Springtime pasta

Springtime pasta

A hearty, rustic dish, ready for the table in 20 mins - try our ideas for using up the goat's cheese too

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 10 mins

Method

  1. Boil the pasta in salted water. Add the kale for the final 2 mins, then drain, reserving a little of the cooking liquid.
  2. Meanwhile, dry-fry the bacon in a nonstick pan until crisp. Remove from the pan and drain off most of the fat, leaving behind about 1 tsp. Gently fry the onion in the fat for 2-3 mins until soft.
  3. Tip the cooked pasta and kale into the pan, then stir through the bacon and goat's cheese. Add a little of the pasta cooking water if the mixture seems a bit dry. Serve in bowls scattered with grated Parmesan, if you like.
Try

Goat's cheese & beetroot salad

Toss 200g bag watercress, spinach & rocket salad with 3 tbsp of your favourite dressing. Scatter over 250g pack cooked baby beetroots, sliced, goat's cheese and a few toasted walnuts.

Goat's cheese & pepper dip

Finely chop 1 small onion, then gently fry in a pan with a little olive oil. Leave to cool, then blend in a food processor with 50g goat's cheese, 3 tbsp natural yogurt and 2 roasted red peppers from a jar.

Posh cheese on toast

Mix 50g goat's cheese with a handful chopped basil and 1 beaten egg. Slice 1 large tomato and arrange over 2 slices lightly toasted bread. Spread the goat's cheese mixture on top of the tomato, then grill for 3-5 mins until golden.

493 kcalories, protein 21g, carbohydrate 79g, fat 13 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 5g, sugar 5g, salt 1.18 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2009.

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    06 May 2009

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  • Binder photo JackieWoolnough

    24 June 2009

    JackieWoolnough rated and commented on this recipe

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    Everyone loved this dinner. I knew my 6 year old wouldn't eat it as she is not a cheese lover, so instead of goats cheese, I stirred in soft cheese to hers. Empty plates all round!!

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  • Binder photo Glengracie

    30 March 2010

    Glengracie rated and commented on this recipe

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    My daughter recommended this recipe after making it herself & we found it absolutely delicious. I added extra red onion & a few more rashers of streaky bacon. A really quick & easy dish to make & one that you can't go wrong with

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  • Binder photo josephinefhunter

    27 September 2010

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    Had some Thyme in the fridge so added that and some peas - it was great!

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    15 March 2011

    isia commented on this recipe

    oh I love this dish. It's light and so fresh. I thought I cooked to much but everything has gone in minutes. I'm stuffed and happy :)

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  • Binder photo Jamie Jones

    12 April 2011

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    Suggestions instead of kale? Savoy cabbage perhaps?

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    03 May 2011

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    Great recipe. Used some left over Ricotta cheese and it all went down a treat.

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    16 July 2011

    HBombs commented on this recipe

    Just tried this recipe, and loved it! We added a little EEOO, and it was great!

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  • Binder photo Belkey

    17 September 2011

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    Good tasty pasta dish, especially with home grown kale.

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  • Binder photo rigs1

    03 May 2012

    rigs1 rated and commented on this recipe

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    Quick and tasty,melted down hard goats cheese with a bit of milk as I bought hard instead of soft goats cheese but it still worked ok.

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    29 January 2013

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    good and simple recipe.

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  • Binder photo Jam Hirschberger

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    really quick and easy for something that tastes like there is a party in my mouth and everyone is invited

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  • Binder photo annieparsnips

    06 April 2013

    annieparsnips commented on this recipe

    Very tasty dish and simple to make. I couldn't get kale so I bought a bag of shredded cabbage and leeks, worked perfectly! Exactly the right amount for 4 people. Will be making this regularly from now on.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 400g penne
  • 200g bag shredded kale
  • 100g streaky bacon , chopped
  • 1 medium red onion , finely sliced
  • 100g soft mild goat's cheese
  • grated Parmesan , to serve (optional)
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493 kcalories, protein 21g, carbohydrate 79g, fat 13 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 5g, sugar 5g, salt 1.18 g

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