Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Pasta and Grains Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta 3.6 (71) 3 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It 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. Rate it Print