Cavatappi And Goat Cheese Recipes

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions(10-11 minutes). Drain.
• Heat oil in saucepan. Add onions and cook slowly until golden and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally.
• To toast walnuts, place in a separate preheated skillet(preferably non-stick) and saute for a few minutes.
• Combine goat cheese and milk in a small bowl and mix until well blended. Set aside.
• Add garlic to onion in skillet, cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add wine, sage, salt and black pepper. Cook until liquid has evaporated.
• Remove from heat; add pasta and goat cheese mixture, stirring to melt cheese. Sprinkle with walnuts. Enjoy!
• Refrigerate any leftovers.

Steps:

• Cook cavatappi according to package directions., Meanwhile, saute garlic in butter in a Dutch oven. Stir in flour and pepper sauce until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes., Stir in cheeses until melted; add green onions. Drain cavatappi; stir into cheese mixture., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine the bread crumbs, bacon and melted butter; sprinkle over top., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with green onion and, if desired, pepper.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bring a large pot of water to a boil for pasta. Place asparagus on a large rimmed baking sheet; dot with 1 tablespoon butter, and season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, tossing occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes; cut into 2-inch lengths.
• While asparagus is roasting, generously salt boiling water. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Set aside 1 1/2 cups pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot.
• In a medium bowl, combine goat cheese, remaining 3 tablespoons butter, and 1/2 cup pasta water. Season with salt and pepper, and whisk until smooth. Add goat-cheese mixture and asparagus to pasta; toss to combine, adding more pasta water if necessary for sauce to coat pasta. Serve pasta garnished with chives.