Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our delectable Asparagus with Herbed Goat Cheese Sauce. This dish is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, featuring tender asparagus spears coated in a creamy, tangy sauce made from fresh herbs and creamy goat cheese. Experience the delightful crunch of roasted almonds and the subtle zest of lemon as they complement the asparagus and sauce. Dive into this vibrant and flavorful dish, perfect for a special occasion or an everyday meal that will tantalize your taste buds.
In addition to the main recipe, this article offers a tantalizing collection of variations to cater to diverse palates and preferences. Create a vegan version by substituting the goat cheese sauce with a cashew-based alternative, ensuring a rich and creamy texture without compromising on flavor. For a touch of smokiness, try grilling the asparagus spears, infusing them with a delightful charred aroma. Experiment with different herbs to create unique flavor combinations, such as basil, thyme, or chives. Explore the versatility of this dish by serving it as an appetizer, side dish, or even as a main course.
ASPARAGUS GOAT CHEESE PASTA
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425° F. and line a sheet pan with foil. Lay the asparagus on the sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss together and spread into a single layer. Roast the asparagus for 9-12 minutes or until tender. Cut the asparagus into approximately 1 inch pieces.
- While the asparagus is roasting cook the pasta. Before draining reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and then add it back into the pot with the frozen peas, goat cheese, lemon zest and roasted asparagus. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir everything together until the goat cheese melts. Stir in some of the reserved pasta water to thin out the sauce until desired consistency is achieved. Taste for seasoning and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Carbohydrate 72 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 13 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 8 grams fat, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 166 grams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat
ASPARAGUS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND HAZELNUTS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, mustard, vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth and emulsified.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Sprinkle generously with salt. Add the asparagus to the water and, depending on the size of the asparagus, blanch for 3 to 5 minutes. It should still have some bite left to it. Add the warm asparagus to the dressing and toss well to coat.
- Fan the asparagus out on a platter and sprinkle with the mizuna. Scatter the hazelnuts and goat cheese on top and drizzle with any dressing that may remain in the bowl.
BAKED ASPARAGUS WITH CHEESE SAUCE
Asparagus baked to tender perfection and blanketed in cheese for a side dish that is simple enough for a busy weeknight meal yet elegant enough to serve to company.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Arrange asparagus spears in a shallow baking dish.
- Whisk together half-and-half, cornstarch, Italian seasoning, ground mustard, red pepper flakes, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Pour mixture over asparagus and swirl the dish so that the liquid coats the bottom of the dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus is soft and cheese sauce starts to bubble, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 177.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
ASPARAGUS WITH CHEESE SAUCE AND HERB BREADCRUMBS
Spring's bright, fresh vegetables don't need heavy sauces to dress them up-they are best served with a light adornment so that their natural tastes can shine through. In this easy, 25-minute recipe for asparagus, a stress-free cheese sauce is made by simmering heavy cream until thickened, then stirring in Parmesan cheese. A word of advice: this cheese sauce for asparagus will set up if left to cool, so you want to keep it warm if you are not serving it right away. The asparagus should also be served almost immediately after broiling, or it will turn an ugly dark green if allowed to sit too long. Headed to the farmers' market for fresh produce, including asparagus? Get there early for the freshest picks. Don't buy stalks that look dried out, shriveled, or look less than fresh. And don't let fresh asparagus waste away in your fridge! It's best the first few days after it's purchased. Check out these recipes for inspiration. Snap off any hard ends and trim feathery tips before you start cooking. That way, the asparagus will be ready to eat as soon as it's cooked.
Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen
Categories Easter Recipes
Time 25m
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in a small skillet over medium-high. Add panko, crushed red pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring often, until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in parsley and tarragon; set aside.
- Preheat oven to high broil with rack in middle position. Place asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet, and drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and broil until asparagus is tender-crisp, about 5 minutes (do not stir).
- While asparagus broils, place heavy cream in a small skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium, stirring occasionally. Add Parmigiano-Reggiano 1/4 cup at a time, stirring until completely melted and smooth after each addition.
- Arrange broiled asparagus on a platter. Spoon cheese sauce over asparagus, and sprinkle with panko mixture and lemon zest.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH HERB GOAT CHEESE
Roasting veggies always needs revamping every now and then, and I like to experiment by pairing them with different dressings or cheeses. I happened to love goat cheese and had extra on hand. I paired it with asparagus, and they lived happily ever after.
Provided by Raquel Teixeira
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Arrange asparagus, side-by-side, on a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over asparagus; season with salt and pepper. Crumble goat cheese over asparagus.
- Roast in the preheated oven until cheese is slightly melted and asparagus are tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 75.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
ASPARAGUS, HERB AND GOAT CHEESE PUFF PASTRY
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the goat cheese, ricotta and 2 eggs to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse until the mixture is evenly combined. Next, add the Parmesan, parsley, chives, dill, lemon zest, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pulse once again to combine all the ingredients. The mixture may look slightly liquidy, but once it bakes the egg will help stabilize the cheese mixture. Set aside.
- On a separate rimmed baking sheet, toss the asparagus with the olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
- Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured work space and dust a rolling pin lightly with flour. Roll the puff pastry out to a 13-by-11-inch rectangle. Add the goat cheese-herb mixture to the puff pastry and spread it out into an even layer, leaving a 1-inch border all the way around the puff pastry. Nestle in the asparagus into the cheese mixture, alternating directions.
- To make the egg wash, whisk the remaining egg with a splash of water. Use a pastry brush to brush the exposed crust all the way around the edges.
- Transfer the tart to the oven and bake until the crust is golden and the cheese mixture is set, 25 to 30 minutes
ASPARAGUS WITH GOAT CHEESE SAUCE
Make and share this Asparagus With Goat Cheese Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chia2160
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add asparagus to boiling water and cook until crisp tender, approx 2-4 minutes.
- Combine remaining ingredients, pour over asparagus.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH A BASIL-GOAT CHEESE SAUCE
This spring or summertime dish adds a touch of sophistication and kapow to grilling asparagus. It is based off of a sauce by Mean Chef, #41126, used with BBQ shrimp. The key lies in the contrast between seasoned, grilled aspargus and the subtle herbed cream. A possible variation would be to substitute cream cheese for goat cheese, though I have not tried it.
Provided by Tin Chef Seattle
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- ASPARAGUS:.
- Brush grill with olive oil and heat the grill on a low heat.
- Cut tough ends off asparagus.
- Brush asparagus with oil and then place on the grill on a low heat.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until crunchy and tender.
- SAUCE:.
- Remove stems from basil. Mince or press garlic.
- Add goat cheese, sour cream, butter milk, and basil to a food processor. Process until mixed, almost dip like.
- Heat butter in a sauce pan on medium and sautee garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in goat cheese mixture into the garlic saucepan and stir on medium heat until warmed. Pour sauce over asparagus or serve in a side dish.
SAVORY ASPARAGUS STRATA
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, mushrooms, garlic salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender., Place half of the bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with asparagus mixture, goat cheese and remaining bread., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, thyme, salt and remaining pepper. Pour over top; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. Meanwhile, prepare sauce mix according to package directions. Serve with strata.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 218mg cholesterol, Sodium 740mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
ASPARAGUS WITH HERBED GOAT CHEESE SAUCE
Provided by Susan Herrmann Loomis
Categories Side Goat Cheese Asparagus Spring Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes about 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Bring water in the bottom of a steamer to a boil. Place the asparagus in the top of the steamer, cover, and steam until the asparagus is tender but not soft, about 11 minutes.
- 2. Whisk the goat cheese until it is light. Whisk in the olive oil until thoroughly incorporated and smooth.
- 3. Mince the herbs, and whisk them into the goat cheese mixture. Season to taste with salt.
Tips:
- Choose the right asparagus. Look for asparagus spears that are bright green, firm, and have tightly closed tips. Avoid spears that are limp, wilted, or have brown or yellow spots.
- Trim the asparagus properly. Cut off the tough, woody ends of the asparagus spears. You can do this by bending the spear until it snaps naturally. Alternatively, you can use a sharp knife to cut off the bottom 1-2 inches of the spear.
- Cook the asparagus quickly. Overcooking asparagus will make it mushy. Aim to cook the asparagus until it is tender-crisp, which takes about 3-5 minutes depending on the thickness of the spears.
- Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, and dill, will add a bright, flavorful touch to the herbed goat cheese sauce.
- Don't overmix the sauce. Overmixing the sauce will make it thick and gloppy. Stir the sauce just until the ingredients are combined.
Conclusion:
Asparagus with Herbed Goat Cheese Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The tender-crisp asparagus is coated in a creamy, flavorful sauce that is made with fresh herbs and goat cheese. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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