Post by Admin on Feb 24, 2022 13:57:04 GMT -4
Lemon Goat Cheese Alfredo Pasta
A creamy staple
Ingredients:
1 lb package pasta
3 tbsp olive oil
2 cups sliced mushrooms
4 garlic cloves, minced/grated
1 shallot, minced
3 tbsp butter
1 tbsp mushroom powder/seasoning
1 tbsp lemon pepper
1 tsp thyme, fresh or dried
1 tsp crushed red pepper
1 tsp salt + more for cooking pasta
1 tsp black pepper
2 cups packed spinach
12 oz goat cheese
2 lemon, 1 juiced & zested, the second for serving
1 cup grated parmesan
Pasta Water
Instructions:
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, salt it & add in the pasta. Cook for 2-3 minutes less than the package instruction.
In a large skillet on medium high heat, add in olive oil. Once hot, add the sliced mushrooms, cook for 5-7 minutes.
Add in the garlic and shallots, cook for 3-4 more minutes.
Add in the spices & stir. Cook for 2 minutes.
Add in the butter and mix until melted.
Add in the spinach and stir until wilted. Then stir in the lemon zest.
Add in half of the goat cheese & mix until it’s well incorporated.
Drain the pasta, save at least two cups of the cooking water and add the pasta to the spinach mushroom mixture. Toss to combine.
Add the lemon juice and 1/2 cup of the pasta water and mix. Then add in most of the Parmesan, leaving some for topping. Add more pasta water as needed.
To serve, add pasta to plate/bowl, break over more goat cheese onto each plate of pasta, squeeze of lemon juice then a sprinkle of Parmesan over the top.
Optional: top with toasted panko breadcrumbs. On medium heat, add butter, panko breadcrumbs, salt, crushed red pepper, and garlic powder. Cook, stirring constantly for 4-6 minutes, or until the park is browned all over.
Enjoy!
