Casarecce with Arugula Goat Cheese and Pecans is a very quick pasta dish that can be made in less than 20 minutes. It is flavorful and creamy with only 4 major ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Servings: 2people
Author: Marinka
Ingredients
4ouncespasta
2ouncesgoat cheese
3tablespoonsolive oil
3ouncesarugula
1/4cuppecanschopped
salt and pepper
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the directions on the packaging or to your desired degree of al dente.
While the pasta is cooking, make your sauce. Combine goat cheese, olive oil and salt and pepper and mix until smooth.
Drain the pasta and keep 1/3 cup of cooking water.
Return the pasta to the pot, add the arugula, the goat cheese mixture and the pasta water and mix until the sauce clings to the pasta and a the arugula starts to welt. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Divide the pasta over 2 plates or bowls and sprinkle with the chopped pecans