White Chocolate Penne with Pistachios and Goat Cheese

White Chocolate Penne with Pistachios and Goat Cheese

Give pasta a unique, slightly sweet twist by throwing in some white chocolate! This addition gives it a delicious creamy, sweet-savory note that's so worth a try.

Ingredients (serves 2 to 3):


 For the penne:

• 1 (300-gram pack) penne, cooked according to package directions
• 1 cup wine
• 2 tablespoons rock salt
• 1/2 onion, sliced

For the sauce:

• 1/2 cup goat cheese
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1/3 cup fresh milk
• salt and white pepper to season
• 1/3 cup melted white chocolate
• grated dark chocolate for garnish

Directions:
1  To start, boil water (according to package directions of a 300-gram pack penne) with wine and rock salt. Place uncooked penne and onion. Cook; drain and set aside.

2  Make the sauce: In a pan, heat goat cheese, cream cheese, and fresh milk until melted. Season with salt and white pepper. Remove from heat and mix in melted white chocolate. Toss in pasta. Garnish with pistachios and grated dark chocolate.