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Penne with Goat Cheese and Basil Recipe

Name: Penne with Goat Cheese and Basil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces penne pasta; 1 cup basil leaves; 4 ounces goat cheese; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 12 servings salt and pepper

This pasta dish brings together penne with soft goat cheese and fresh basil. It's quick to assemble, especially if you get the pasta cooking first, and makes for a light meal that works well served warm or at room temperature. The goat cheese melts just enough to coat the pasta, while the fresh basil adds a bright, herbaceous lift.

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September 2, 2026

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lacto ovo vegetarian vegetarian quick budget comfort food weeknight dinner

About this recipe

Penne with Goat Cheese and Basil is a main course recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 12. It calls for 5 ingredients across 4 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 151 kcal with roughly 6 g of protein. Filed under lacto ovo vegetarian, vegetarian, quick and budget.