Ditalini in Roasted Tomato Sauce with Crumbled Goat Cheese
Ditalini in Roasted Tomato Sauce with Crumbled Goat Cheese features a rich, slow-roasted San Marzano tomato base layered with sweet onion, garlic, and a gentle heat from red pepper flakes. Fresh oregano brightens each bite, while tangy goat cheese melts into the sauce for a creamy finish. Serve for a comforting weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ditalini in Roasted Tomato Sauce with Crumbled Goat Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 84
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
Drizzle olive oil over the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Add the tomatoes with their juices to the dish; cut each tomato into 3 pieces. Sprinkle in the onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and 2 teaspoons oregano; stir to combine.
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove the dish, give it a quick stir, return it to the oven, and roast for another 15 minutes.
- 4
Transfer the roasted tomato mixture to a saucepan; add the water. Blend the mixture with an immersion blender or mash with a potato masher until it reaches your preferred sauce consistency. Stir in 1 teaspoon oregano. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
- 5
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. When the water boils, stir in the ditalini and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well and return to the pot.
- 6
Pour the tomato sauce over the ditalini; stir to combine. Stir in the goat cheese.
- Calories 506.23 kcal High 25%
- Protein 12.03 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 89.26 g 32%
- Total Fat 10.42 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.57 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.97 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 87.06 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 7.1 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 10.09 g --
- Added Sugars 3.33 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 179.04 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 4.41 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 905.12 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 3.59 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 19.95 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ditalini in Roasted Tomato Sauce with Crumbled Goat Cheese is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Crumbled Goat Cheese, Ditalini Pasta, Fresh Oregano, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 506.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ditalini in Roasted Tomato Sauce with Crumbled Goat Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Crumbled Goat Cheese, Ditalini Pasta, Fresh Oregano, Garlic, Olive Oil. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ditalini in Roasted Tomato Sauce with Crumbled Goat Cheese?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 506.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ditalini in Roasted Tomato Sauce with Crumbled Goat Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Ditalini in Roasted Tomato Sauce with Crumbled Goat Cheese healthy?
- Ditalini in Roasted Tomato Sauce with Crumbled Goat Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 506.23 calories and 12.03 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.57 g (8% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.33 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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