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Hot and Delectable Goat Cheese for Two

Hot and Delectable Goat Cheese for Two

Michele Pesula Kuegler
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1-15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 ounces goat cheese
  • 4 flax & whole wheat pitas

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In an oven-proof, medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.*
  • Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add garlic, and sauté for an additional minute while stirring continuously.
  • Add the tomatoes and basil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Cut goat cheese into 8 pieces, and place on tomato sauce.
  • Transform to oven, and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  • If desired, broil for a minute or two to brown the top of the cheese.
  • Serve with pita bread.

Notes

Alternately, you can cook the tomatoes in a saucepan and transfer it to a baking dish before adding the cheese.
Keyword baked goat cheese in tomato sauce