Penne Pasta with Goat Cheese & Greens

Recipe

Penne Pasta with Goat Cheese & Greens

• 8 oz. penne pasta
• 2 cups spring mix
• 1 cup firm tomatoes, chopped
• 1 6 oz. jar (or larger) kalamata olives
• 6 oz. goat cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tbls minced garlic
• salt & pepper to taste

Cook pasta until al dente in large pot of boiling water, according to instructions. Drain.

In a large bowl, combine spring mix, tomatoes, olives, crumbled goat cheese, olive oil, garlic and salt & pepper. Add pasta, toss and serve.

For variation, add additional cheeses, cooked chicken and Italian herbs.

Wine Pairing: Gallo Family Vineyards Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon