Penne with Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
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The fresh, tangy flavor of goat cheese complements the sweet
taste of sun-dried tomatoes in this creamy sauce. Goat cheese has less fat and cholesterol
than other cheeses.
Preparation facts
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1/4 cup (40g) sun-dried tomatoes
1 3-ounce (85g) log goat cheese*
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 tsp (2g) freshly ground black pepper
2 cups (150g) arugula or watercress, stems removed
1 lb (455g) penne pasta
2 Tbs (20g) toasted pine nuts (optional)
Directions
Pour 1/2 cup (120mL) of boiling water over sun-dried tomatoes in a
small bowl. Cover and let stand 15 minutes until tomatoes soften. Drain tomatoes, reserving
soaking liquid.
Chop tomatoes and combine with crumbled goat cheese, garlic and pepper
in a food processor or blender. Puree 30 seconds then add liquid from tomatoes. Puree another
30 seconds.
Cook penne according to package directions. Rinse and drain well. Toss
with sauce, arugula and pine nuts.
* Allergy notes: The egg protein lysozyme is an unlabeled additive in
some cheeses. People allergic to eggs should eliminate any cheese in this recipe.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 511
Calories from Fat 76 (15%)
% Daily Value*
13%Total Fat 8g
17%Saturated
Fat 3.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.4g
3%Cholesterol 10mg
4%Sodium 100mg
5%Potassium 185mg
29%Total
Carbohydrate 86g
19%Dietary
Fiber 4.8g
Sugars 1g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
39%Protein 19g