Pasta With Creamy Goat Cheese and Snap Peas Recipe

Name: Pasta With Creamy Goat Cheese and Snap Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 13 pound creamy goat cheese; 1 pound snap peas or snow peas; Salt to taste; 3/4 pound penne or other tubular pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic; 4 large ripe plum tomatoes, cored and cut into small cubes; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped fine; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 4 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil leaves

Servings: persons

1
Crumble goat cheese fresh from refrigerator.
2
Let warm to room temperature.
3
Pluck off and discard the ends of the snap peas.
4
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.
5
Add salt and the pasta.
6
Bring to a boil again and cook, stirring, for 6 minutes.
7
Add the snap peas, bring to a boil again and cook 3 minutes more, stirring.
8
Do not overcook.
9
The pasta and the peas should be al dente.
10
Drain, and reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
11
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat the olive oil, add the garlic and cook briefly.
12
Do not brown.
13
Add the tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, salt and pepper.
14
Cook over medium heat, stirring, for 5 minutes.
15
Add the pasta and peas.
16
Add the reserved cooking liquid, goat cheese and basil.
17
Toss well.
18
Adjust the seasoning.
19
Cook briefly until thick.
20
Serve immediately.

6435

kcal

Calories

496

Fat

101

Carbs

387

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 13 pound creamy goat cheese, 1 pound snap peas or snow peas, Salt to taste, 3/4 pound penne or other tubular pasta, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pasta With Creamy Goat Cheese and Snap Peas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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