Tomato Goat Cheese Pasta

Step 1

Boil a salted pot of water for your pasta. Cook it al dente according to package directions.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, sauté the onion in the olive oil for 5-7 minutes (ok if it lightly browns).

Step 3

Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Step 4

Add in the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (leave them out if you don't want any heat). Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce gently for about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the goat's cheese and basil (the cheese should melt right in and make the sauce creamy). If you're at all unsure about the taste of goat cheese, add it in gradually and taste as you go. Season with salt & pepper as needed. Serve with the drained pasta (add a splash of the pasta water if you want to thin the sauce out) and freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.