Pasta con espinacas y queso de cabra

Ingredientes

• 8 ounces uncooked pasta
• 4 ounces goat cheese (crumbled)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach (packed)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil ((optional))
• Salt & pepper (to taste)

Preparación

1. 1

   Boil a salted pot of water and cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Important: reserve about a cup of the pasta water before you drain it! Drain the pasta and set it aside.

2. 2

   In the same pot you cooked the pasta in, add the butter and melt it over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook for about a minute.

3. 3

   Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cooked pasta back into the pot. Stir in the goat cheese, parmesan, and lemon juice. Add a splash of the pasta water (a little at a time) and keep stirring/tossing until you've got a nice, creamy consistency.

4. 4

   Add in the spinach (and basil if using) and toss with the pasta. Cover the pot for a minute or two to help the spinach wilt.

5. 5

   Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.