My daughter recently became a vegetarian. Actually, she is a pescatarian because she will eat fish and seafood too. This isn’t too much of a problem for me because I love to cook pasta and seafood. The hubby will have to get used to eating some meatless meals because the women rule in this house. (Ooops, did I say that? I meant that meatless meals are very heart healthy). With sports practices and kids activities every night, we are lucky to get in 30 minutes for dinner. So I came up with this creamy pasta that cooks quick and tastes great reheated in the microwave. Goat cheese is lower in fat than most cheeses but gives so much flavor to the pasta. If you need a quick, vegetarian meal that does not need many ingredients, try this one!
This is my submission to Presto Pasta Nights which will be hosted by the Food Hunter’s Guide To Cuisine this week. If you want more quick pasta dishes, go on over and take a look!
Penne With Sun Dried Tomatoes, Artichokes and Goat Cheese
12 ounces penne pasta (I use the tri- colored veggie kind)
1 TBS olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
1 can (14 oz) of artichoke hearts(rinsed, drained and chopped)
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions. Cook pasta until Al dente. Drain and keep warm. Reserve one cup of hot pasta water. In the meantime, heat olive oil in a large saute pan on medium high heat. Saute garlic, sun dried tomatoes and artichokes for about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add goat cheese. Add cooked pasta and reserved water to the pan. Mix well and simmer for a few minutes until pasta is creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste. Makes 4 servings.
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terrific additions for any pasta dish… this is so colorful would love some for lunch right now!~
I'm starting to see the influx of summer-y pasta salads. This one looks excellent!
This looks wonderful! I may make it tonight. And I "discovered" it on Stumble.
I never heard of pescatarian.
My hubby would be so sad to have to eat more veggies.
You're so much more supportive than my parents! I actually learned to cook because when I decided I wanted to be a vegetarian, my dad informed me they would be making no special meals on my account. And if I didn't want to eat what they were serving, I'd have to make my own meals.
These flavors sound delicious! I love to use the colorful pasta whenever possible, so festive.
Oh Lisa that looks soooooo good! I'm pretty much just like your daughter…since giving up meat LAST year for Lent I never really went back except for fish and seafood. I'll take a bite of something that is irresistible every now and then but I really enjoy how I feel when I am eating just fish and veggies.
Seriously this pasta looks amazing. It has all of my favorite things in it!!!
haha, girls rule! this dish rules too, delish!
I had pasta similar to this at a restaurant once and it was delicious. Artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes and goat cheese go really well together! Yours look delicious! Love colorful pasta!
Sounds wonderful Lisa, I am a pasta fiend and love sun dried tomatoes!
Oh my. The pasta looks great! I fully support your daughter. I think we all should try and eat vegetarian most of the time.
I'm SO craving pasta and carbs now! That sounds so good!
I'm craving pasta now! Looks so good!
Yummy, this is one I'd make for a night home alone as the hubs isnt a huge goat cheese fan & I don't think I've convince him I rule the house
those are all of my favorite foods! pasta, sun dried tomatoes, artichokes and goat cheese. haha. This looks fantastic, thank you for the recipe.
Yummy! This sounds awesome.
I love the creaminess of this pasta dish! Even though I am far from vegetarian, I enjoy a meatless meal every couple of days or so just for something different.
love the artichoke hearts in this and the tri-colored pasta