Best Macaroni With Tomato Sauce Chard And Goat Cheese Recipes

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MACARONI WITH TOMATO SAUCE, CHARD AND GOAT CHEESE



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This tomatoey version of macaroni and cheese is a great way to use greens or other vegetables.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves four to six

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups tomato sauce, made with fresh or canned tomatoes
Salt
1 pound Swiss chard or other greens, stemmed and washed
12 ounces penne rigata
3 ounces soft, mild goat cheese (about 3/4 cup)
1 1/2 ounces (about 1/3 cup) freshly grated Parmesan
Freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Begin heating a large pot of water for the chard and pasta. Meanwhile, make the tomato sauce. When it's done, transfer to a large bowl, and stir in the goat cheese.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and oil a 2-quart baking dish or gratin with olive oil.
  • Fill a bowl with ice water. When the water in the pot comes to a boil, salt generously and add the Swiss chard. Blanch for one to two minutes, then transfer to the ice water and drain. Squeeze out excess water, and chop fine. Add to the bowl with the tomato sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper. (Alternatively, you can steam the greens, but you'll need the water for the pasta in any case.)
  • Bring the water back to a boil, and add the pasta. Cook the pasta for a minute less than the instructions on the package indicate. It should still be a little underdone, as it will finish cooking in the oven. Drain, and transfer to the bowl with the tomato sauce and chard. Add 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, and stir together until the pasta is thoroughly coated with the sauce. Transfer to the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan over the top, and drizzle on the olive oil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbly and the top just beginning to color, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat, and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 346, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 569 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND GOAT CHEESE



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This pasta's sauce comes together using the same trifecta found in lemon-ricotta pasta: a juicy fruit, a creamy cheese and a salty cheese. This recipe makes good use of those summer tomatoes with juices just barely contained by their thin skins. The creamy cheese is goat cheese, whose tang balances the sweetness of the tomatoes. Parmesan adds salty depth, while herbs and red-pepper flakes complete the dish. For a more filling pasta, feel free to add shrimp, corn or green beans to the boiling pasta in the last few minutes of cooking.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weeknight, pastas, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt
2 pounds very ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more as needed
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, coarsely grated, plus more as needed
1 pound fusilli or another spiral pasta
1 (4-ounce) log goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, thyme, red-pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mash with a fork or potato masher until tomatoes are juicy. Stir in the Parmesan. Set aside while the pasta cooks, or up to 2 hours at room temperature.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  • To the bowl of tomatoes, add the goat cheese and 2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta cooking water. Stir until the cheese is mostly melted. Add the pasta and stir vigorously until the noodles are well coated. Add more pasta water as needed until the sauce coats the noodles. Season to taste with additional Parmesan and red-pepper flakes.

PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND GOAT CHEESE



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The goat cheese, when tossed with the hot pasta, melts and becomes a creamy sauce. We've learned that it's a good idea to taste your goat cheese before using it (or before buying it, if possible - one of the soft goat cheeses we tried seemed a bit too strong for this dish).

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Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb gemelli or penne
2 3/4 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
5 to 6 oz soft mild goat cheese, crumbled
2/3 cup coarsely chopped Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives
3/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a 6-quart pot of boiling salted water until just tender, then drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, toss tomatoes with salt to taste in a bowl and let juices exude.
  • Toss hot pasta with goat cheese in a large bowl until cheese is melted and coats pasta. Add tomatoes with juices, olives, basil, and salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine.

MACARONI & GOAT CHEESE



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This version of a classic, combines creamy goat cheese and nutty Parmesan. The macaroni is mixed with the cheesy sauce, and then topped with a Parmesan, thyme, breadcrumb, and goat cheese mixture. Serve with a green salad and loaf of crusty bread. This dish can be made several hours ahead of time; cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.

Provided by Karen in MA

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup packed grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup goat cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh)
1/4 cup goat cheese (about 1 ounce)
freshly grated pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil.
  • Add the macaroni and cook about 8 to 10 minutes, or until just tender, depending on the size of the pasta. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. When the butter is melted and sizzling, stir in the flour to create a paste and cook 1 minute.
  • Slowly add the milk, whisking to create a smooth sauce. Let cook about 5 minutes or until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and slowly add the grated Parmesan and the goat cheese, whisking to create a smooth sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Use the olive oil to grease the bottom of a medium size gratin or baking dish, about 8 to 10 inches long.
  • Place the drained macaroni in the dish and pour the cheese sauce on top, stirring gently to coat all the macaroni.
  • In a small bowl, make the topping. Mix the Parmesan, breadcrumbs, thyme, and pepper. Spoon over the macaroni and top with the goat cheese.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the pasta is hot.

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