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Pasta with Herbed Goat Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 12 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
  
• 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) garlic and herb-flavored goat cheese
  
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons botttled minced garlic
  
• 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved (about 1 pint)
  
• 2/3 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  






Instructions



1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; place in a large bowl. Add goat cheese, basil, salt and pepper to pasta; stir until well blended.
   
   
2. While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; saute 30 seconds. Add tomatoes; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add broth; cook 1 minute. Add tomato mixture to pasta mixture; toss gently to combine.
   
   
3. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups). 372 cal, 11.5g fat, 16.5g pro, 51.8g carb, 2.5g fiber, 17mg chol, 3.1mg iron, 627mg sod, 75mg calc.