Ditalini with Roasted Tomato Sauce and Goat Cheese is a scrumptious and versatile dish that combines the vibrant flavors of roasted tomatoes, creamy goat cheese, and tender ditalini pasta. This delightful recipe offers a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and creamy flavors, making it an ideal choice for both casual family dinners and special occasions. Prepared with easily accessible ingredients, this pasta dish is a culinary delight that is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
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DITALINI WITH ROASTED TOMATO SAUCE AND GOAT CHEESE
Make this because it tastes awesome. What the hot oven does to the deep red San Marzano tomatoes is a wonder to behold, and produces a pasta sauce with some serious depth of flavor. The always entertaining ditalini are a perfect medium for the rich sauce, smoky oregano, and creamy goat cheese.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 1h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Drizzle olive oil over the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Pour tomatoes and their juices into the dish; cut each tomato into 3 pieces. Sprinkle in onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and 2 teaspoons oregano; stir to combine.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove dish from oven, stir briefly, return to oven and roast for an additional 15 minutes.
- Transfer roasted tomato mixture to a saucepan; pour in water. Process mixture with an immersion blender or potato masher until desired sauce consistency is reached. Stir in 1 teaspoon oregano. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the ditalini and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well and return to pot.
- Pour tomato sauce over ditalini; stir to combine. Stir in goat cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.5 calories, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 1.9 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 207.3 mg, Sugar 6 g
PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND GOAT CHEESE
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).
Categories Cheese Dairy Herb Olive Pasta Tomato Vegetable Vegetarian Dinner Lunch Goat Cheese Basil Summer Noodle Boil Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
DITALINI WITH ROASTED TOMATO SAUCE AND GOAT CHEESE
Make this because it tastes awesome. What the hot oven does to the deep red San Marzano tomatoes is a wonder to behold, and produces a pasta sauce with some serious depth of flavor. The always entertaining ditalini are a perfect medium for the rich sauce, smoky oregano, and creamy goat cheese.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Pasta Main Dishes
Time 1h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Drizzle olive oil over the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Pour tomatoes and their juices into the dish; cut each tomato into 3 pieces. Sprinkle in onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and 2 teaspoons oregano; stir to combine.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove dish from oven, stir briefly, return to oven and roast for an additional 15 minutes.
- Transfer roasted tomato mixture to a saucepan; pour in water. Process mixture with an immersion blender or potato masher until desired sauce consistency is reached. Stir in 1 teaspoon oregano. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the ditalini and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well and return to pot.
- Pour tomato sauce over ditalini; stir to combine. Stir in goat cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.5 calories, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 1.9 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 207.3 mg, Sugar 6 g
Tips:
- To save time, use store-bought roasted red peppers. Just be sure to drain them well before using.
- If you don't have goat cheese, you can substitute ricotta cheese or cream cheese.
- For a spicier sauce, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to taste.
- If you want a richer sauce, add a tablespoon of heavy cream or butter.
- To make the dish more flavorful, use a variety of fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, and thyme.
- For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the chicken and add more vegetables, such as zucchini, squash, or mushrooms.
- To make this dish ahead of time, cook the pasta and sauce according to the directions. Then, let it cool completely and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat the pasta and sauce over low heat until warmed through.
Conclusion:
This ditalini with roasted tomato sauce and goat cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The roasted tomatoes give the sauce a rich and flavorful taste, while the goat cheese adds a creamy and tangy touch. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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