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    Home > Meal Type > Pasta Recipes

    Pea and Goats Cheese Pasta

    Updated: Jun 17th 2022 • Published: Apr 18th 2022 • 11 Comments

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    This Pea and Goats Cheese Pasta is an excellent dish for the whole family. The fresh savory flavor of peas, soft sweet onions, and salty goat's cheese – the perfect balance of flavors.

    This pasta is ready in under 30 minutes and makes an easy weeknight meal. It only has a handful of ingredients, but it still packs a punch of flavor. 

    Using a small shape pasta means you can spoon this in easily, so it is excellent for small kids or big adults who want to sit on the sofa and eat!

    a black cast iron plate of pea pasta with a napkin at the side

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    • A simple sauce of pea and onion
    • What pasta to use in the dish
    • What to serve with Pea and Goat Cheese Pasta
    • Pea and Goat Cheese Pasta

    A simple sauce of pea and onion

    The key to this pasta sauce is the onions. They make a sweet and savory base. They are simmered in plenty of extra virgin olive oil and then braised in vegetable stock. This creates a beautiful emulsion of flavor. 

    The peas are straight from the freezer and braised with the onions. This is a simple dish, perfect for busy weeknights.

    You can use any onions for the recipe; sweet white onions would be my first suggestion, although I often use a standard brown onion as that is mostly what we have in the house.

    a spoon in a bowl of elbow macaroni with peas

    What pasta to use in the dish

    I recommend a small shape for this pasta recipe. Elbows (as pictured is perfect), a small ziti, mini penne, small/medium shells, or ditalini are great options.

    When cooking the pasta, ensure you set the timer for 2 minutes less than the suggested cooking time on the packet; you can finish cooking it in the sauce, where it will soak up all the delicious flavors.

    a poon lifting up goat cheese pasta

    What to serve with Pea and Goat Cheese Pasta

    Side: To make the most of this goat's cheese pasta, serve this dish with a simple side of toasted ciabatta slices. They add a nice crispness to your meal and also work as a way to mop up any remaining sweet onion and goat cheese.

    Wine: This is a great dish to pair with wine! Any wine. Peas and goats cheese works wonderfully with white, red, or rosé. You want a fresh, unoaked young wine. And whatever you pick, serve it lightly chilled. Our recommendation would be a Sauvignon Blanc, Provençal rosé, or Syrah (remember to chill it lightly).

    A black plate of steaming elbow pasta with peas

    If you make this Pea and Goats Cheese Pasta, don't forget to come back and comment or tag me on social media.

    Any questions about the recipe? Use the comments section below.

    Enjoy x



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    5 from 10 votes

    Pea and Goat Cheese Pasta

    This Pea and Goats Cheese Pasta is an excellent dish for the whole family. The fresh savory flavor of peas, soft sweet onions, and salty goat's cheese – the perfect balance of flavors. This pasta is ready in under 30 minutes and makes an easy weeknight meal. It only has a handful of ingredients, but it still packs a punch of flavor. Using a small shape pasta means you can spoon this in easily, so it is excellent for small kids or big adults who want to sit on the sofa and eat!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Main
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 624kcal
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Ingredients

    US Customary - Grams
    • 2 onions
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 12 oz dried pasta
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • 1½ cup vegetable broth
    • 3 cups frozen peas
    • 4 oz goat cheese - 1 small grocery store log
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Start a large pan of water on the hob to boil.
    • Peel the onion and slice it into thin half-moons.
      2 onions

    • Add the olive oil to a large skillet, add in the onions and cook over medium-low heat for 6-8 minutes until softened.
      2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
      chopped onion

    • Add the vegetable stock to the onions and bring to a boil; reduce to a very low simmer.
      1½ cups vegetable broth

    • Once the pasta water is boiling, salt it and add the pasta. Set your timer for 2 minutes less than the packet suggests.
      1 tablespoon salt
      12oz/340g dried pasta

    • Add the frozen peas to the simmering vegetable stock.
      3 cups frozen peas

    • Reserve a cup of the pasta water and then drain.
    • Turn the heat up to medium-high under the skillet and add the pasta and ¼ cup of the cooking water.
    • Stir well and cook for a further minute or two or until the pasta is cooked to your liking.
    • Add extra pasta cooking water if the pan gets too dry.
    • Crumble over the goat's cheese and plenty of black pepper. You shouldn't need salt as the cheese and broth add salt. But add to taste.
      4oz/110g goat cheese
      black pepper (to taste)
      salt (to taste)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 624kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 814mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1314IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Lauren Michael Harris says

      May 25, 2022 at 9:57 pm

      5 stars
      You had me at goat cheese! I love how simple this pasta is to make, but so flavorful - I enjoy it for lunch.

      Reply
    2. Amanda says

      May 19, 2022 at 12:18 am

      5 stars
      This was absolutely amazing! I love peas and onions and with the cheese on he pasta....so good! This is going to be a family staple!

      Reply
    3. Katie Crenshaw says

      May 16, 2022 at 4:16 am

      5 stars
      Wow! I love the peas and goat cheese combination in this pasta. It turned out fantastic.

      Reply
    4. Amy Casey says

      May 14, 2022 at 2:04 am

      5 stars
      I made this easy and delicious pasta recipe for dinner last night. My husband and I just loved it! The tangy goat cheese and sweet peas were perfect together.

      Reply
    5. veenaazmanov says

      May 12, 2022 at 9:34 am

      5 stars
      Simple but yet a Happy Meal. My family to love it. Cheese in any form is my all time favorite.

      Reply
    6. Heather says

      May 12, 2022 at 4:23 am

      5 stars
      Such an easy delicious weeknight dinner! Loved the goat cheese in it!

      Reply
    7. Jacqueline Debono says

      May 12, 2022 at 1:42 am

      5 stars
      You had me at goat's cheese which I just love so much! I've never added it to pasta. I don't know why because I can imagine how delicious it is! On my to make list!

      Reply
    8. Marta says

      May 11, 2022 at 9:53 am

      5 stars
      I love anything with goat cheese, but when combined with the peas and pasta, it made the perfect, satisfying meal for dinner tonight. Creamy and earthy and tangy all at once.

      Reply
    9. Mikayla says

      May 11, 2022 at 3:31 am

      5 stars
      Whipped this up for our dinner and paired it with a loaf of sourdough bread. Everyone ate seconds they loved it so much.

      Reply
    10. Megan says

      May 01, 2022 at 7:30 am

      5 stars
      oh, my gosh! How delicious! So easy and perfect flavours. Thanks so much Claire.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 24, 2022 at 3:46 pm

        So happy you enjoyed it Megan 🙂
        Cx

        Reply

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