Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Goat Cheese White Wine Pasta



This recipe is one of my favorites! Quick meal and the sauce amazes me every time! I cook this meal once or twice a week. 



Prep Time:
5 Min

Cook Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
20 Min



You will need:

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablesspoons butter
1 teaspoon garlic
3 chopped green onions
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup white wine sauce
3 teaspoon basil
1 can diced tomatoes (or 1 tomato diced)
1 can artichoke hearts
Handful of spinach
2-3 heaping tablespoons of goat cheese (to taste)
Sprinkle of pine nuts (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
Pasta (Linguine or medium shells work best)

Optional: Additional vegetables (such as zucchini, squash, asparagus..)

Serves: 2

1. Start Pasta to boil. 

2. Drain artichoke hearts. Slice. Chop Onions. 

3. At a medium heat melt butter. Add olive oil. Add garlic and onions and saute, but do not brown. 

4. Add artichokes, tomatoes, basil and salt and pepper. If using canned tomatoes, drain first. Saute for 5 minutes, but do not brown. Pour in wine and lemon juice. Simmer for 5 minutes.

5. Place spinach on top and cover with a lid. Saute for 5 minutes covered. Add goat cheese and pine nuts and stir to smooth.

 

6. Stir in pasta and plate!


Bon appetit! 

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