A light, flavorsome dish that is nice to have all year round!
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
¼ cup olive oil
3 stalks green onion
1 ½ pints cherry tomatoes, quartered
½ cup finely chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
9 ounces smoked chorizo sausage links, sliced
2 (8 ounce) packages goat cheese
Add 1 tablespoon salt to a large pot of water; bring to a boil. Add penne and olive oil and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
While the pasta is cooking, chop green onions: Cut green parts diagonally, and cut white parts into thin, round slices. Transfer to a bowl with the cherry tomatoes, basil, and vinegar.
Place chorizo in a separate bowl. Chop goat cheese, then crush it and mix it in with the chorizo.
Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add chorizo-goat cheese mixture; stir until cheese is melted and pasta is coated. Then put the vegetables into the pasta and stir to combine.