Creamy Arugula Pasta Salad with Goat Cheese and Tomato

Name: Creamy Arugula Pasta Salad with Goat Cheese and Tomato
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole-grain fusilli pasta ( or rotini pasta); 4 ounces goat cheese (crumbled (about 2/3 cup)); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (plus more if needed); 2 tablespoons lemon juice (plus more if needed); 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Freshly ground black pepper; 5 to 6 ounces baby arugula (5 to 6 packed cups); 1 pint cherry tomatoes (sliced into thin rounds); 1/3 cup pitted and thinly sliced Kalamata olives (optional)

Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta Salad with Arugula and Tomato. A quick but impressive dish, perfect for summer barbecues or anytime you need a fast, healthy dinner!

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Creamy Arugula Pasta Salad with Goat Cheese and Tomato

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Ingredients

4 servings

8 ounces whole-grain fusilli pasta ( or rotini pasta)
4 ounces goat cheese (crumbled (about 2/3 cup))
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (plus more if needed)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (plus more if needed)
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper
5 to 6 ounces baby arugula (5 to 6 packed cups)
1 pint cherry tomatoes (sliced into thin rounds)
1/3 cup pitted and thinly sliced Kalamata olives (optional)

Steps

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain the pasta and pour it into a large serving bowl.
Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese over the pasta, then drizzle in the olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle the salt, red pepper flakes, and several twists of black pepper on top. Pour about 1/3 cup of the reserved pasta cooking water over the pasta and toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
Add the arugula, cherry tomatoes, and olives (if using) and toss to combine. If the pasta seems dry, add small splashes of cooking water and toss until it’s nice and creamy. Taste and adjust if necessary—add more olive oil for richness, lemon juice for extra zing, and salt and/or pepper for seasoning. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

275 kkal

Protein 9g (16%)

Carbs 33g (60%)

Fat 13g (24%)

Macronutrients

Calories27514% DV

Protein9g18% DV

Carbs33g11% DV

Fat13g20% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients Rp 11.965

Per Serving Rp 2.991/serving

🏠 Save ~Rp 23.930 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (30% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
whole-grain fusilli pasta	8 ounces	-	-
goat cheese	4 ounces	-	-
extra-virgin olive oil	2 tablespoons	-	-
lemon juice	2 tablespoons	-	-
fine sea salt	0.5 teaspoon	-	-
red pepper flakes	0.25 teaspoon	-	-
Freshly ground black pepper	-	-	-
to 6 ounces baby arugula	5	Rp 16.000/kg	Rp 8.000
pint cherry tomatoes	1	Rp 12.000/kg	Rp 1.200
pitted and thinly sliced Kalamata olives	0.3333333333333333 cup	Rp 35.000/kg	Rp 2.765