posted by RisaG 09-15-100 5:28 PM
Pasta with Goat Cheese, Chives and Chiles
Recipe By : Adapted from Marcella Hazan
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheese Pasta
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 (6 oz.) pkg. goat cheese -- softened a bit
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. fresh chives -- chopped
1 chile pepper -- chopped to taste
salt -- to taste
1 lb. dried pasta of your choice
In a small bowl, combine the cheese, oil, chives, chile and salt and mix well with a fork until smooth and thoroughly combined.
Cook the pasta and drain it, pouring some of the water into a serving bowl. Swirl the water around the bowl to warm it, pour out all but 1 tbsp. of water. The water will help the sauce, which is rather dry to coat the pasta more uniformly.
Immediately place the drained pasta in the bowl, add the goat cheese mixture and toss thoroughly to spread the sauce and coat the pasta strands well. Serve at once. No additional cheese is required.
Serving Ideas : garlic knots