Shrimp, Tomato and Basil Linguine with Goat Cheese Rounds
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop and Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 slice white bread
- 10 ounces linguine
- 1 4 ounce package log-shaped goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 cups chopped plum tomatoes
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced basil or little basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Pulse bread in food processor to fine crumbs. Spread on baking sheet and bake until golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer to plate and let cool.
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Scoop out a cup of pasta water before you drain it, then drain and set aside.
- Slice goat cheese into 4 rounds. Press each round into crumbs until coated. Bake at 400 for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute for 5 minutes. Stir in tomato, wine and pepper and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add shrimp and salt, cook 4 more minutes or until shrimp are done.
- Add cooked pasta and basil to tomato sauce and toss to combine.
- Divide pasta mixture among plates, top each with a goat cheese round and serve!