Mediterranean Pesto Pasta with Goat Cheese
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Updated August 2024
Meet your new go-to comfort food: our Mediterranean Pesto Pasta with Goat Cheese! Imagine twirling perfectly cooked pasta coated in a vibrant green hug of basil pesto, dancing with the sun-kissed flavours of the Mediterranean. But here’s the twist—creamy goat cheese adds a tangy kick, turning each bite into a flavour-packed fiesta. It’s not just a recipe; it’s a celebration on your plate. Grab your fork and get ready for a pasta party that’ll have your taste buds doing the happy dance!
Ingredients
- 400 g Farm Boy™ Linguine Pasta
- 4 Tbsp Farm Boy™️ Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 chicken breast boneless, skinless, thinly sliced
- Farm Boy™️ Fleur de Sel to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 large shallot thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
- 1 cup Farm Boy™️ Pickled Roasted Red Peppers sliced
- 1 container (180 mL) Farm Boy™️ Basil Pesto
- 1 package (113 g) Farm Boy™️ Original Goat's Milk Cheese crumbled
Directions
- Cook Farm Boy™ Linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water.
- Season chicken with Farm Boy™ Fleur de Sel and black pepper.
- In large frying pan, heat Farm Boy™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil and cook chicken until golden.
- Add shallots and Farm Boy™ Pickled Roasted Red Peppers and cook 3 minutes.
- Add cooked linguine, Farm Boy™ Basil Pesto, and 1/2 cup pasta water. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately, topped with crumbled Farm Boy™ Original Goat Cheese.