Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable pasta recipes, each featuring a unique combination of goat cheese, lemon, and asparagus. Embark on a culinary journey as we present three distinct yet equally enticing dishes that showcase the versatility of these ingredients.
1. **Pasta with Goat Cheese, Lemon, and Asparagus:** This classic combination is elevated with the addition of toasted walnuts and a hint of red pepper flakes, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures.
2. **Spring Pasta with Goat Cheese and Asparagus:** Celebrate the arrival of spring with this vibrant dish, where fresh asparagus, peas, and sun-dried tomatoes join forces to create a symphony of colors and flavors.
3. **Creamy Goat Cheese and Asparagus Pasta:** Experience the ultimate comfort food with this creamy rendition, where goat cheese and asparagus are enveloped in a luscious sauce, complemented by the subtle tang of lemon.
Whether you're seeking a quick weeknight meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, our pasta recipes offer something for every palate and skill level. Let your taste buds embark on an unforgettable adventure as you explore the delightful world of goat cheese, lemon, and asparagus.
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
LEMONY PASTA WITH GOAT CHEESE AND SPINACH
This is one of the quickest, most efficient suppers on the planet. Creamy goat cheese makes its own sauce, but it needs the fresh brightness of lemon to really pop.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 2 cups pasta water, then drain.
- In pot, stir together goat cheese and 1 cup pasta water over medium. Add pasta, spinach, parsley, cilantro, lemon zest and juice, and more pasta water if necessary to create a light sauce that coats pasta; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with walnuts and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 5 g
PASTA WITH GOAT CHEESE AND ROASTED ASPARAGUS
This corkscrew pasta turns sophisticated with a creamy no-cook sauce. It's a dream to make: Just whisk together goat cheese, pasta water, and butter, and toss with cavatappi and roasted asparagus.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bring a large pot of water to a boil for pasta. Place asparagus on a large rimmed baking sheet; dot with 1 tablespoon butter, and season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, tossing occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes; cut into 2-inch lengths.
- While asparagus is roasting, generously salt boiling water. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Set aside 1 1/2 cups pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot.
- In a medium bowl, combine goat cheese, remaining 3 tablespoons butter, and 1/2 cup pasta water. Season with salt and pepper, and whisk until smooth. Add goat-cheese mixture and asparagus to pasta; toss to combine, adding more pasta water if necessary for sauce to coat pasta. Serve pasta garnished with chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 23 g
ARTICHOKE & LEMON PASTA
While sailing in the Mediterranean, we tasted a lemony artichoke pasta. I developed my own version of it that our guests love. Try it with shrimp and kalamata olives. -Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Fill a 6-qt. stockpot three-fourths full with water; add 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 1-2 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In same pot of water, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Return pasta to pot., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add artichoke hearts; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add to pasta., Add asparagus, goat cheese, parsley, lemon peel, lemon juice and the remaining salt and oil; toss to combine, adding enough reserved pasta water to coat. Heat through. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 919mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND GOAT CHEESE
Asparagus and pasta dish.
Provided by Jesse Thompsen
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Spaghetti Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a second large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus and blanch until they turn bright green, about 3 minutes. Remove and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk flour into the melted butter. Add broth and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Mix in goat cheese and lemon zest. Add cooked spaghetti and asparagus and toss until covered in sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 174.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
GOAT CHEESE + PASTA + ASPARAGUS = YUM!
Hahah my friend gave me this recipe and in lack of any other name, she put this as the email subject line. Works for me :) Just a fair warning: make sure you like goat cheese before making this recipe as it is definitely the predominate taste.
Provided by sofie-a-toast
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook your pasta in a large pot of until it is almost tender. Add asparagus and cook until firm-tender, 2-3 minutes. Drain both pasta and asparagus together, reserving one cup of pasta water.
- Meanwhile, combine olive oil, lemon peel, tarragon and cheese in a large bowl, breaking up the goat cheese as you put it inches.
- Add hot pasta and asparagus to bowl, along with a couple slashes of the pasta water. Toss until smoothly combined, adding more pasta water if needed. Season genersously with salt, lemon pepper, and parmesan.
PASTA WITH GOAT CHEESE, LEMON, AND ASPARAGUS
I tried this for a 'meatless Monday' dinner. Just great. Fast and delicious. Serve with a crisp pino. Perfection.
Provided by TheBeave
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes.
- Add asparagus and cook until pasta is tender but still firm to bite, about 3 minutes longer.
- Meanwhile, combine oil, lemon peel, and chopped tarragon in large bowl. Coarsely crumble in goat cheese.
- Drain pasta and asparagus, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
- Add hot pasta, asparagus, and 1/4 cup reserved cooking liquid to bowl with cheese mixture.
- Toss to coat, adding more reserved liquid if dry.
- Season pasta to taste with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to shallow platter.
- Garnish with tarragon sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.1, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 11.9, Sodium 110.6, Carbohydrate 60.5, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 16.7
PASTA WITH GOAT CHEESE AND ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Place asparagus on a large rimmed baking sheet; dot with 2 tablespoons butter, and season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, tossing occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cut into 2-inch lengths.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil; add a generous amount of salt. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta water; drain pasta, and return to the pot.
- In a bowl, combine goat cheese, remaining 3 tablespoons butter, and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper, and whisk until smooth.
- Add goat-cheese mixture and asparagus to pot; toss with pasta to combine, adding enough additional pasta water to create a thin sauce to coat pasta. To serve, divide among shallow bowls, and garnish with chives.
PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS, GOAT CHEESE, AND LEMON
Asparagus, goat cheese, and lemon combine to make this lovely and simple spaghetti dish that I often make in the summer. It is super easy and ready in about 15 minutes, so it's a great recipe for dinner midweek or a fast weekend lunch.
Provided by wiebke
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Spaghetti Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, for 9 minutes. Add asparagus to the pot. Continue cooking until spaghetti is tender yet firm to the bite, about 3 minutes. Drain spaghetti and asparagus, reserving some cooking water.
- Combine goat cheese, olive oil, basil, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Add hot spaghetti, asparagus, and 2 tablespoons of cooking water; mix well. Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Serve with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 688 calories, Carbohydrate 91.9 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 310.1 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The flavors of this dish really shine when the ingredients are fresh and of good quality. Use fresh asparagus, lemon zest, and goat cheese for the best results.
- Cook the asparagus properly: Asparagus should be cooked until it is tender, but still has a slight crunch to it. Overcooked asparagus will be mushy and lose its flavor.
- Don't overcook the pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, which means it should be tender but still have a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and bland.
- Use a good quality olive oil: The olive oil you use in this dish will make a big difference in the flavor. Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil for the best results.
- Season the dish to taste: Be sure to taste the dish before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, lemon juice, or goat cheese to suit your taste.
Conclusion:
This pasta with goat cheese, lemon, and asparagus is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is light and refreshing, yet still satisfying. The combination of flavors is simply divine. If you are looking for a new pasta recipe to try, I highly recommend this one.
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