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    Main Dishes » Vegetarian » Sun Dried Tomato, Spinach & Goat Cheese Pasta

    Sun Dried Tomato, Spinach & Goat Cheese Pasta

    Published: Jan 9, 2015 · Modified: Oct 7, 2019 by Cathy Trochelman · 15 Comments

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     Sun Dried Tomato, Spinach and Goat Cheese Pasta is a delicious Mediterranean dish that will have you wishing for more! A simple twist on traditional pasta, this vegetarian dish is perfect for lunch or dinner!

    Sun Dried Tomato, Spinach & Goat Cheese Pasta. This looks SO tasty!!!

     I've always kind of prided myself on being an adventurous eater. I love to try new things, particularly when it comes to new ethnic cuisines, different spices, bold flavors, and anything from Trader Joe's. Ha! (I'm only half-kidding.) But here's the deal. As adventurous as I like to consider myself, there are a decent number of things I just don't/won't eat. Namely, meat.

    Sun Dried Tomato, Spinach & Goat Cheese Pasta. This looks SO tasty!!!

    I've probably talked before about the fact that I was a vegetarian for a good chunk of time - about 10 years - and even though I eat meat now, there are still some types I can't even try. Like beef. Or veal. Or really anything other than chicken, turkey, and an occasional piece of pork. Which means that when I go out to eat, I automatically eliminate half of the menu! So much for being ready to try anything, right?

    Sun Dried Tomato, Spinach & Goat Cheese Pasta. This looks SO tasty!!!

     I was forced to level with myself the last time I went out for breakfast - to a new place I had been dying to try, mind you - and I was hard pressed to find anything I wanted to order! Not only did half of the menu include some type of chorizo, shredded pork or flank steak.....but the other half just didn't sound appealing. (Does anyone really want to eat spaghetti squash for breakfast??)

    Sun Dried Tomato, Spinach & Goat Cheese Pasta. This looks SO tasty!!!Sun Dried Tomato, Spinach and Goat Cheese Pasta

     So there went my illusions of being an adventurous eater. Maybe I was fooling myself all along or maybe I'm just becoming more set in my ways as I get older! Either way, what I do know is there are some things that always sound appealing......like pasta! Especially when you pair it with classic flavors like sun dried tomatoes, spinach, goat cheese, and pine nuts. It's one of my favorite combinations....because it's delicious! And at the end of the day, delicious beats adventurous. Hands down.

    Sun Dried Tomato, Spinach & Goat Cheese Pasta. This looks SO tasty!!!

     

    Sun Dried Tomato, Spinach and Goat Cheese Pasta is a delicious simple twist on traditional pasta, this vegetarian dish is perfect for lunch or dinner!
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    Sun Dried Tomato, Spinach & Goat Cheese Pasta

    Cook Time 12 minutes
    Total Time 12 minutes
    Author Cathy Trochelman

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. gemelli pasta substitute penne or other similar type of pasta
    • 6 oz. fresh spinach
    • 1 c. oil-packed sun dried tomatoes chopped
    • ½ c. pine nuts
    • 4 oz. goat cheese
    • 4 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
    • salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions

    1. Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
    2. Add spinach, sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and goat cheese and stir to combine.
    3. Stir in garlic, olive oil, salt & pepper.

    Love this flavor combination? So do I! Here's the salad version:

    Sicilian Spinach Salad 1

    For another great pasta dish utilizing goat cheese, try this Mushroom Pasta with Goat Cheese from Pinch of Yum

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    1. Meaghan Voigt

      January 09, 2015 at 12:16 pm

      Okay, that menu was limiting for even meat-eaters, Cathy! And, you know I'm with you on spaghetti squash for breakfast! I think that experience just means you and I need to head out to another new breakfast place soon!!!

      Reply
      • Cathy Trochelman

        January 11, 2015 at 9:24 pm

        Ha!!! So true, Meaghan. Was it the fanciness? Or what? Either way....definitely YES to breakfast again soon. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Jessica+Lane

      January 10, 2015 at 12:25 pm

      I don't eat a lot of meat either Cathy! This dish looks perfect to me, yummy!

      Reply
    3. Catherine

      January 10, 2015 at 6:54 pm

      This meal looks very inviting and delicious!! xo Catherine

      Reply
      • Cathy Trochelman

        January 11, 2015 at 9:19 pm

        Thank you, Catherine! There is something about pasta that always looks inviting to me.....glad you agree! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Jamie+@+Love+Bakes+Good+Cakes

      January 12, 2015 at 11:40 pm

      I love everything about this pasta, Cathy! Definitely a winner! Spaghetti squash for breakfast - who does that?!

      Reply
      • Cathy Trochelman

        January 13, 2015 at 5:04 pm

        Haha right, Jamie?? I think I'll stick with what I know & love. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Julie+@+Tastes+of+Lizzy+T

      January 13, 2015 at 9:08 am

      I can't get enough sun-dried tomatoes! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Cathy Trochelman

        January 13, 2015 at 5:02 pm

        I'm with you, Julie! Yummm!!!!

        Reply
    6. Megan @ Our pinteresting family

      January 16, 2015 at 8:47 pm

      This looks amazing!!!

      Reply
    7. Malia @ Small Town Girl

      January 18, 2015 at 11:19 am

      Oh man this sounds so so good! Pinned!

      Reply
    8. Yvonne

      August 22, 2015 at 9:40 am

      This sounds yummy, but I am not a fan of goat cheese. What can I substitute?

      Reply
    9. Lauren Conroy

      May 24, 2016 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      This was unbelievable. I added some caramelized onions because I love the combination of goat cheese, caramelized onions, and pine nuts, and I also added some chicken for my carnivorous boyfriend. It was SO good. Thanks!!

      Reply
    10. Jacqui

      February 11, 2017 at 3:09 pm

      Tried this today - it hit the spot thank you

      Reply
      • Cathy Trochelman

        February 14, 2017 at 4:54 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply

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