Shrimp, Goat Cheese, and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta

In large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shallot and saute until tender, about 3 minutes.

Add garlic and saute one more minute.

Add tomato paste and cook 3 more minutes. Add white wine and sun dried tomatoes, and simmer until it is reduced by half.

Add half of the goat cheese and stir until it is combined with the tomato sauce.

Add shrimp and cook until heated. (Note: if you are using raw shrimp, saute them before starting the sauce, set aside, then add them at this point).

Meanwhile, bring salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions. Mine took 9 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup pasta water.

Add pasta to the saute pan with the sauce, toss to combine, and add pasta water until desired sauce consistency is reached. I added about 1/3 of a cup. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve in pasta bowls and top with remaining parsley and remaining goat cheese, crumbled. We also ate this with a sliced French baguette broiled with garlic butter, then smeared with extra goat cheese.