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Pasta with lemon and goat's cheese

Name: Pasta with lemon and goat's cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400g spiral pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon dried chilli flakes; Grated zest of 2 lemons; 1/3 cup (80ml) lemon juice; 300g matured goat's cheese*; 4 cups (100g) wild rocket; 3 tablespoons grated parmesan

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Ingredients (9)

400g spiral pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried chilli flakes
Grated zest of 2 lemons
1/3 cup (80ml) lemon juice
300g matured goat's cheese*
4 cups (100g) wild rocket
3 tablespoons grated parmesan

Method

1.

Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, heat oil in a deep frypan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add chilli, lemon zest and juice. Drain the pasta and add to frypan with 1/4 cup (125ml) cooking water. Toss, remove from heat and cover.
2.

Heat the grill to high. Cut the cheese into 4 rounds, place on a lightly greased baking tray and grill for 2-3 minutes until bubbling. Toss the parmesan and rocket with pasta and season. To serve, divide the pasta among 4 bowls and top each with a slice of grilled goat's cheese and freshly ground black pepper.

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