Linguine with Potatoes and Goat Cheese Recipe

In a large pot of boiling salted water; blanch garlic cloves for 2 minutes. Remove garlic; set aside.

In same water cook linguine for 5 minutes; add peeled potato. Cook until pasta is al dente, according to package instructions. Add frozen peas; drain.

Meanwhile, in a blender, puree reserved garlic with basil leaves, olive oil, pine nuts, and pasta water; season generously with coarse salt. In a large bowl, toss with pasta mixture and goat cheese. Garnish with more basil leaves.