Pasta with Goat Cheese

Pasta con Formaggio di Capra

Preparation info
  • 1

    serving
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Authentic Pasta Book

By Fred Plotkin

Published 1989

  • About

Here is an example of a dish that may or may not be Italian in origin, though it is popular in Italy, France, and some American homes. I prepare this recipe using smooth young French cheese rather than sharper aged cheese. There is Italian goat cheese similar to the French type I use, but it is not easy to come by in America.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup light or heavy cream (your choice)
  • 2-3 ounces goat cheese, rind removed

Method

For cooking the pasta, bring a large pot (at least 6 quarts) of cold water to a boil. Lightly salt, and let it come to a boil again. In a saucepan mix the cream, crumbled goat cheese, and pepper over a medium flame for 8-10 minutes, stirring gently with a wooden spoon to prevent sticking. Time the cooking of the pasta to coincide with the preparation of the sauce (dry pasta will take longer to