Advanced
Ok, just look at that dish. Who wouldn't feel very special and taken care of if you presented this to them on a special day?
And so they should because these little pillows of wonderfulness are a labor of love, as is any filled pasta. You never think they will take as long as they do, but the end result is spectacular.
These Goat Cheese and Chive Cuori Pasta, or heart-shaped pasta, are truly divine. I make mine relatively small so the filling is a background note that will have your dinner companion asking you what they are tasting in the best way possible.
Of course you can serve these with any sauce you like, but I find the Sage Butter sauce is perfect. The herb notes of the sage combine perfectly with the chives in the heart-shaped pasta and don't overpower them.
Tips for Making Goat Cheese and Chive Cuori Pasta (so you can enjoy too)
I find making filled pasta is better with some planning. That's why I labeled this as Advanced. The techniques are not hard, so don't let the word Advanced throw you off. With a little planning, not only can you make this amazing pasta, but you can enjoy it, too.
Make everything ahead.
By making the dough ahead, you give it time to rest so it is easier to roll out.
By making the filling ahead, you allow the flavors to combine.
By making the cuori pasta ahead, dinner comes together easily and quickly (and all the pasta-making mess is cleaned up 😉)
Fresh Herbs are key. You don't need a lot of herbs so buying them in the store is totally fine, but if you have some small plants sitting on your window sill, they can provide exactly what you need.
Get friends/family together to help. Bring together friends and family together, make a huge batch, then send people home with a bag of special pasta. You and they can freeze the pasta uncooked until you need it.
Here's the recipe for your special meal. You will notice I've paired the pasta with some beautiful rainbow chard, but I think any salad or sauteed greens are the perfect accompaniment.
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