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Pasta with Creamy Goat Cheese Tomato Sauce

· Updated on 12/25/18 Main Dish

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I absolutely love goat cheese!  I’m always trying to find new ways to use it.  I decided to swap out traditional Parmesan cheese for goat cheese in this Pasta with Creamy Goat Cheese Tomato Sauce recipe!

This was a different, but delicious 30-minute meal! I especially loved the roasted tomatoes on top of the tangy goat cheese sauce - yum! This pasta recipe comes together in 30 minutes or less making it a great weeknight dinner option!

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I picked up the pasta and Prego Farmers’ Market® Classic Marinara Sauce at Walmart and grabbed the grape tomatoes and basil from the produce section there.  The goat cheese is in a separate display that is also right by the produce section.

Pasta with Creamy Goat Cheese Tomato Sauce

I haven’t always loved to cook.  And, I haven’t always  been good at it either.  I used to follow recipes step-by-step and would still mess up an entire meal on a regular basis!  Somehow, some way all that changed thankfully, but when I develop recipes to share I always try to make them so you can’t mess them up the way I used to!

This recipe is a pretty basic recipe but with a tasty little twist.  I used the Prego Farmers’ Market® Classic Marinara Sauce because it contains simple ingredients picked at peak, like what you’d find at a Farmer’s Market!  It’s so good that I don’t even bother making my own sauce anymore, but for this Pasta with Creamy Goat Cheese Tomato Sauce recipe, I add a few things to change the flavor profile just a tad!  The goat cheese gives it a creamier texture with a little tanginess and the oven roasted grape tomatoes and basil bring out even more of that homemade taste we all love!  This is most definitely comfort food at it’s finest!

Pasta with Creamy Goat Cheese Tomato Sauce

The best part?  This entire meal comes together in 30 minutes or less!  It’s a really delicious option for a busy weeknight meal and the leftovers (if you should have any) are just as good the next day for lunch!

Pasta with Creamy Goat Cheese Tomato Sauce

If you like more basil flavor, try the Prego Farmers’ Market® Tomato and Basil Sauce, or if you’re more of a garlic lover they have you covered as well with the Roasted Garlic flavor!

Be sure to let me know if you make this Pasta with Creamy Goat Cheese Tomato Sauce and what you think!

Enjoy!

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Pasta with Creamy Goat Cheese Tomato Sauce

Swap out traditional Parmesan cheese for goat cheese in this Pasta with Creamy Goat Cheese Tomato Sauce recipe!
Course Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 535kcal
Author Lauren

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup cherry or grape tomatoes *I used grape
  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb pasta *I used rotini
  • 1 jar Prego Farmers' Market® Classic Marinara Sauce
  • 1/4 Cup goat cheese crumbled
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh basil finely chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400° F. Start cooking your pasta as directed on the package.
    Pasta with Creamy Goat Cheese Tomato Sauce
  • In a small bowl, toss together the tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread onto a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes until roasted. Remove and set aside.
    Pasta with Creamy Goat Cheese Tomato Sauce
  • In a small sauce pan over medium heat, add the Prego Fresh Market® Classic Marinara Sauce. Once warmed, add the goat cheese and stir until melted.
    Pasta with Creamy Goat Cheese Tomato Sauce
  • Drain the pasta and return to the pan. Add the sauce and toss to combine (or you can do as I did, and place yoru pasta in individual bowls and top with the desired amoount of sauce). Top each bowl with the roasted tomatoes, chopped basil, and more crumbled goat cheese, if desired.
    Pasta with Creamy Goat Cheese Tomato Sauce

Notes

 
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 917mg | Potassium: 873mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 21.2% | Vitamin C: 24.1% | Calcium: 6.9% | Iron: 20.3%

 

Comments

  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.

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  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

  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

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