Penne in a Creamy Goat Cheese and Herb Sauce

Goat cheese can make a tasty sauce, which is something you may not necessarily think of! Finish it off with arugula and parsley, and you have a delicious and fulfilling meal fast.

Penne in a Creamy Goat Cheese and Herb Sauce

6-8 oz. goat cheese
1 pound penne
5 cloves garlic
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
2 cups baby spinach or arugula, loosely packed, then chopped
salt and black pepper

Cook pasta until al dente. Drain, pour into a large stainless steel mixing bowl.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan, saute garlic and half of the parsley in olive oil until tender. Then, add goat cheese and melt until a creamy sauce is created. Pour sauce into mixing bowl with penne, remaining parsley, chopped spinach, salt, and black pepper. Stir, and serve.

Serves approximately 5.