GOAT CHEESE + PASTA + ASPARAGUS = YUM!

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Goat Cheese + Pasta + Asparagus = Yum! image

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

1 lb penne or 1 lb fusilli
1 lb slender asparagus spear (cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon freshly chopped tarragon
1 (5 ounce) log soft fresh goat cheese
salt
lemon pepper
parmesan cheese

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.

Lisa Stewart
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I can't wait to try this pasta dish! It looks so delicious.


Robas khan
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This pasta dish is so good! The goat cheese sauce is amazing and the asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes are the perfect addition.


Ivy Baschiera
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I've made this pasta dish several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Victory Ezinne
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. The goat cheese and asparagus are a perfect combination, and the sun-dried tomatoes add a nice touch of sweetness.


Laffing Gas Comedy
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This pasta is amazing! The goat cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I love the way it coats the pasta and the asparagus.


Akajioyi Nkechi
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I love this pasta dish! It's so simple to make, but it's always a crowd-pleaser. The goat cheese and asparagus are a perfect combination, and the sun-dried tomatoes add a nice touch of sweetness.


Country Gal
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This was my first time making goat cheese pasta and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes were a nice addition.


Nokuthula Kgothatso
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This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love the way the goat cheese melts into the sauce and coats the pasta. The asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes add a nice touch of flavor and texture.


Mercedes Mendoza
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I made this pasta for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of goat cheese, asparagus, and sun-dried tomatoes. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Japhey Kixh
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The goat cheese added a creamy and tangy flavor that paired perfectly with the asparagus. I also loved the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, which added a nice pop of sweetness and acidity.