Creamy Pasta with Goat Cheese and Mushrooms: A Simple Dinner
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Creamy pasta with goat cheese and mushrooms is a delicious combination of flavors that are perfect for a quick meal that’s both healthy and satisfying. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have this delicious pasta dish on the table in no time.
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This is going to be your new favorite pasta recipe. It combines everything you love about comfort food, from creamy and tangy goat cheese to the earthy mushrooms that blend wonderfully with the pasta.
Why you will love it
- Creamy and flavorful – The creamy goat cheese melts beautifully and creates a luscious sauce that clings to the pasta
- Quick and easy – While the pasta is cooking, saute the mushrooms and toss with goat cheese.
What you will need
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Ingredient List
How to make pasta with goat cheese and mushrooms
Prepare: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and reserve a 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
STEP 1: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot add the onions and mushrooms. Reduce to medium-low and cook for a few minutes.
STEP 2: Reduce to low heat; add the goat cheese break it up with a spoon, and stir occasionally.
STEP 3: Once the goat cheese melts, adjust the consistency of the sauce with pasta water.
STEP 4: Stir in the drained cooked pasta, toss to coat in the sauce and heat through.
Make ahead instructions
This is a great recipe for meal prep. Make the mushrooms and onions a day or two i advance and store in the refrigerator. When it’s time to serve, heat the mushroom and onion mixture over low heat while the pasta is cooking. Stir in the cheese and adjust with broth or water.
Serving suggestions
Serve this tasty pasta dinner with a side of your favorite salad like this arugula salad, kale caesar salad or chopped salad for a complete meal.
Recipe variations
Protein – Boost the protein content by adding cooked chicken, turkey, or tofu.
Vegetables – Add a variety of colors and nutrients to your pasta with vegetables such as spinach, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, broccoli florets.
Mushrooms – Use a variety of mushrooms instead of just one type.
Cheese – Change up the goat cheese and use, cream cheese, ricotta cheese, or feta cheese.
Add-ins – Add in sun-dried tomatoes, olives or roasted red pepeprs for a burst of flavor.
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How to store leftovers
While pasta tastes best right after it has been prepared, you can store leftover pasta in the refrigerator once it has reached room temperature in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat leftovers on top of the stove over low heat or in the microwave.
Tips & Tricks
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little bit of water or wine to thin it out, if it’s too thin, add more cheese.
- For best results avoid mushy pasta and cook it al dente.
Recipe FAQs
Any shape of pasta will work with this recipe. Fettuccine, penne, rigatoni or fusilli pasta are all great choices.
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Creamy Pasta with Goat Cheese and MushroomsIngredients
- 8 ounces mushrooms cremini, white, shitake, portobello
- 1 onion small
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces pasta uncooked
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano
- 3 ounces goat cheese
Instructions
- Prepare: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and reserve a 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Slice the onions and mushrooms.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onions and mushrooms. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for a few minutes.
- Stir in the goat cheese; reduce to low heat. Stir until the cheese has melted and adjust the texture of the sauce with the pasta water.
Notes
Nutrition
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