get your goat cheese fix in a different, but delicious way.

Why This Recipe Works

Goat cheese gives basic tomato sauce a creamier texture with a little tang in every bite.

The oven roasted tomatoes and fresh basil bring everything together beautifully. This is most definitely comfort food at it’s finest.

This recipe is really simple to make and takes right around 20 minutes from start to finish.

It’s a really tasty option for a busy weeknight meal and any leftovers are just as good the next day for lunch. This recipe also works for weekly meal prep.

How to Make Goat Cheese Pasta Sauce

Prep!

The only prep work to do for this recipe is to start preparing what you are going to serve with this pasta sauce so that everything is ready at the same time.

Finely chop the basil.

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Create!

Cherry tomatoes on a silpat mat

In a small bowl, toss together the tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Spread onto a baking sheet and roast for about 10 minutes or until hot and somewhat shriveled. Remove and set aside.

Tomato sauce in a silver saucepan with goat cheese on top of it before mixing it in

In a small sauce pan over medium heat, add the tomato sauce.

Once the sauce is warm, stir in the goat cheese until it’s melted and warmed through.

Present!

 

Overhead of rotini pasta in a white bowl topped with goat cheese tomato sauce, roasted tomatoes and goat cheese with grape tomatoes, fresh basil. and a blue striped towel in the background

Mix the sauce into a pound of cooked pasta. You can also substitute gluten free pasta or spaghetti squash or zoodles, if a low carb option is needed.

Garnish with the roasted tomatoes, extra goat cheese, and basil

Tips and Techniques for the Best Goat Cheese Pasta Sauce

  • Use homemade tomato sauce, if you have it, for the best flavor. It is recommended to use a basic marinara or simple garlic and basil-flavored tomato sauce.
  • You can use a 16 ounce jar of tomato sauce to save time. Be sure to purchase a marinara or basil-flavored tomato sauce.
  • Store leftover sauce, tightly covered, in the refrigerator. Use within 5-7 days. You can also freeze leftover sauce for up to 4-6 months.

FAQ’s

  • Can you freeze goat cheese? Yes, if you have extra goat cheese it can be frozen. Wrap it tightly and store it up to 2-3 months in the freezer. Thaw in the refrigerator before use.

More Pasta Recipes to Try

In the mood for more creamy, comforting pasta dishes?

Close up of a white bowl filled with Jalapeno Popper Chicken Pasta topped with bacon and slices of jalapeno pepper with extra peppers and part of a black skillet showing in the background

This Jalapeno Popper Chicken Pasta is a must try, if you like a little spiciness.

Not a fan of spice, or want to try something else? Cheesy Beef Enchilada Pasta and Creamy Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta are also excellent choices. You can also try a delicious Romesco Sauce that’s even delicious on steak or eggs.

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Goat Cheese Pasta in a white bowl on a white background
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Creamy Goat Cheese Sauce

Swap out traditional Parmesan cheese for tangy, delicious goat cheese to make this creamy Goat Cheese Pasta Sauce recipe. It’s perfect over pasta and topped with roasted tomatoes and fresh basil.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 105kcal
Author Lauren Vavala

Ingredients

  • 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • pinch pepper
  • 2 cups tomato sauce * homemade or jarred (see notes)
  • 1/4 cup goat cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil * finely chopped
  • pasta, spaghetti squash, or zoodles for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a small bowl, toss together the tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread onto a baking sheet and roast for about 10 minutes or until hot and somewhat shriveled. Remove and set aside.
  • In a small sauce pan over medium heat, add the tomato sauce.
  • Once the same is warm, stir in the goat cheese until it's melted and warmed through.
  • Mix the sauce into a pound of pasta, spaghetti squash, or zoodles.
  • Garnish with the roasted tomatoes, extra goat cheese, and basil.

Notes

Tips and Techniques for the Best Goat Cheese Pasta Sauce

  • Use homemade tomato sauce, if you have it, for the best flavor. It is recommended to use a basic marinara or simple garlic and basil-flavored tomato sauce.
  • You can use a 16 ounce jar of tomato sauce to save time. Be sure to purchase a marinara or basil-flavored tomato sauce.
  • Store leftover sauce, tightly covered, in the refrigerator. Use within 5-7 days. You can also freeze leftover sauce for up to 4-6 months.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 841mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1014IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

This recipe was originally published on October 24, 2016. It was updated with new images, more thorough instructions, tips, techniques and FAQ’s in January 2020.

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Low Carb, Main Dish, Sauces, Vegetarian

Comments

  1. Katie says

    October 15, 2018 at 3:47 pm

    What a good choice of ingredients! I love goat cheese and so I’m sold! Yum!

    Reply
  2. Elaine says

    October 15, 2018 at 3:47 pm

    Goat cheese is a great choice for pasta, as it’s naturally creamy and smooth. Looks like a great line from Prego.

    Reply
  3. Pam Greer says

    October 15, 2018 at 3:27 pm

    I love goat cheese too, so I love this switch out of the cheese! I’ll have to look for those sauces!

    Reply
  4. Patty K-P says

    October 15, 2018 at 1:58 pm

    I haven’t seen the new Prego sauces…going to have to be on the lookout next time I’m at the store! I’ve never had goat cheese in pasta…what a great twist! Can’t wait to give it a whirl!

    Reply
  5. Joanie @ ZagLeft says

    October 26, 2016 at 7:13 pm

    I love goat cheese and bet this pasta tastes as fantastic as it looks. Definitely need to try the spaghetti sauce, I’m a Prego fan.

    Reply
  6. Sarah Jean says

    October 25, 2016 at 9:48 am

    I didn’t know prego made a farmer’s market brand until your post. This may be the perfect compromise between my husband insisting we use Prego and my more “natural” inclinations 🙂

    Reply
  7. Jae | Dreaming of Leaving says

    October 25, 2016 at 9:46 am

    Wow this seriously looks DEEEElish and I especially love your food-tography 🙂 thanks for posting, have a great week xo

    Reply
  8. Stacy says

    October 25, 2016 at 7:45 am

    This looks yummy – I clicked on the coupon but it says “exceeded print limit” ? Thanks for the recipes!

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    • ourlittleeverything says

      October 25, 2016 at 8:38 am

      Hmm I don’t know? It should only say that if you’ve already printed it once already?

      Reply
  9. Cait Weingartner says

    October 25, 2016 at 2:05 am

    This dish looks delicious! I love pasta and I’m always looking for new recipes to try. I’d never thought to use goat cheese. Great idea!

    Reply
  10. Maggie Unzueta says

    October 25, 2016 at 12:38 am

    Mmmmm.. This looks delicious!

    Reply
  11. Ashleigh says

    October 24, 2016 at 11:19 pm

    This pasta recipe looks wonderful! I can’t wait to try this great new dish! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  12. Abby says

    October 24, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    I also absolutely love goat cheese! This looks delicious!

    Reply
  13. Morgan @ Lilies + Lambs says

    October 24, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    YUM! Looks delish! Love all things goat cheese.

    http://www.liliesandlambs.com

    Reply
  14. Amanda | Maple Alps says

    October 24, 2016 at 6:31 pm

    This looks delicious! Goat cheese is to die for!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      October 24, 2016 at 9:01 pm

      Thanks so much! I’m pretty addicted to it myself!

      Reply
  15. Carolyn West says

    October 24, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    I’ll put goat cheese on anything, but I love that you mixed it into the sauce. Yum! #client

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      October 24, 2016 at 9:02 pm

      Thank you! It as a first but we loved it!

      Reply
  16. Brittany Giles says

    October 24, 2016 at 4:19 pm

    This looks so good!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      October 24, 2016 at 9:02 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  17. Mary Barham says

    October 24, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    I have GOT to make this for my husband!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      October 24, 2016 at 9:02 pm

      Hope he likes it!

      Reply
  18. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says

    October 24, 2016 at 11:05 am

    Marinara and goat cheese = perfection! I love this new line from Prego! And this dish looks SO easy and yummy!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      October 24, 2016 at 9:04 pm

      Thank you so much chrissa!

      Reply
  19. Lauren says

    October 24, 2016 at 10:50 am

    This looks amazing! I love pasta and I love goat cheese so this is right up my alley!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      October 24, 2016 at 9:05 pm

      Thanks Lauren!

      Reply
  20. linda spiker says

    October 24, 2016 at 9:25 am

    Yum! This looks delish!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      October 24, 2016 at 9:05 pm

      Thank you Linda!

      Reply
  21. candy says

    October 24, 2016 at 8:59 am

    Love easy, quick pasta dishes and adding the goat cheese is just yummy.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      October 24, 2016 at 9:05 pm

      Yes! I was so good! A nice change!

      Reply

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