GOAT CHEESE APPLE WALNUT PASTA

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A stellar side for some roast pork.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups ditalini pasta or small elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon butter
1 large apple - peeled, cored and diced
1 cup chicken broth
4 ounces creamy goat cheese
½ cup chopped toasted walnuts
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and set aside in a large bowl.
  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Stir in apple; cook and stir until golden around the edges, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken broth and increase heat to medium high and simmer 2 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low. Stir in goat cheese, 2 tablespoons at a time, to apple broth mixture, stirring well to incorporate after each addition. Remove from heat.
  • Mix apple and goat cheese mixture with drained pasta until combined.
  • Stir in walnuts, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.2 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 410.7 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

Irvin Romero
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This recipe is a crime against food.


Afro Killer99
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I'm surprised this recipe even made it onto the internet.


Wazema Mikeal
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This dish was a complete disaster.


Benjiro Guda
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Avoid this recipe at all costs!


Elaine Mendoza
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Hamza Khacef
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This recipe is not worth your time or money.


Rajkumar Giri
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out terrible.


alfonso Dominguez
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The pasta was overcooked and the sauce was too thin.


Nikotimasi Hala
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I found the goat cheese to be a bit overpowering.


Hamna Muneer
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste.


NBB3xd 100xw
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pasta.


Bill Muller
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Freefire Max
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of goat cheese and apples, but it was surprisingly delicious.


Nick Damore
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


TheNay Way
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors all worked really well together.


Gulab alam
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Paul Walters
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Protia Mhlanga
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


Ahad Shaikh
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a bit more salt and pepper to taste.


Kelly Richards
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This pasta dish was a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The goat cheese added a creamy richness, the apples provided a sweet crunch, and the walnuts added a nutty flavor and a bit of crunch. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, and