Best 8 Penne Pasta With Walnuts Green Onions And Goat Cheese Recipes

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Penne pasta with walnuts, green onions, and goat cheese is a gourmet meal to tantalize the taste buds. This combination of ingredients creates a symphony of flavors and textures, making it a perfect dish for a special occasion or a cozy night in. The penne pasta provides a sturdy base for the rich and tangy flavors of the walnuts, green onions, and goat cheese. The walnuts add a nutty crunch, while the green onions bring a subtle sharpness. The goat cheese melts into a creamy sauce, tying all the ingredients together. With its elegant appearance and delightful taste, this dish is sure to impress and satisfy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PENNE WITH TREVISO AND GOAT CHEESE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound penne pasta
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, halved
1 pound treviso or radicchio, chopped (about 4 cups)
3 packed cups (3 ounces) baby spinach
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan
1 1/2 cups (11 ounces) goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup basil leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water.
  • In a 12-inch skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and golden, about 1 minute. Remove the garlic and discard.
  • Add the treviso, spinach, chicken stock, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of salt, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the treviso and spinach until wilted, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the pasta and Parmesan. Toss well and thin out the sauce with a little pasta water, if needed. Season with salt, to taste.
  • Transfer the penne to serving bowls. Top each portion with the crumbled goat cheese and garnish with basil before serving.

PENNE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND GOAT CHEESE



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Make and share this Penne With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by la petite chef

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped (oil reserved)
1 small onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup tomato paste
2/3 cup dry white wine
8 ounces penne
2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, coarsely crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat 2 TBsp of the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in a heavy large skillet over med heat.
  • Add onion and saute till tender, approx 3 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and saute 1 minute.
  • Add tomato paste and cook 2 mins, stirring constantly. Then add wine and sun-dried tomatoes and simmer until liquid reduces by half, approx 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook al dente.
  • Drain pasta and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  • Add drained pasta to tomato mixture and toss to coat, add some reserved pasta water to moisten.
  • Season pasta to taste with salt-n-pep.
  • Sprinkle with Goat cheese and shredded parm.
  • Bon Appetite!

GOAT CHEESE AND ARUGULA OVER PENNE



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This is a quick, easy, and elegant dish. Serve as a main course with a good loaf of bread, or as a side dish.

Provided by Christine L.

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 ½ ounces goat cheese
2 cups coarsely chopped arugula, stems included
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
¼ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
8 ounces penne pasta

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • Crumble goat cheese into a large serving bowl. Add arugula, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and salt and pepper.
  • Drain pasta, and toss with goat cheese mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 334 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CREAMY PENNE PASTA WITH WALNUTS



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My husband says I'm spoiling him when I prepare this recipe. Crunchy walnuts are a wonderful complement to the creamy sauce. You can serve this as an entree or side.-Cheryl Strahm, St. Louis, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon brandy
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the walnuts, garlic, salt, pepper flakes and pepper; saute 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat., Stir in brandy; cook over medium heat until liquid is evaporated. Stir in cream; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; cook for 4-6 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. , Drain pasta; toss pasta and parsley with cream sauce. Garnish with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 32g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

PASTA WITH GREENS, GOAT CHEESE AND RAISINS



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Categories     Ginger     Leafy Green     Onion     Pasta     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Goat Cheese     Lemon     Raisin     Winter     Healthy     Chard     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped red onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch red or green Swiss chard (about 12 ounces), stems trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped
1 bunch beet greens (about 6 ounces), stems trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1 pound orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta)
5 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet)

Steps:

  • Combine raisins and lemon juice in small bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-low heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add Swiss chard, beet greens and raisin mixture. Cover and cook until greens wilt, about 5 minutes. Mix in ginger and lemon peel. Season greens to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Return pasta to pot. Toss pasta with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add greens and goat cheese. Toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to large bowl and serve.

PASTA WITH ONION, BACON, AND GOAT CHEESE



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Bell-shaped noodles are an elegant base for this simple, rustic sauce. Other short pasta, such as penne or gemelli, would also be good choices.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound campanelle
4 slices (4 ounces) bacon, sliced crosswise 1 inch thick
4 medium red onions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for serving
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 ounces soft goat cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta. Drain, reserving 2 cups pasta water; return pasta to pot.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet over medium, turning, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes; remove to a paper-towel-lined plate.
  • Add onions, garlic, and thyme to fat in skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to brown, about 15 minutes. Uncover; cook until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes more.
  • Crumble goat cheese over pasta; add onion mixture and 1 cup reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper. Toss, adding more pasta water as desired. Serve immediately, sprinkled with bacon and more thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 17 g

GARLIC PENNE PASTA



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This recipe is so easy to make, tastes great and is a big hit at dinner time. It's even a hit as leftovers! It uses simple ingredients that you always have on hand and you can replace the penne with any pasta you want.

Provided by Taliesen

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
¼ cup olive oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and return to pot.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and parsley for about 1 minute. Season with red pepper flakes and black pepper. Stir into cooked pasta, along with remaining olive oil. Top with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 52.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

PENNE PASTA WITH WALNUTS GREEN ONIONS AND GOAT CHEESE



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Entered for safe-keeping with a slight twist as a nod to a favorite salad. Found in California Sizzles.

Provided by KateL

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup chopped green onion
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 lb penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
3 -4 ounces mild goat cheese, crumbled
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup grated romano cheese
fresh ground pepper, to taste
fresh spinach leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add green onions and walnuts and saute over medium heat until onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add cooked and drained pasta to skillet along with goat cheese. Reduce heat to low and stir gently until cheese melts.
  • Add whipping cream and Romano cheese. Season with pepper and stir well. Garnish with spinach leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in this dish. Look for ripe, in-season produce and high-quality cheese and nuts.
  • Toast the walnuts: Toasting the walnuts brings out their flavor and makes them more fragrant. Be sure to watch them closely so that they don't burn.
  • Use a light hand with the salt: Goat cheese and Parmesan cheese are both salty cheeses, so you don't need to add a lot of additional salt to the dish. Taste the sauce before adding more salt.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately, while the pasta is still hot and the sauce is creamy. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can cook the pasta and sauce separately and then reheat them just before serving.

Conclusion:

This penne pasta with walnuts, green onions, and goat cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of creamy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and fresh green onions is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty pasta dish, give this recipe a try.

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