30 Minute Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta with Brussels

Name: 30 Minute Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta with Brussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb. Brussels sprouts ((sub broccoli florets)); 12 oz. uncooked pasta of choice (I use cavatappi); 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (plus 1 to 2 Tbsp. sun-dried tomato oil from the jar); 1 tsp. kosher salt. divided; 3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper (divided); 1 (4-oz.) log goat cheese; 1 tsp. lemon zest plus 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)