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.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 105kcal
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
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