Pasta Cremosa con Queso de Cabra y Tomates Secos

Ingredientes

• 300 g (10.5 oz.) casarecce pasta (or any other short pasta)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 small shallots, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 130 g (4.5 oz.) sun-dried tomato paste
• 125 g (4.4 oz) soft goat cheese
• 50 g (2 handfuls) rocket
• 25 g (1 ounce) pine nuts, toasted (plus more for serving)
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan (plus more for serving)
• Freshly ground black pepper

Preparación

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a...: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large...: Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pan and fry the shallots for 1 minute over medium heat. Add the garlic and continue to cook for another minute.

3. 3

   Stir in the sun-dried tomato paste and cook...: Stir in the sun-dried tomato paste and cook until it begins to bubble. Add the goat cheese and stir it in (you may need to add a dash of pasta water at this point).

4. 4

   Add the pasta to the pot, give it...: Add the pasta to the pot, give it a good stir, adding a bit of pasta water if it looks too thick, and sprinkle the rocket and pine nuts on top. Stir everything once again, then sprinkle the parmesan and season with freshly ground black pepper.