Pasta With Lemon And Goat's Cheese

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 400g spiral pasta
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/4 tsp dried chilli flakes
• Grated zest of 2 lemons
• 1/3 cup (80ml) lemon juice
• 300g matured goat's cheese*
• 4 cups (100g) wild rocket
• 3 tbs grated parmesan

Method

1. Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, heat oil in a deep frypan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add chilli, lemon zest and juice. Drain the pasta and add to frypan with 1/4 cup (125ml) cooking water. Toss, remove from heat and cover.
2. Heat the grill to high. Cut the cheese into 4 rounds, place on a lightly greased baking tray and grill for 2-3 minutes until bubbling. Toss the parmesan and rocket with pasta and season. To serve, divide the pasta among 4 bowls and top each with a slice of grilled goat's cheese and freshly ground black pepper.

Notes

• * From cheese shops and selected delis. Or crumble fresh goat's cheese (from supermarkets) over finished pasta.