Best Sun Dried Tomato White Bean And Goat Cheese Pasta Salad Recipes

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SUN DRIED TOMATO AND GOAT CHEESE PASTA



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I got this recipe from a friend who, in turn, got it from a cookbook of macaroni and cheese variations. Before I ate this, I swore I did not like goat cheese. However, after I ate this, I changed my mind. To top it all off, this recipe is SUPER easy, SUPER quick, and is perfect for a light main dish!

Provided by Olive81

Categories     High Protein

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 ounces bow tie pasta
4 ounces goat cheese
2 -3 sun-dried tomatoes
2 garlic cloves (minced)
olive oil (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook the bowtie past per box directions.
  • Chop the sun dried tomatoes into small pieces (you can use more or less than 2-3).
  • Combine the goat cheese, chopped tomatoes and minced garlic in a separate bowl with a little olive oil (if desired) and a little of the water from the boiling noodles to create a paste like sauce.
  • Drain the noodles.
  • Add the goat cheese mixture to the noodles and stir.
  • Top with parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.8, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 118.2, Sodium 191.2, Carbohydrate 83, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 22.5

CREAMY PARMESAN PASTA SALAD WITH WHITE BEANS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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Cannellini beans and sun-dried tomatoes mingle with farfalle in a creamy Parmesan and oregano dressing.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon finely grated garlic
8 ounces dried farfalle
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, Parmesan, sour cream, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
  • Add the cannellini beans, sun-dried tomatoes and celery to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

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