SPAGHETTI WITH ROMANO BEANS, BLACK PEPPER AND GOAT CHEESE

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This pasta is inspired by a classic Roman dish made with just pasta, Pecorino and lots of pepper. I decided to try a creamier version using goat cheese and added the flat romano beans, still abundant in local farmers' markets.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, one pot, pastas, appetizer, main course

Time 30m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 6

Salt to taste
3/4 pound romano beans
3/4 pound spaghetti
4 ounces goat cheese
1 to 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt generously. Fill a bowl with ice water. Add the beans to the pot, and cook five minutes, until tender. Transfer to the ice water, then drain. Cut away the stem ends, and cut the beans into 2-inch lengths.
  • Place the goat cheese in a bowl. Bring the water back to a boil, and add the spaghetti. Cook al dente, following the timing instructions on the package (usually 10 minutes).
  • Just before the pasta is finished, add 1/2 cup of the cooking water to the goat cheese and stir together. Remove another 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water from the pot and set aside.
  • When the pasta is ready, add the beans back into the pot with the pasta. Heat through, then drain. Return the pasta and beans to the hot pot, along with the diluted goat cheese, the pepper and the olive oil. Toss together until the pasta is coated with the cheese. If desired, thin out with some of the pasta water you set aside. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 479, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 479 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

Isa Kembabazi
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This dish is a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it.


Eze Oluchi
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I loved it in this dish.


Yasmen Azimi
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


MD jahagir Khan
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The goat cheese adds a creamy richness that I love.


Mr Potato
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I love the spicy kick of the black pepper in this dish.


esan 444 yt
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so simple, but the flavors are amazing.


Karam Belkaid
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I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone loved it. It's a great dish to serve to company because it's both delicious and visually appealing.


Seidu Jelilu
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I wasn't sure how the goat cheese would taste with the black pepper, but it was surprisingly good. The two flavors complemented each other perfectly.


Rehan Boota
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti. I always have some in my fridge, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can throw together quickly and easily.


thailleyon lester
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The romano beans were a nice change from the usual green beans. They have a slightly nutty flavor that pairs well with the black pepper and goat cheese.


ThegtrsavgeOffical
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's easy to make and doesn't require a lot of ingredients, but it's still packed with flavor.


ayibateke Precious
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This dish was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the goat cheese added a creamy richness that balanced out the spicy pepper. I will definitely be making this again.