Happy Birthday Sunday Supper! One year ago my friend Isabel organized the first #SundaySupper event. It was a virtual progressive meal shared with the world. I was thrilled to participate in that first event and the many that followed. It is hard to believe a year has gone by. Sunday Supper has grown incredibly. Today we are celebrating by choosing and making a recipe featured in one of the events. I chose Isabel’s Goat Cheese Rigatoni Alfredo.
Why did I choose Goat Cheese Rigatoni Alfredo? Well, as soon as I saw the recipe it spoke to me. I love cheese. I have not met a cheese I didn’t like. It is hard to pick a favorite although goat cheese is at the top of my list. Last year I made fettuccine alfredo for the first time. Yummy, creamy, and a bit of an indulgence. So take that and double the yummy and creamy by using goat cheese instead of parmesan. Wow. I had to make it. I adapted her recipe ever so slightly. Basically all I did was use an entire 10 ounce log of goat cheese because more cheese works for me. I also added an optional garnish of parsley or pine nuts.
Sunday Supper has added a lot to my life. Because of it, I have connected with wonderful people. Those connections led to friendships which I value dearly. The bloggers in the Sunday Supper Movement are the most supportive and helpful people both personally and professionally. My day is not complete until I check in and see what’s happening with them. One of my greatest highlights last year was meeting Isabel in person. She is a true leader and visionary. Most importantly, she is a good and dear friend.
Join us in our celebration! Visit these blogs and see how each one is celebrating Sunday Supper’s birthday:
Sunday Supper Appetizers:
- Hot Spinach Parmesan Dip by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks inspired by Comfy Cuisine
- So Simple Pizza Puffs by The Weekend Gourmet inspired by Hip Foodie Mom
- Pepperoni and Mozzarella Pull Apart by Noshing With The Nolands inspired by In the Kitchen with KP
Sunday Supper Soups and Breads:
- Lasagna Soup by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen inspired by Cravings of a Lunatic
- Easy Italian Wedding Soup by Webicurean inspired by Family Foodie
- Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage Soup by Damn Delicious inspired by Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- Honey Butter Dinner Rolls by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts inspired by Chocolate Moosey
- Chicken Noodle Soup by Big Bears Wife inspired by My Catholic Kitchen
- Tomato Florentine Soup by Mama Mommy Mom inspired by The Meltaways
- Chicken Soup with Dumplings by Comfy Cuisine inspired by The Messy Baker
- Coconut Curry Chicken Soup by My Trials in the Kitchen inspired by Damn Delicious
Sunday Supper Main Dishes:
- Portuguese Mussels and Shrimp in Chorizo Sauce by Supper for a Steal inspired by Family Foodie
- (GlutenFree) Chicken Bruschetta by The Meltaways inspired by Family Foodie
- Feijoada Portuguese Bean Stew by Kimchi Mom inspired by Family Foodie
- Lentils and Chorizo Stew by Galactosemia in PDX inspired by Vintage Kitchen
- Carnitas Pizza w/ Chipotle-Avocado Crema by girlichef inspired by Damn Delicious
- Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas by Country Girl in the Village inspired by Webicurean
- Drunken Meatballs by Small Wallet Big Appetite inspired by The Foodie Army Wife
- Goat Cheese Rigatoni Alfredo by Magnolia Days inspired by Family Foodie
- Dorie’s Chicken-in-the-Pot by Hip Foodie Mom inspired by Gotta Get Baked
- Pulled Pickled Pork by Juanita’s Cocina inspired by Daily Dish Recipes
- Hoisin Asian Meatballs by Gotta Get Baked inspired by Damn Delicious
- Shrimp-Stuffed Twice Baked Potatoes by Daily Dish Recipes inspired by Juanita’s Cocina
- Soy, Orange Juice and Red Wine Marinade by Peanut Butter and Peppers inspired by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Chicken Burger with Curried Cabbage Slaw by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings inspired by Soni’s Food
- Corn and Basil Handpies by Curious Cuisiniere inspired by Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Lightened Up Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken by Cupcakes and Kale Chips inspired by The Meltaways
- Jalapeño Popper Chicken Chili by Food Lust People Love inspired by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Bigos by Maroc Mama inspired by From Fast Food to Fresh Food
- Crispy Coconut Chicken Strips with Sweet Chili Sauce by From Fast Food to Fresh Food inspired by Crispy Bits and Burnt Ends
- Pork Loin with Port Shallot Sauce by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen inspired by Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Sweet & Tender Brisket by Daddy Knows Less inspired by Juanita’s Cocina
- Fish Tacos by Cookistry inspired by Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Homemade Harissa by Masala Herb inspired by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Spicy Seoulful Pulled Pork Sandwiches by Family Foodie inspired by Kimchi Mom
- New Orleans Style White Beans & Rice by Catholic Foodie inspired by The Hand that Rocks the Ladle
- Spice Rubbed Chicken Tacos with Tropical Salsa by The Urban Mrs. inspired by Family Foodie
- Mac n Cheese Cups with Pork Shoulder Ragu by Crispy Bits and Burnt Ends inspired by Hip Foodie Mom
Sunday Supper Veggies:
- Carrots au Gratin by Shockingly Delicious inspired by Juanita’s Cocina
- Skillet Spinach Corn with Edamame, Cilantro & Bacon Bits by The Lovely Pantry inspired by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
Sunday Supper Desserts and Snacks:
- Chocolate Brownie Tart by That Skinny Chick Can Bake inspired by Magnolia Days
- Mexican Hot Cocoa Sandwich Cookies by Chocolate Moosey inspired by Juanita’s Cocina
- Cinnamon Apple Chimichangas by La Cocina de Leslie inspired by Juanita’s Cocina
- Apple Pull Apart Bread with Caramel Drizzle by Cravings of a Lunatic inspired by Gotta Get Baked
- Cherry Tart by Happy Baking Days inspired by Vintage Kitchen
- Orange Rolls by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies inspired by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Caramel Apple Bread by The Foodie Army Wife inspired by Fam Friends Food
- Rosettes by Simply Gourmet inspired by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Pumpkin Donut Puffs by Soni’s Food inspired by Daily Dish Recipes
- Chocolate Chip Cut-out Cookies by Basic and Delicious inspired by Chocolate Moosey
- Nutella Shortbread Bars by Kelly Bakes inspired by Baker Street
- Butterscotch Pudding Triple Chip Cookies by Mom’s Test Kitchen inspired by Dinner Dishes and Desserts
- Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream by The Messy Baker Blog inspired by Cravings of a Lunatic
- Angel Cake Sandwiches by Ninja Baker inspired by That Skinny Girl Can Bake
- Soft Pretzels with Spicy Beer Cheese Sauce by Vintage Kitchen inspired by girlichef
- Sweet N Spicy Roasted Spiced Nuts by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz inspired by The Foodie Army Wife
- Cheesecake with Fresh Berries by An Appealing Plan inspired by The Messy Baker Blog
Sunday Supper Breakfast Faves:
- Spiced Pumpkin Ricotta Oat Muffins by In the Kitchen with Audrey inspired by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Budget Friendly Breakfast Freezable Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwiches by In The Kitchen with KP inspired by Big Bear’s Wife
- Raspberry Hot Chocolate by My Catholic Kitchen inspired by Momma’s Meals
Sunday Supper Wine Pairings by ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
What a fun event filled with such good food! I only wish I could actually taste each one. Oh wait! I can. I have the recipes. Time to get cooking…
Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter each Sunday. We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET and you do not want to miss out on the fun. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.
Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here → Sunday Supper Movement.
PS. Special thanks to Liz of That Skinny Chick Can Bake for celebrating with my brownie tart recipe.
Goat Cheese Rigatoni Alfredo
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 stick
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 10 ounces goat cheese not pre-crumbled
- 16 ounces rigatoni pasta cooked al dente
- Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: Chopped fresh parsley or toasted pinenuts
Instructions
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In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Slowly add the half-and-half while whisking or stirring constantly. Add the goat cheese in small amounts and whisk or stir until cheese has melted and mixture is creamy and smooth. Add the cooked rigatoni and stir to coat the pasta with the sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer for five minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the heat and allow to set for a few minutes for the sauce to thicken. Serve immediately. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or toasted pine nuts if desired.
Recipe Notes
Optional: Serve with grilled chicken or shrimp on top.
Stacy says
When my daughters are home from university, pasta with Alfredo sauce is always the elder one’s first choice of meal. In fact, it is often her birthday dinner choice as well. I can’t wait to try it next time with goats’ cheese, which we all adore. And I am with you, when it comes to cheese, more is always better!
Renee says
This dish was so good I didn’t take photos of it the first time just so I would have to make it again.
Anita at Hungry Couple says
This dish sounds heavenly. I’ve rarely met a cheese I didn’t like but goat cheese is near the top of my favorites!
Renee says
Cheese lovers unite!
Pam @ The Meltaways says
beautiful dish, beautiful pics, beautiful post. I’m so glad I met you through the group!
Renee says
Thank you so much Pam. Such kind words. And I am very glad I met you via Sunday Supper.
Laura | Small Wallet, Big Appetite says
I not only love this recipe for the flavours but it looks like such a easy week day meal.
Renee says
Oh yes. The longest time it takes is waiting for the water to boil and the pasta to cook.
Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb says
Wow Goat Cheese Rigatoni Alfredo sounds exotic. I have to admit I don’t remember when I have tasted last goat cheese, its so unusual where I live right now and where I lived before. It’s an exciting choice and sounds so easy to recreate in the kitchen. Plus it sounds elegant but yet so casual and it looks mouthwatering!
Renee says
I had no idea goat cheese would not be available in different parts of the world. I always thought there were goats everywhere. I suppose it depends on the culture and the foods of the country. Hopefully you can get some before long and make this recipe.
Tara says
I looooooove goat cheese but never had it like this before, heavenly!!
Renee says
Oh yes! Heavenly is right. I ate it until I was stuffed.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I love that it’s goat cheese! I am sooooooo loving this recipe!!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
My husband loves goat cheese, he would be a huge fan of this pasta!
Renee says
Because my husband loves goat cheese is one of the main reasons I made this dish. I could tell by his response that I will be making it again and again.
Katy says
I couldn’t agree with you more about cheese – and this is such a pretty dish!
Renee says
Thanks Katy!
Family Foodie says
Thank you , thank you, thank you! #SundaySupper would not be #SundaySupper without you! You made this dish look better than I ever could! I just wish we were enjoying it together with a lovely glass of WHITE wine!
Renee says
I’m looking forward to the next time we meet in person and hopefully it will be somewhere there is a kitchen so we can cook, eat, and drink together. What fun it will be! And I’m so very much looking forward to all of what will come with Sunday Supper this year.
Dorothy at ShockinglyDelicious says
Love the idea of goat cheese in this really pretty dish! So happy to have met you through the group, and I look forward to 2013!
Martin D. Redmond says
I must try this. And it’d be fantastic with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc!
Renee says
How did you know Martin? That is a glass of Sauvignon Blanc in the photo. It was fantastic with the dish.
kelly @ kellybakes says
“All I did was use an entire 10 ounce log of goat cheese because more cheese works for me.”
More cheese works for me too. I can’t think of many dishes that aren’t improved with more cheese! I’m so glad to have ‘met’ you through Sunday Supper, even though I was a little late to the table!
Renee says
I’m glad you made it to the big Sunday Supper virtual table. No one is late and everyone is welcome.
Soni says
Wow, Rigatoni with Goat’s Cheese sound so so good and I’m already drooling at your pics 🙂 Have to try this soon!Its been great cooking alongside you Renee 🙂
Renee says
And I’ve enjoyed cooking alongside you too. I very much enjoy your recipes and posts.
Angie @ Big Bear's Wife says
Please, please pass all of that to me please!!!! That looks so good!
Renee says
I would but we ate it – sorry! I’ll be sure to invite you over the next time I’m making it.
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says
I have this recipe in my bucket list. I´m crazy in love with goat cheese and eat pasta all the time. Really, I have no idea why I didn´t make it yet… It looks fantastic Renee! But then your food always does. Happy Sunday!
Renee says
Thank you Paula, you are so sweet.
Heather @girlichef says
I know I would love this, too…I love the tang of goat cheese!
Renee says
Goat cheese does have that wonderful tang. It is so good with the cream and then all over the pasta.
Susan says
If it has goat cheese, I will love it! I need to give this a try asap!
Renee says
Time to go get some goat cheese then…
Karen Hartzell (@InTheKitchenKP) says
I love alfredo sauce! This looks amazing as usual, Renee! Happy Sunday!
Renee says
Thanks Karen! And have a happy week too.
Amanda @ MarocMama says
Pasta AND goat cheese – you can’t go wrong there.
Renee says
I totally agree!
Liz says
This looks like a dish the whole family would adore! Now I have to check out the first #SS post! Congrats on being part of it from the beginning AND inspiring my post today!
Renee says
No, thank you Liz for your incredibly kind words. It has been a pleasure getting to know you this past year.
Beate says
This looks delicious! Renee, I am so honored to be part of #SundaySupper and have met all of you. It has been so enriching and wonderful to make so many new friends. Thank you! ~ Bea
Renee says
Danke Bea! I’m so glad you joined in Sunday Supper and I so enjoy your posts and reading about you and your beautiful family.
Terry B Gardner (@tbgdesign) says
lovely…and looks delish
Renee says
Thanks Terry!
Shannon @VillageGirlBlog says
Oh My Goodness does this look good!! I love Goat Cheese. What a great way to use it. Yum!
Renee says
Exactly what I thought when I saw Isabel’s recipe. So good.
Jen @ Juanita's Cocina says
I made this before and we loved it! It was even good leftover!
Renee says
Me too! I added a bit more half-and-half when heating it up since the pasta had soaked up some of the sauce.
Chris Baccus says
Yum. I have a local goat farm that produces the most amazing goat cheese and am always looking for new uses for it. I’ll definitely be making this one soon. Thanks.
Renee says
Oh how lucky to be able to get fresh local goat cheese. I am so envious!
Lyn @LovelyPantry says
This looks wonderful! I love a good alfredo. I have yet to try goat cheese but I’m sure it will happen very soon!
Renee says
Oh Lyn, you must try goat cheese. I know you will love it!
Conni Smith says
Oh, you had me at goat cheese! And then you threw in the word “Alfredo”! HEAVEN!!!! I need to try this!
Renee says
Thanks Conni!
Cindys Recipes says
both ways sound great, Renee!
Renee says
Thank you Cindy!
Lane @ Supper for a Steal says
My mom made this recently and said it was fantastic. I can’t wait to give it a shot!
Renee says
I hope you make it soon. I can tell we have the same tastes and I am sure you will love it.
The Ninja Baker says
Tee hee. I’ve never met a cheese I didn’t like either, Renee. And goat cheese is such a great pick for friends and family who are a bit lactose intolerant. Thank you for sharing this great recipe!
Renee says
I didn’t know goat cheese was good for those who are lactose intolerant. Good to know.
sunithi says
love goat cheese and this dish looks awesome ! Remember being a part of the first #SS with you & its been a great ride 🙂
Renee says
It has been such a fun and great ride this past year. It is only going to get better too!
Beth says
Congratulations on your one-year anniversary! Your alfredo looks amazing – great idea to use goat cheese.
Renee says
Thank you Beth
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
I’m with you, Renee! I have not met a cheese that I didn’t like!!! Love this rigatoni, yum!!!
Renee says
I have a serious weakness for cheese. I love it all.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
Mmmm I adore goat cheese! This looks like the best alfredo evahhh
Renee says
Thank you very much Kayle!
Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom) says
I love cheese as well! There are so many great recipes this week! This is definitely one I’d like to make soon!
Renee says
Yes, lots of great recipes this week. And the best part is they are doubly approved by Sunday Supper bloggers. You know they have to be good.
Sarah says
Wish the stepfamily liked goat cheese! If it was just me and mom we’d demolish the pot!
Renee says
Don’t tell them and maybe they would not figure it out. Or make some for you and your mom so you can enjoy it.
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen (@BobbisKozyKtchn) says
Oh yum!! I have mentioned goat cheese and Kevin looks at me like I have lost my mind. I may just have to sneak it in on him!!!
Renee says
Oh yes! He’ll love it and then you can tell him what he is eating.
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
This pasta looks scrumptious! So glad we connected through #SS; you’re such a sweetie. Cheers to another year!
Renee says
Thanks Jennie! Yes, cheers! to a fabulous year ahead. So glad I connected with you.
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
Renee, I could eat anything and everything that you make because you are a goddess in the kitchen. I love that you made a recipe from Isabel, especially since it’s one of my all time favourite meals – pasta in alfredo sauce, yummmm… I agree with you – the more cheese the better! Funnily enough, I’ve never made alfredo sauce at home. It’s time to change that in 2013!
Renee says
Nancy – you are so sweet! Thank you very much.
Faye Leong says
Oh Renee, this is wonderful! I love cheese too and I am not going to miss this out. Your picture looks stunning!
Renee says
Thank you Faye!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
I adore goat cheese. This looks perfect! Thanks for all of your support, Renee!
Renee says
Thanks Brianne
Sarah says
why yes Renee. I would love a big ol bowl of some that beautiful rigatoni. You are too kind. I bet the goat cheese made it extra special. It’s just gorgeous!
Renee says
Thank you Sarah. Yes, the goat cheese really made the alfredo something really special. Nice to have a twist to things occasionally.
Coleen says
I made this tonight, and my sauce turned out very thin, even though I didn’t alter your recipe at all. It didn’t coat the pasta at all. Was flour supposed to be added at the beginning, before adding the garlic? Most sauces start with a roux.
Renee says
The sauce is thin to begin with. It does thicken after it sets for a few minutes and so it does not need flour. Thanks for bringing it to my attention and I will add the information to the recipe.