Goat Cheese and Pesto Pasta
Servings:
4
prep time:
20 mins
cook time:
10 mins
Total time:
30 mins
Ingredients
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1 box spaghetti, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water
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Vermont Creamery Classic Goat Cheese
10 oz
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½ cup pesto
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 tablespoons basil, chopped
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¼ cup walnuts, chopped
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Salt &pepper to taste
Directions
- Cook spaghetti or other pasta to box directions
- When spaghetti is fully cooked, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water
- Drain pasta and set aside
- Put still-warmed pot back on stovetop with heat on low
- Combine goat cheese and pesto, stirring until just beginning to soften and melt
- Add pasta water and lemon juice, stir to combine,Add spaghetti and fold into goat cheese, mix to coat pasta,When ready to serve, sprinkle with basil, walnuts and season to taste