Baked Goat Cheese Pasta (TikTok)

Everyone seems to love the trendy TikTok feta pasta, so I thought I’d put a little twist on it. Instead of using feta cheese, I used goat cheese with a drizzle of honey. The texture turned out so creamy and smooth!

I also would like to add that goat cheese has some wonderful health benefits!

Here are a few:

• 6g protein per 1oz serving

• Great for bone health due to calcium

• Great for digestion due to A2 beta casein

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cup cherry tomatoes

• 8 oz plain goat cheese

• 9oz pasta (I used Barilla Chickpea Rotini Pasta)

• 2 cups baby spinach leaves

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tbsp organic honey

• Black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Place goat cheese in the middle of a 8x8 baking dish.

3. Surround the cheese with cherry tomatoes and drizzle with olive oil and honey. Add black pepper to taste.

4. Place dish in the oven, and bake for 25 minutes.

5. While pasta bakes, cook your pasta according to the box instructions.

6. Remove dish from oven and mix tomatoes and cheese until combined.

7. After draining pasta, pour into dish and mix well.

NUTRITION

• Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe

• Calories: 316

• Sugar: 6.8g

• Sodium: 149.1mg

• Fat: 11.3g

• Saturated Fat: 6.1g

• Trans Fat: 0g

• Carbohydrates: 39.2g

• Fiber: 8.7g

• Protein: 17.6g

• Cholesterol: 40mg

References:

Brennan, D. (2020, November 24). Goat cheese: Health benefits, nutrients per serving, Preparation information, and more. Retrieved April 17, 2021, from https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-goat-cheese#1

Krosel A.,. (2020, November 12). Cow vs. goat and Sheep Dairy: Is ALL Casein Dangerous?:. Retrieved April 17, 2021, from https://www.mygenefood.com/blog/dairy-dangers-sheep-goat-dairy-healthier-cow-dairy/