Baked Goat Cheese Pasta

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Prep: 5 Mins

– 1 pint grape tomatoes – ⅓ cup diced red pepper – 4-6 oz canned artichokes – 4 cloves garlic – 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil – 5-6 ounces of herbed goat cheese – ½ tsp Italian seasoning

Cook: 30 Mins

Ingredients

– ½ tsp salt – ¼ tsp ground black pepper – 12 oz pasta – 3 cups spinach – ⅓ cup full fat milk or pasta water (Reserve from cooking pasta)

Ingredients CONT.

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 and coat a 9x13 baking or casserole dish with olive oil or cooking spray.

Step 2

In baking dish, combine tomatoes, diced peppers, artichokes and garlic, and toss with olive oil.

Step 3

Make space in the center of the dish by pushing coated tomatoes, peppers and artichokes to the sides and place goat cheese log in the center. 

Step 4

Sprinkle blend of spices over everything. Bake for 30-35 minutes, uncovered.

Step 5

While your goat cheese is baking, bring salted water to a boil in a medium pot, and prepare your pasta al dente.

Step 6

After cooking, check for doneness (cheese should be melting). Use a spoon to mix the pasta around and add greens.

Step 7

Lastly, add milk or reserved pasta water. Stir the dish until creamy and liquid is absorbed. Add basil or herbs on top, to taste. ENJOY!

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