PASTA WITH GOAT CHEESE, LEMON, AND ASPARAGUS

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Pasta with Goat Cheese, Lemon, and Asparagus image

Provided by Jill Silverman Hough

Categories     Pasta     Picnic     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dinner     Goat Cheese     Lemon     Asparagus     Summer     Low Cholesterol     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 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.

Teresa Dehart
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The goat cheese and lemon add a nice flavor, and the asparagus is a great way to sneak in some extra nutrients.


Andrew Allen
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I've made this pasta dish several times and it's always a winner. The flavors are perfect and the pasta is always cooked to perfection.


Waqas Ktk
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This is my go-to pasta dish when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Vindaya Hiruni
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This pasta dish is so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of goat cheese, lemon, and asparagus.


mickel comes
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I made this pasta dish for dinner last night and it was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rahim Bux
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The goat cheese and lemon add a nice flavor, and the pasta is always a hit.


Wanaseini Likuivalu
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I love this pasta dish! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The goat cheese and lemon add a delicious tang, and the asparagus is a great way to get your veggies in.


Yajnaa Haridas
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This pasta dish is easy to make and packed with flavor. The goat cheese and lemon add a nice tang, and the asparagus is a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jayvon Barton
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The goat cheese and lemon were a great combination, and the asparagus added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Malik CK
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This pasta dish is so delicious and flavorful. The goat cheese and lemon add a tangy creaminess, while the asparagus adds a pop of freshness. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Vivan Chioma
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I love how easy this dish was to make. I was able to whip it up in under 30 minutes, and it tasted like I had been cooking all day. The flavors were amazing, and I will definitely be making this again.


Saroj Acharya
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The goat cheese, lemon, and asparagus paired perfectly together, and the pasta was cooked to al dente perfection. I will definitely be making this again.