Goat Cheese Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Goat Cheese Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ears corn, shucked and kernels cut off; 16 ounces cherry tomatoes, quartered; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup basil, cut into strips; 4-6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled; 1 pound bowtie pasta; Juice of 1 lemon; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

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1.Over medium high heat, roast corn in dry nonstick skillet for 5-10 minutes. The corn should get dark brown in spots and smell sweet. Set corn aside when done.
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2.Toast pecans in a preheated 350-degree oven for about 5 minutes or until they are fragrant. Watch them closely as they can burn quickly.
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3.Cook pasta according to package directions in well salted water.
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4.Put the olive oil and garlic in the bottom of a large bowl. Drain your pasta well and add it to the garlic and oil while it is still hot, and toss thoroughly. The hot pasta will cook the garlic and mellow the flavor. Add the tomatoes, corn, pecans, goat cheese and basil and gently toss to distribute throughout the pasta. The goat cheese will melt into the hot pasta creating a creamy sauce. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.

1165

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ears corn, shucked and kernels cut off, 16 ounces cherry tomatoes, quartered, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 cup basil, cut into strips, and more.

Yes, Goat Cheese Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Goat Cheese Pasta Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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