Description
A delightful pasta dish combining creamy goat cheese, fresh basil pesto, and crunchy pine nuts, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Parmesan cheese (optional) for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat.
- Stir in the basil pesto and goat cheese until well combined and heated through.
- Add the pine nuts and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Toast the pine nuts for an enhanced taste. Consider adding sautéed vegetables for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg