Pasta (Gemelli) with Goat Cheese, Arugula and Walnuts

By kathryns

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb gemelli or casarecce pasta
• 4 oz goat cheese
• 5 TB oilive oil
• Red pepper flakes
• 4 oz baby arugula
• 3/4 c walnuts, toasted & chopped
• 1/3 c finely chopped chivees

Details

Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 450mins

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta until al dente. Combine cheese, oil, 1/4 tsp ea salt and red pepper flakes, stirring and mashing with a fork til lslmooth. Drain pasta reserving 3/4 c cooking water and return to pan.

Add arugula, goat cheese mix and reserved pasta cooking water; toss until cheese evenly distributed and arugula begins to wilt.

stir in walnuts and chives, reserving some for garnish. Season with salt and red pepper flakes. serve