Comments on: Tomato & Chickpea Pasta with Goat Cheese

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:40:17 +0000

In reply to Ken. Hi Ken, I also use the -AI when searching to avoid the AI answers.

By: Ken

Ken — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:19:55 +0000

This was fantastic even though I was a bit “short” on a few ingredients. I really liked this recipe because it’s so simple, mostly hands off yet so tasty.

I was looking for something to make in which I thought we had all ingredients for. I only had about 3 cups of cherry tomatoes. We also love olives so I added some Kalamata olives but only had about 1/4 cup. I added another 1/4 cup of just regular black olives from a can.

As an aside, I have noticed a few times lately when using Google that if I enter “Cookie and Kate” + the name of something I want to make that I get an AI answer at the top. It didn’t happen with this recipe but has happened. It doesn’t happen if entering “-AI” after the words to be searched. I have quit using Google with the name of your website or any website + what I want to make due to the AI answers. Hopefully this does not get to be an issue for you & others resulting in a decrease in ad revenue.

By: Elaine Washam

Elaine Washam — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 02:51:33 +0000

You have outdone yourself with this one. I’ve made it several times with whole wheat pasta and it’s so good, so flavorful the whole wheat pasta doesn’t come through.

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:58:46 +0000

In reply to Megan. Hi Megan, you could try feta in place of goat cheese.

By: Megan

Megan — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 02:26:25 +0000

Hi. Long time follower who loves your delicious recipes. This looks amazing. What are the chances there is a different cheese you can use to substitute for goat cheese? (I just can’t bring myself to like it.) I realize there may not be a good substitute because it’s a key ingredient, but thought it was worth asking! Thanks in advance.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:17:46 +0000

It was excellent! So easy & delicious.

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 05:31:20 +0000

In reply to Karen. Hi Karen, you can definitely try feta, but the goat cheese would yield a creamier pasta.

By: Joyce

Joyce — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:57:13 +0000

Yet another fantastic recipe.

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 21:29:25 +0000

Hi Kate:

Looks absolutely delicious and easy to prepare!

Do you think that feta could be substituted for the goat cheese? Currently, have only the dry, crumbled feta.

Thanks. All of the recipes that our family prepared from your blog have turned out great.

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 23 May 2025 01:32:45 +0000

This came out delicious! The garlic, tomatoes, and goat cheese all swirled together very well and was super tasty. I added chopped fresh spinach leaves along with the basil. Gluten free pasta made with ground chick peas made this a friendly option to bring to a potluck, where I brought a large bowl, and I enjoyed leftovers for lunch. Very flavorful! I appreciate the tips on salting the pasta water. Thank you for fun delicious recipes that make me so happy to eat leftovers!