Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Pasta and Grains Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta 3.6 (71) 3 Reviews By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 This simple, tasty pasta dinner can be prepared in just half an hour. Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 12 ounces rigatoni, penne, or other short tubular pasta 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed), thinly sliced ¼ cup slivered almonds 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced ¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes 5 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled, plus more for topping (optional) ½ cup chopped fresh parsley Directions In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 3 minutes less than package instructions. Add sun-dried tomatoes, and cook 3 minutes. Remove 2 cups pasta water; reserve. Drain and return pasta mixture to pot. Meanwhile, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; reserve. Return skillet to medium heat; add oil, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 20 to 30 seconds. Remove from heat. To pasta mixture in pot, add garlic mixture, reserved pasta water, cheese, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine. Let stand until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Divide pasta among four shallow dishes; sprinkle with almonds and, if desired, additional cheese. Variations For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red-pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon. Print