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.
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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!
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 sauce is warm, stir in the goat cheese until it’s melted and warmed through.
Present!
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?
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.
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Creamy Goat Cheese Sauce
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.
Nutrition
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.
