PASTA WITH GOAT CHEESE, LEMON, AND ASPARAGUS

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PASTA WITH GOAT CHEESE, LEMON, AND ASPARAGUS image

Categories     Pasta     Side

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fusilli or rotini (spiral-shaped pasta)
1 pound slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon plus sprigs for garnish
1 5- to 5 1/2-ounce log soft fresh goat cheese

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.

Shazab
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This recipe was a waste of time. The flavors didn't go well together and the dish was very bland.


Hamzeh Jabaly
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish didn't turn out as good as the picture. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Adelyn DC
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This dish was a bit bland. I think I'll add some more salt and pepper next time.


Stella Leal
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The asparagus was a bit too crunchy for my liking. I think I'll cook it for a little longer next time.


Shrijana Oli
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This pasta was a little too tangy for my taste, but I think that's because I used too much lemon juice. Next time I'll use less.


Md Misor Ahomed
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I wasn't sure about the combination of goat cheese and lemon, but it was surprisingly delicious! This dish is a keeper.


Sandile Bengu
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This pasta was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Abbas Bhaijibhai
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I loved this dish! The goat cheese and lemon really balanced out the flavor of the asparagus.


Shorif Afridi
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the flavor and the presentation.


Anthony Rider
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This pasta was delicious! I used a blend of goat cheese and feta cheese, and it was the perfect combination of tangy and creamy.


Anita McAlpin
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I loved the simplicity of this dish. It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I especially enjoyed the crispy asparagus.


Linda Mitchell
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The goat cheese and lemon added a tangy creaminess that perfectly complemented the asparagus. I will definitely be making this again.