Best 10 Penne With Sun Dried Tomatoes And Goat Cheese Recipes

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Penne with sun dried tomatoes and goat cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet tomatoes, tangy goat cheese, and aromatic herbs creates a flavor that is both complex and satisfying. This dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it a great option for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.

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

SUN DRIED TOMATO PENNE PASTA SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE



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Pasta salads are simple, quick and versatile. This vibrant Sun Dried Tomato Penne Pasta Salad with fresh flavours straight from the Mediterranean is perfect for picnics, potlucks, lunch box or even a light lunch/supper. Sun dried tomatoes are blended together with sweet Italian basil leaves and pine nuts to make a pesto, which is used as a dressing for the pasta. The intense sweet-tart flavour of the sun-dried tomatoes makes this simple salad zesty while the cherry tomatoes add a burst of freshness. Goat cheese lends a unique tart flavour to the salad but you can alternatively use Parmesan cheese. Serve Sun Dried Tomato Penne Pasta Salad With Goat Cheese with Pizza Margherita for a weekend dinner. If you like this recipe, you can also try other pasta recipes such as Burnt Garlic Pasta With Mushroom Spinach Corn Pasta In Whole Wheat White Sauce Fresh Tomato Basil Pasta With Spinach Broccoli Pesto Pasta

Provided by Madhuli Ajay

Time 30m

Yield Makes: 2 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup Sun Dried Tomatoes , chopped
2 tablespoon Pine nuts , or walnuts
8 Basil leaves
5 cloves Garlic
Sea salt , to taste
1/2 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns , crushed
4 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup Penne pasta , whole wheat
4 tablespoon Sun Dried Tomatoes , pesto
2 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar , optional
2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns , crushed
Salt , to taste
10 Cherry tomatoes , cut in half
10 Baby spinach
8 Black olives , drained and cut in half
50 grams Goat Cheese , crumbled
2 teaspoon Capers , salted, rinsed and drained to remove excess salt
Basil leaves , Fresh, bits of sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts for garnishing

Steps:

  • To begin making the Sun Dried Tomato Penne Pasta Salad With Goat Cheese, firstly we will make the Sun-dried tomato pesto.
  • Blend all the ingredients under 'Sun dried tomato pesto' in a food processor, to a coarse paste. Adjust the quantity of olive oil, if required.
  • The next step is to prepare the salad. Cook the pasta in a saucepan as per instructions on the packet. Rinse under cold water and drain.
  • In a small bowl mix together the pesto, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, black pepper and salt according to your taste.
  • In a salad bowl, toss together the pasta with sun dried tomato dressing, cherry tomatoes, spinach leaves, olives, capers and goat cheese.
  • Garnish with basil leaves, sun-dried tomato bits and pine nuts.
  • Serve Sun Dried Tomato Penne Pasta Salad With Goat Cheese with Pizza Margherita for a weekend dinner.

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!

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 TOMATO PESTO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces penne pasta
1 (8.5-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil
2 garlic cloves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, blend the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, and basil in a food processor and blend until the tomatoes are finely chopped. Transfer the tomato mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the Parmesan.
  • Add the pasta to the pesto and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper and serve.

BAKED PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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A family favorite, this recipe makes one baking dish for now and one to freeze for a ready-made dinner when you're pressed for time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons butter, plus more for baking dishes
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound penne rigate
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (8 ounces each), halved horizontally
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups whole milk
10 ounces white mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups shredded provolone (6 ounces)
1 cup finely grated Parmesan (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400. Butter two shallow 2-quart baking dishes. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 3 minutes short of al dente; drain pasta, and return to pot.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Halve each piece lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise.
  • In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt butter over medium. Add flour and garlic; cook, whisking, 1 minute. While whisking, gradually add milk; bring to a simmer, whisking frequently. Add mushrooms and tomatoes; cook 1 minute. Off heat, gradually stir in provolone and 1/2 cup Parmesan.
  • Add chicken and pasta to pot; season with salt and pepper. Divide pasta mixture between baking dishes; sprinkle each with 1/4 cup Parmesan.
  • Bake, uncovered, until top is golden and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 38 g

PENNE WITH SLOW ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES AND GOAT CHEESE



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Make and share this Penne With Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Goat Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Penne

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs cherry tomatoes (red and yellow)
6 -8 garlic cloves, sliced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 lb penne
6 ounces fresh goat cheese
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf, torn into pieces
additional kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper. Halve each tomato and place cut side up in 1 flat layer on the baking sheets. Put a slice of garlic on top of each tomato half. Drizzle the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and sprinkle on the salt. Roast until the tomatoes are dried around the edges but still moist, about 2 hours(be careful not to burn the garlic). I check after about a 1/2 hour and push the garlic down into the tomato.
  • Crumble the goat cheese into large chunks and refrigerate until ready to serve the pasta.
  • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to the package directions. Remove 1 cup of the cooking liquid and reserve. Drain the pasta well and return to the pot. Add the tomatoes, goat cheese, basil, reserved cooking liquid, and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss well and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.5, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 738.4, Carbohydrate 67.8, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 13.5

PENNE WITH SLOW-ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES AND GOAT CHEESE



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Provided by Sara Moulton

Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Tomato     Side     Roast     Goat Cheese     Basil     Fall     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds red and yellow cherry tomatoes
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
6 ounces fresh goat cheese
1 pound penne
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
Additional kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250°F and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Halve each tomato and place cut side up in one flat layer on the baking sheets. Drizzle the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and sprinkle on the salt. Roast until the tomatoes are dried around the edges but still moist, about 2 hours.
  • Crumble the goat cheese into large chunks and refrigerate until ready to serve the pasta.
  • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to the package directions. Remove 1 cup of the cooking liquid and reserve. Drain the pasta well and return to the pot. Add the tomatoes, goat cheese, basil, reserved cooking liquid, and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss well and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

GOAT CHEESE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA



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This simple, tasty pasta dinner can be prepared in just half an hour.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt and ground pepper
12 ounces rigatoni, penne, or other short tubular pasta
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed), thinly sliced
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
5 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled, plus more for topping (optional)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 3 minutes less than package instructions. Add sun-dried tomatoes, and cook 3 minutes. Remove 2 cups pasta water; reserve. Drain and return pasta mixture to pot.
  • Meanwhile, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; reserve. Return skillet to medium heat; add oil, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 20 to 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
  • To pasta mixture in pot, add garlic mixture, reserved pasta water, cheese, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine. Let stand until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Divide pasta among four shallow dishes; sprinkle with almonds and, if desired, additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 22 g

PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, OLIVE, AND GOAT CHEESE



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Categories     Cheese     Olive     Pasta     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup chopped drained sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (about 1/4 pound)
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup sliced pitted Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 pound medium-sized pasta shells
3 ounces mild goat cheese such as Montrachet, crumbled (about 1 cup), plus additional for sprinkling over the pasta

Steps:

  • In a small skillet cook the garlic, the onion, and salt and pepper to taste in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is soft, add the tomatoes and the broth, and simmer the mixture until the liquid is reduced by about one third. Stir in the olives, the parsley, and salt and pepper to taste and keep the mixture warm. In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the pasta until it is al dente and drain it well, reserving 1/3 cup of the cooking water. In a serving bowl whisk 3 ounces of the goat cheese with the reserved cooking water until the cheese is melted and the mixture the smooth, add the pasta and the tomato mixture, and toss the mixture well. Sprinkle the pasta with the additional goat cheese.

PENNE WITH BEEF AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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Easy prep and bold Italian flavors make this steak and pasta dish a dinner-in-30-minutes winner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta (6 oz)
1 lb boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1/2 teaspoon peppered seasoned salt
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil and herbs, drained, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons oil from sun-dried tomatoes
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 jar (6 oz) Progresso™ marinated artichoke hearts, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add beef to skillet; sprinkle with peppered seasoned salt. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until brown.
  • Stir in tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of the oil and the onions. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly heated. Stir in artichoke hearts, pasta and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until heated. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use store-bought sun-dried tomatoes. If using dried tomatoes, soak them in hot water for 15 minutes before using.
  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of hard and soft goat cheese.
  • If you don't have pine nuts, you can use chopped walnuts or almonds.
  • To make the dish more colorful, add a handful of chopped fresh basil or parsley.
  • Serve the pasta immediately, topped with additional goat cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.

Conclusion:

This penne with sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The combination of sweet sun-dried tomatoes, creamy goat cheese, and nutty pine nuts is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve it with a side salad and a glass of white wine for a complete meal.

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