Goat Cheese Apple Walnut Pasta

A stellar side for some roast pork.

Step: 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and set aside in a large bowl.

Step: 2

Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Stir in apple; cook and stir until golden around the edges, about 3 minutes.

Step: 3

Stir in chicken broth and increase heat to medium high and simmer 2 minutes.

Step: 4

Reduce heat to low. Stir in goat cheese, 2 tablespoons at a time, to apple broth mixture, stirring well to incorporate after each addition. Remove from heat.

Step: 5

Mix apple and goat cheese mixture with drained pasta until combined.

Step: 6

Stir in walnuts, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Per Serving: 464 calories; protein 16.1g; carbohydrates 52.2g; fat 22g; cholesterol 31.3mg; sodium 410.7mg.

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