Pâtes au Fromage de Chèvre

Pâtes au Fromage de Chèvre is a delightful French pasta dish that combines the creamy, tangy flavors of goat cheese with fresh vegetables for a healthy and satisfying meal. This dish is not only quick and easy to prepare but also brings a taste of Provence to your kitchen.

Ingredients

• Pasta (whole wheat) - 160 grams
• Goat cheese - 100 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams
• Spinach (fresh) - 100 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh basil - 10 grams
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole wheat pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
4. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest. Add the pasta to the skillet with the vegetables.
6. Crumble the goat cheese over the pasta and toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
7. Finish with fresh basil, adjusting seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in dietary fiber from whole wheat pasta and spinach, aiding digestion.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly from spinach and tomatoes, supporting overall health.

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