Wagon-Wheel Pasta & Goat Cheese

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
12%
Wagon-Wheel Pasta & Goat Cheese
20 min.
4
216kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful and nutritious dish that combines creamy textures with a burst of flavor, look no further than our Wagon-Wheel Pasta & Goat Cheese. This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is not only easy to prepare, but it also brings together a unique combination of ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect as a side dish or a scrumptious starter, it can elevate any meal with its rustic charm and impressive flavor profile.

The heart of this dish lies in the wagon-wheel pasta, which provides a fun and whimsical shape that holds onto all the delicious ingredients. Paired with the creamy aged goat cheese, this pasta dish becomes a rich and satisfying experience. The earthy notes of freshly chopped thyme, combined with the sweetness of caramelized onions, create a harmonious blend that complements the pasta perfectly.

Ready in just 20 minutes, it's the ultimate quick meal solution for busy weeknights or a charming addition to your next dinner party. Each serving is around 216 calories, making it a light yet filling choice. With a caloric breakdown that strikes the right balance between protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy a guilt-free indulgence. So why not treat yourself and your guests to this exquisite Wagon-Wheel Pasta & Goat Cheese? Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoons crème fraîche sour (or cream)
  • tablespoon thyme sprigs fresh finely chopped
  • ounces goat cheese cut into small chunks
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 10 ounce lima beans *soaked overnight frozen
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • large onion sliced
  • 0.5 pound frangelico or any short) pasta
  • 0.5 pound frangelico or any short) pasta

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the pasta.
  2. After 5 minutes, add the lima beans.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the onion and cook until browned, about 7 minutes.
  5. When the pasta is ready, drain it with the beans (reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid), then return the pasta and beans to the pot along with the onion, crème fraîche, thyme (if using), salt, pepper, goat cheese, and the reserved water. Toss together and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories216kcal
Protein20.72%
Fat44.72%
Carbs34.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.88
Glycemic Load
3.97
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
9.9113043235696%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.8mg
Isorhamnetin
1.88mg
Kaempferol
0.24mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
7.61mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:216.25kcal
10.81%
Fat:10.98g
16.89%
Saturated Fat:5.31g
33.19%
Carbohydrates:19.09g
6.36%
Net Carbohydrates:13.21g
4.8%
Sugar:4.1g
4.56%
Cholesterol:16.58mg
5.53%
Sodium:400.04mg
17.39%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.45g
22.9%
Manganese:0.49mg
24.49%
Fiber:5.88g
23.5%
Copper:0.4mg
20.07%
Folate:70.52µg
17.63%
Phosphorus:168.73mg
16.87%
Iron:2.66mg
14.75%
Potassium:442.07mg
12.63%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
11.94%
Magnesium:42.38mg
10.6%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.32%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.23%
Vitamin A:414.81IU
8.3%
Calcium:74.28mg
7.43%
Zinc:1.05mg
7.01%
Vitamin C:5.63mg
6.83%
Selenium:4.4µg
6.28%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.67%
Vitamin E:0.71mg
4.76%
Vitamin K:4.48µg
4.27%
Vitamin B3:0.5mg
2.51%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.11%
Source:Epicurious