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Baked Artichoke Pasta With Creamy Goat Cheese

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A comforting baked pasta dish featuring artichokes, creamy goat cheese, and a crispy fried onion topping.

Ingredients for Baked Artichoke Pasta With Creamy Goat Cheese

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Short Pasta

0 oz

Scallions, thinly sliced

bunch

Garlic, thinly sliced

cloves

Cream Cheese, cubed

0 oz

Goat Cheese, cubed

0 oz

Artichoke Hearts, cut into bite-sized pieces

cups

Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

0 oz

Flat Leaf Parsley, chopped

cups

Dill, chopped

cups

Parmesan Cheese, grated

0 oz

How to Make Baked Artichoke Pasta With Creamy Goat Cheese

1. Preheat and Boil Pasta

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Boil a pound of short pasta in salted water and drain three minutes before it's al dente, reserving 3 cups of pasta water.

2. Cook Scallions and Garlic

Warm extra-virgin olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced whites of scallions and cook for about 5 minutes, then add thinly sliced garlic and red-pepper flakes, toasting for about 1.5 minutes.

3. Create the Sauce

Pour 1.5 cups of reserved pasta water into the skillet, whisking in cubed cream cheese and goat cheese until smooth.

4. Combine the Ingredients

Fold in artichoke hearts, 1 cup of canned fried onions, shredded mozzarella, chopped parsley and dill, sliced scallion greens, drained pasta, and ground black pepper. Add more pasta water if needed.

5. Bake the Pasta

Top with the remaining cup of fried onions and grated Parmesan cheese. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and golden brown, about 10 to 20 minutes.

Pitfalls and tips

Quality Ingredients

Start with high-quality ingredients, including fresh goat cheese from a reputable source and well-seasoned marinated artichokes. Artisanal dried pasta is also recommended for better texture after cooking.

Pasta Cook Time

Cook your pasta al dente, or even slightly under, as it will continue to cook in the oven. This prevents the pasta from becoming mushy.

Reserve Pasta Water

Reserve a cup of the pasta water before draining to adjust the sauce's consistency and enhance its ability to cling to the pasta.

Season in Layers

Salt the pasta water, season the artichoke mixture, and add a pinch of salt to the cheese mixture to ensure every bite is flavorful.

Cheese Distribution

Evenly distribute the goat cheese throughout the dish, and add extra pieces on top before baking for a delicious burst of cheese in every bite.

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