Goat Chees Pasta with Spinach and Pine Nuts

Goat cheese pasta with spinach and pine nuts is smooth and creamy with an irresistibly savoury edge.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: goat cheese pasta

Servings: people

In a large pot of boiling and salted water cook the pasta according to package instructions.
Meanwhile set a pan over medium heat and add the pine nuts, toast while stirring until the nuts release their aroma, remove and set aside till needed.
In the same pan melt the butter over low heat, then add the minced garlic and cook while stirring for about 20-30 seconds, then scoop 1/2 cup pasta water from the pot of boiling pasta and add to the pan together with goat cheese, break up the goat cheese with a spoon and melt over low heat, then add the heavy cream, lemon zest and juice, a pinch of salt, then spinach. Stir the spinach in and let it wilt for about 3 minutes.
Drain the pasta while reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water. Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Add a little bit of the reserved of pasta water for a runnier sauce as the pasta absorbs the liquid and can turn dry after a couple of minutes. Taste and add salt if needed. Top with toasted pine nuts, chopped parsley and a grating of Parmesan cheese before serving.