Elevate your pasta game with our Goat Cheese & Mushroom Spaghetti recipe! This dish is a celebration of earthy mushrooms and the creamy decadence of goat cheese coming together in perfect harmony. Sautéed mushrooms lend their rich umami flavor, while the tangy goat cheese creates a velvety sauce that clings lovingly to every noodle. A sprinkle of fresh basil and a dash of garlic complete the experience, making it a delightful medley of tastes and textures. Whether you're a vegetarian looking for a hearty meal or simply a lover of savory pasta, this recipe is sure to become a cherished favorite. Treat your taste buds to a gourmet experience with Goat Cheese & Mushroom Pasta tonight!
Goat Cheese & Mushroom Spaghetti
Serves 4
Ingredients:
400 gram bag spaghetti, or pasta of choice
1/4 cup garlic and herb butter, or regular butter will work
Small goat cheese block - I am using PC soft herbed goat milk cheese (140g)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 shallot, chopped fine
3 large garlic cloves, chopped fine
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups (ish) mushrooms, roughly chopped
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3/4 cup reserved pasta water
Salt + pepper to taste
Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your spaghetti and cook until al dente.
In the meantime, to a large pan add you butter and olive oil and once melted add your shallot, garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 2-3 minutes on low/medium heat.
Add your mushrooms and sauté for another 1-2 minutes just until mushrooms get soft.
*Add your heavy cream, and bring to a light boil for about 2 minutes, just until slightly reduced.
Add your goat cheese, and mix until combined.
Add your parmesan cheese and mix until combined. (If the sauce is thick, don’t worry you will thin it out with pasta water).
Taste here for any salt or pepper. Typically I don’t add salt to this as the parmesan and goat cheese is salty.
Add your cooked spaghetti, adding pasta water as you go to achieve your desired consistency.
Top with fresh basil and enjoy right away!
