This evening I made a creamy pasta sauce that was ridiculously easy and only involved two ingredients.
- Your favorite marinara sauce
- Goat cheese
That’s it!
First, I prepared whole wheat spaghetti and added fresh spinach, zucchini and Italian chicken sausage to the mix. I then poured marinara sauce over the pasta and stirred in crumbled goat cheese until the cheese melted into the marinara sauce, creating a creamy, delicious sauce that left the noodles perfectly coated.
For such an easy dinner, it was a big hit in our house!
I was in the mood for a comforting meal and this big bowl of spaghetti satisfied that craving.
Time to watch The Bachelorette! After last week, Ryan fell from grace for me but Sean definitely grabbed my interest! My fellow Bachelorette fans, do you have a favorite bachelor?
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I started out really liking Ryan but he is so arrogant. I am really starting to like Doug a lot, he seems very sweet and genuine. I can’t wait til she gets rid of Kalan!
ha- I thought you were talking about Julie’s Ryan for a second!
Sounds yum..I am making this same meal tomorrow with spaghetti squash!! I love all your eats today! What were your snacks today?? …just curious what snacks you eat. 🙂 you inspired my lunch today..waffles topped with almond butter andstrawberries and a dippy egg so so good..
Sean for the win!!
Wow! We must have been blogging at the exact same time because I just finished my post and clicked over to see what you’re up to and voila! You posted, too!
I am eating a big bowl of lentil soup with a chi/horchata late right now (it’s FREEZING in Seattle today). I can totally relate with the comfort food craving tonight 🙂 After an 8 miler Saturday and a 4 miler yesterday, I am in need of comfort foods and couch time with my little family!
Have a great night, Julie!
I really like Sean, definitely my favorite. I had such high hopes for Ryan because he is sooo cute, but he lost my love last week, Sean & Doug are good for her!
Sean or Jef…I want Jef to win cause he is quirky, but Sean looks like the real deal. Hottie and sweet. Plus he is a TEXAN! Yeehaw!
Sean, Doug, and Charlie! I liked Ryan (especially because he reminded me of the guy from “Win a date with Tad Hamilton”) but he has some attitude coming out!
I LOVE Ari and Charlie
Arie is my favorite now. I’m so disappointed that I picked Ryan to win. What a jerk he seems to be.
Oh my goodness! I used to like Ryan too-but now Sean is definitely my favorite! I’m going to watch it right now! 🙂 oh and I really like Doug…he’s a keeper!
I like Sean too, he seems very genuine! She seems to really be into Arie though!
i love melting goat cheese into pasta sauces it makes the dish so creamy while still keeping it healthy!
Arie is definitely my favorite! Sean is nice too 🙂
Ah jealous, I have to wait until tomorrow night to watch on Hulu!
That looks delicious!
My bf loves making his own sauces and he’ll often put in whatever cheese we have lying around in the fridge. BTW, what are your favorite brands of marinara sauce? I haven’t found any that I’m over the moon with (maybe that means I should make my own… 🙂
I’m loving Sean and Arie! They both seem very genuine and not as aggressively competitive as some of the guys. I agree – Ryan fell off my good list after last week, and after the first date of this episode, I’m not sure about Doug anymore! Time will tell… 🙂
I’m really, really trying to get into this season but I always find myself getting bored! Hopefully as the episodes go on I’ll become more invested! 🙂
That dinner looks soooo yummy! I’ve done that too – mix goat cheese with sauce. Great combo! As for the Bachelor.. I’m not sure what to make of these guys!
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Ryan and his bump it hair style lost a few points last week. But, I’m really liking Arie, Sean and Doug. She seems to really like Arie and I don’t mind him getting a little extra screen time!
Your dinner sounds amazing! I might need to try that.
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There is something magical about goat cheese and tomato sauce.
I think Arie will win. But I really like Jef.
I quit watching halfway through last episode. The show is usually cheesy but this season is too bad for me to stand.
Sean has been my favorite since I read his bio before the show started. He’s got a great personality and it doesn’t hurt that he’s a good looking Texas boy 🙂
I really like Jef and Arie. Charlie seems sweet, and I agree that Sean grabbed my interest, too. And I think Michael is super cute, but I don’t think he’s ever been shown talking yet!
Love marinara sauce. Love goat cheese. I must try this!
Mmmm, goat cheese. Very fitting for National Cheese Day!
I like Arie! I find Jef very attractive but there’s something a little sneaky about him. Haha.
Looks delicious! And I love easy meals on weekdays! I could make that for myself and stick with the plain marinara for my vegan hubs.
Your dinner looks amazing!
My faves are Arie, Sean, and Charlie! 🙂
Looks delicious! I love goat cheese! 🙂
I need to catch up on my DVR!
I did not like Ryan at first and I like him least of all now. Even less than Kalon! I actually really like Arie (especially their chemistry) and I think Sean would be perfect for her. I’ve read people saying things negative about some of the ones I like from googling them…so this season I’ve decided NOT to google anyone — it just ruins it. I ruined last season by doing that.
I love goat cheese! I put it in everything!
What an easy recipe!
That sauce looks relish. I make something similar but do goat cheese with non-fat, plain Greek yogurt and some diced tomatoes. So good!
this looks so good! i’ve only had goat cheese a few times but just looking at that dish makes me want to go out and buy some asap!
goodness, that looks ridiculously delicious, and I’m ALL ABOUT easy! I have all the indredients except goat cheese, I have swiss, I know it’s a big difference but cheesy nonetheless!
Arie and Doug! <3
Oh I looooove adding goat cheese to things!! That seems way too easy… it’s the creaminess… ahhh! 🙂 I need to catch up on Bachelorette…. but DOUG was my favorite a week or so ago!! Is he still there? lol
I love Charlie–he seems really sweet and genuine–and the fact that he has had some hardships and pain in his past from his accident seems to give me compassion which will be good for Emily and Rikki. I also like Arie–he seems really sweet. It also broke my heart last week with the dad missing his son so much–(I forgot that one’s name–)I’m glad Emily sent him home to be with his son!
I love stirring goat cheese into pasta…Laughing Cow wedges are a great alternative too!
Loving Sean and Arie!!
I love tomato and goat cheese together! Such a great combo. Have you heard the dirt on Arie? He is SO not my favourite now! Boo. I definitely like Sean and Doug
Sean definitely is my fav too! I like Arie too!! She’s got some great guys to pick from this season it looks like 🙂
I’m not Ryan’s biggest fan, but I do think that he’s getting a bad edit. A lot of the things he says that are shown that aren’t in direct conversation with Emily could be shown out of context since the producers ask a lot of leading questions in their ITM’s. For example… When he says he’s a good catch, what question do you think he’s responding to, you know? But besides that, I do think that he thinks too highly of himself and that he has been too honest/ poorly joked with Emily at times for sure.
Jef is my favorite! Kiss her already, dang it.
I think Sean is the best match for her. One of the many reasons being that she takes family and faith seriously and he seems to line up best in that area.
But I think she likes Arie the best, whether he’s the best fit or not. I think his humor and personality (and aggressive kissing!!) are more attractive to her than wholesome Sean or shy Jef.
so weird arie’s my friends ex!! i guess thats cool hes doing well haha just so weird
I needed pasta tonight, too! Linguine noodles with creamy Alfredo sauce. It hit the spot!
I don’t really care for marinara sauce, but I love goat cheese. I may have to try your two ingredient sauce!
Arie is definitely my favorite!! Sean is my second pick though. Can’t stand Doug though, good god he bores me to tears– everything he says is definitely too “perfect.”
I don’t understand why everyone likes Doug!? He is so weird… I like Arie and Chris…Arie is probably going to win the whole thing though just like we all knew Emily was winning Brads season