Elevate your pasta game with our Goat Cheese & Mushroom Spaghetti recipe! This dish is a celebration of earthy mushrooms and the creamy decadence of goat cheese coming together in perfect harmony. Sautéed mushrooms lend their rich umami flavor, while the tangy goat cheese creates a velvety sauce that clings lovingly to every noodle. A sprinkle of fresh basil and a dash of garlic complete the experience, making it a delightful medley of tastes and textures. Whether you're a vegetarian looking for a hearty meal or simply a lover of savory pasta, this recipe is sure to become a cherished favorite. Treat your taste buds to a gourmet experience with Goat Cheese & Mushroom Pasta tonight!

Goat Cheese & Mushroom Spaghetti 

Serves 4

Ingredients:

400 gram bag spaghetti, or pasta of choice

1/4 cup garlic and herb butter, or regular butter will work

Small goat cheese block - I am using PC soft herbed goat milk cheese (140g)

2 tbsp olive oil

1 shallot, chopped fine

3 large garlic cloves, chopped fine

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

1 cup heavy whipping cream

2 cups (ish) mushrooms, roughly chopped

1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

3/4 cup reserved pasta water

Salt + pepper to taste

Fresh basil (optional)

Instructions

• Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your spaghetti and cook until al dente.

• In the meantime, to a large pan add you butter and olive oil and once melted add your shallot, garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 2-3 minutes on low/medium heat.

• Add your mushrooms and sauté for another 1-2 minutes just until mushrooms get soft.

• *Add your heavy cream, and bring to a light boil for about 2 minutes, just until slightly reduced.

• Add your goat cheese, and mix until combined. 

• Add your parmesan cheese and mix until combined. (If the sauce is thick, don’t worry you will thin it out with pasta water).

• Taste here for any salt or pepper. Typically I don’t add salt to this as the parmesan and goat cheese is salty.

• Add your cooked spaghetti, adding pasta water as you go to achieve your desired consistency. 

• Top with fresh basil and enjoy right away!