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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 Harris

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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