Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Pasta w/Goat Cheese

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1 Basil

• Condiments

  • 4 tbsp Red pepper pesto, roasted

• Pasta & Grains

  • 3/4 lb Spaghetti pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Dairy

  • 3 oz Goat cheese

• Liquids

  • 1/4 cup Reserved pasta water

Found on tablefortwoblog.com

Ingredients

• 4-5 tbsp. roasted red pepper pesto
• 3 oz. goat cheese
• 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
• 3/4 pound spaghetti pasta
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Basil to garnish

Directions

• Bring a pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Drop in your pasta and cook it according to instructions on the box.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the 4-5 tbsp. of roasted red pepper pesto along with the goat cheese. Get some of the reserved pasta water and pour it in the skillet as well to thin out the mixture.
• Once pasta is done cooking, drain well and add it to the skillet. Turn the heat off and toss the pasta well to coat in mixture.
• Garnish with freshly chopped basil and serve immediately.