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Penne with Herbs, Arugula, Walnuts and Goat Cheese

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    15 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    15 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    6

This creamy goat cheese pasta is accented with Italian Herb and walnuts for a simple and satisfying dinner any night of the week.

Recipe tags: adobo base, easy difficulty, main, vegetarian, skillet

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 lb dried penne pasta
¼ cup olive oil
1 onion, diced
½ cup chopped walnuts
2 Better Than Bouillon® Italian Herb Base
5 oz goat cheese, crumbled
4 cups arugula
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  • 1

    Cook penne according to package directions. Reserve 1/3 cup pasta cooking liquid; drain penne.

  • 2

    Meanwhile, in large skillet set over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onion and walnuts, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is starting to soften and walnuts are toasted. Stir in Culinary Collection Italian Herb and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.

  • 3

    Add pasta and reserved pasta cooking liquid. Sprinkle with goat cheese and toss to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce clings well to pasta. Stir in arugula until just wilted. Season with pepper.

Tips: Substitute walnuts with almonds or hazelnuts if desired.

Substitute penne with orecchiette or farfalle pasta if preferred.