Creamy Gluten-Free Garlic Toasted Onion Fettuccine with Tomato Confit and Fresh Goat Cheese

Serving Size: 2-3
Prep Time:  10 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Total Time:  45 Minutes

Ingredients:

8-9 oz. Pappardelle's Gluten-Free Garlic Toasted Onion Fettuccine
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 plum tomatoes, quartered & seeded
2 thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
Kosher salt, to taste
3-1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
4 oz. soft, fresh goat cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp. chives, chopped
2 Tbsp. basil leaves, finely shredded

Instructions: 

  1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine olive oil, tomatoes, thyme, bay leaf, and half of the garlic Bring to a low simmer and cook until the tomatoes are very tender, about 30 minutes. Discard thyme and bay leaf. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the tomatoes to a work surface and coarsely chop them and set aside. 
  2. In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion and salt & pepper, to taste, and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add remaining garlic and cook for 2 more minute. Add the tomatoes back in and bring to simmer for 5 minutes. 
  3. Add 1/2 cup of chicken broth and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until nearly absorbed. Continue adding chicken broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring and cooking until it is nearly absorbed between additions. The pasta is done when it is al dente and suspended in a lightly thickened sauce, about 8-10 minutes total.
  4. Stir tomatoes into the pasta. Remove heat and add goat cheese and Parmigiano-Reggiano and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  5. Divide pasta into serving dishes and top with chives, fresh basil and Parmgiano-Reggiano cheese. Serve and enjoy!