Pasta with Arugula, Lemon and Goat Cheese
This simple Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta with lemon and arugula is a healthy vegetarian dish using fresh ingredients. It is easy and quick to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights!
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Weeknights can be busy and having a quick meal as this one can really make things easier. Skip the fast food and make your own fast food. You will never regret it and your body will thank you.
Ingredients for this recipe:
- pasta – I’m a fan of brown rice spaghetti for this recipe
- a whole lemon – for lemon juice and for lemon zest
- olive oil
- goat cheese
- greens – arugula or spinach
- salt and pepper – I’ve been into Pink Himalayan Salt lately
How to Make this Goat Cheese Pasta Recipe:
I love how simple this lemon goat cheese pasta dish is!
First, get the pasta started by following the package instructions. There are a lot of different types of pasta and all have varying cooking times. Always boil the water in a large pot and sprinkle in a good bit of salt.
Next, while the noodles are cooking prepare the goat cheese pasta sauce.
In a large bowl stir together the olive oil with the fresh lemon juice and a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Then add in your goat cheese and stir again.
Finally, add the greens.
Thin the sauce with 2-3 tablespoons of boiling pasta water and stir until it is creamy. The hot water will wilt the greens to the perfect texture for eating.
Drain the cooked pasta ( I prefer mine al dente), pour it over the sauce, and give it all a good toss. Split it between two bowls and garnish with lemon zest for added flavor.
Serving Suggestions and Substitutions for Goat Cheese Pasta:
- Top with parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes
- Add chopped herbs like fresh basil or parsley to taste
- Toss in cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
- Substitute the greens for cooked veggies like peas, or asparagus
- Saute onions and garlic and add to the sauce
- Add protein like grilled chicken or shrimp
More Healthy Dinner Recipes:
- Tex Mex Casserole
- Chicken Broccoli Bake
- Walnut ‘Bolognese’ Spaghetti – Vegan
- Healthy Taco Salad
- Shrimp Stir Fry
- Healthy Sweet and Sour Chicken
This recipe was originally posted on December 5, 2014, updated on April 24, 2019, and updated again on December 6, 2021, with recipe notes, writing, and photos.
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Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta – Ready in Under 20 Minutes!
Ingredients
- ⅓ package of brown rice spaghetti – or enough pasta for 2 people
- ½ lemon zested and juiced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup goat cheese
- 2-3 cups greens – either spinach or arugula
- sea salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the oil, lemon juice, sprinkle of sea salt, and lots of fresh pepper. Add in the goat cheese, stir then add in the greens.
- Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the hot pasta water over the greens and stir again.
- Pour the cooked and drained spaghetti in the same bowl as the dressing and arugula and toss well.
- Portion into 2 bowls.
- Garnish each with lemon zest and enjoy!
Notes
Serving Suggestions and Substitutions:
- Top with parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes
- Add chopped herbs like fresh basil or parsley to taste
- Toss in cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
- Substitute the greens for cooked veggies like peas, or asparagus
- Saute onions and garlic and add to the sauce
- Add protein like grilled chicken or shrimp
