Angel Hair Pasta With Sun Dried Tomatoes And Goat Cheese Recipe

Ingredients for Angel Hair Pasta With Sun Dried Tomatoes And Goat Cheese

• Sun Dried Tomatoes Packed In Oil
• Onion
• Garlic Cloves
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• Dry White Wine
• 8 ounces angel hair pasta
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Soft Fresh Goat Cheese
• Fresh Italian Parsley

How to Make Angel Hair Pasta With Sun Dried Tomatoes And Goat Cheese

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
2. Drain the sun-dried tomatoes, reserving 2 tablespoons of the oil.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the reserved sun-dried tomato oil.
4. Sauté 1/2 medium yellow onion (finely chopped) in the oil until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add 2 cloves garlic (minced) and cook for 1 minute more.
5. Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
6. Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc) and add the drained sun-dried tomatoes (1/2 cup, packed).
7. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce is slightly reduced, about 2-3 minutes.
8. Add 8 ounces angel hair pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
9. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
10. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the tomato sauce and toss to coat. Add pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
11. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
12. Crumble 4 ounces of goat cheese over the pasta and stir gently to combine.
13. Garnish with 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped) and serve immediately.