The goat cheese, when tossed with the hot pasta, melts and becomes a creamy sauce. We've learned that it's a good idea to taste your goat cheese before using it (or before buying it, if possible — one of the soft goat cheeses we tried seemed a bit too strong for this dish).
•To prevent basil leaves from discoloring, don't tear them until just before pasta is done.
•For an especially vibrant presentation, use cherry tomatoes in a variety of shapes and colors.
Recipe information
Total Time
25 min
Yield
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Cook pasta in a 6-quart pot of boiling salted water until just tender, then drain.
Step 2
While pasta is cooking, toss tomatoes with salt to taste in a bowl and let juices exude.
Step 3
Toss hot pasta with goat cheese in a large bowl until cheese is melted and coats pasta. Add tomatoes with juices, olives, basil, and salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine.
