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Goat Cheese-Pesto Pasta

Goat Cheese-Pesto Pasta
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    Zahirah's Notes: When I'm home alone, cooking never seems as exciting. Pasta is a fast solution, and this sauce is delicious. It's easy to prepare for one or more. Because we don't eat wheat, I mention using...

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Serves 1

  1. Boil salted water for the pasta. Set timer and monitor the pasta during the preparation of the sauce. Strain when finished, and drizzle with olive oil.

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  2. For the sauce: saute the garlic in olive oil. Add shrimp (or chicken, if you prefer), salting to taste. Add sliced mushrooms.

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  3. Add goat cheese, stirring gently until melted. Add water if needed to create more of a sauce (you can also use cream or milk, but I don't consume non-goat dairy).

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  4. Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top of the sauce, then add sun dried tomatoes and pepper, if desired. Add basil last, mixing well before serving on top of pasta. Enjoy!

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