PASTA WITH LEMON, ASPARAGUS, TOMATOES, PEPPERS, PINENUTS AND GOAT CHEESE
Steps:
- Quickly toast the pinenuts in very hot olive oil. Remove the pinenuts from the oil and set both aside. Roast the peppers and put them in a bag to steam. Peel and cut into strips. [I was also making Grilled Eggplant Stacks so it was easy to roast the peppers first.] Put peppers into a very large mixing or serving bowl. Add the halved tomatos, diced green onions, lemon zest and toasted pine nuts. In a food processer, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, whole grained dijon mustard and garlic. Process until garlic is finely chopped and ingredients are incorporated. Meanwhile cook pasta. [If you can't find a fusilli bucati corti, a regular fusilli might be okay, or even a gemelli or radiatore. I'd probably go for the radiatore, because texture is part of the appeal.] About two minutes before the pasta is done, throw the pencil asparagus into the boiling water with the pasta. Cook until both the pasta and the asparagus are al dente. Drain and add to the bowl with the vegetables and pine nuts. Toss with the lemon/olive oil/mustard/garlic mixture. Crumble the goat cheese [don't substitute feta - it's too sharp and dry] into the pasta and toss again. The goat cheese will melt into the pasta and hold all the ingredients together. Enjoy! Texture, as well as taste is important in this recipe. The whole grained dijon, curly lemon zest, toasted crunchy pinenuts and shaped pasta help make this a special dinner. This recipe makes BUNCH. Four of use devoured it and there was still some left for two of us to eat cold [which was also fabulous] for lunch the next day. I would post a picture of this if I could In addition to tasting sooooo good - it's just really pretty, too.
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Mijbahok Mijbahok
[email protected]This was delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Mritunjoy Mk (Kumar Green)
[email protected]This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Eberahim Kholil
[email protected]I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit!
Steven Abela
[email protected]This pasta dish is so refreshing and flavorful.
Mthokoz Magwenyane
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Salim Shaik
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of goat cheese, but I decided to try this recipe anyway and I'm so glad I did! The goat cheese flavor was subtle and it paired really well with the lemon and asparagus.
Jehanzaib Ali
[email protected]This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's a great way to clean out my fridge.
Sarswati Kewat
[email protected]I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the pinenuts added a nice touch of crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Makemin Bamba
[email protected]This pasta dish is so refreshing and flavorful. The lemon and goat cheese are a perfect combination, and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!
Rahatjaniii Gillani
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I added a little bit of red pepper flakes to give it a bit of a kick, and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Pranto YT
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of goat cheese, but I decided to try this recipe anyway and I'm so glad I did! The goat cheese flavor was subtle and it paired really well with the lemon and asparagus. This dish is definitely going into my regular rotation.
hbe256 ug
[email protected]This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's a great way to clean out my fridge. The lemon-goat cheese sauce is also a nice change from the usual tomato sauce.
Cody brayan
[email protected]I made this pasta dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The goat cheese added a nice tang that balanced out the sweetness of the tomatoes and peppers. I will def
WONKY FIRE entertainment
[email protected]This pasta dish was a delightful explosion of flavors! The tangy lemon and rich goat cheese complemented each other perfectly, while the asparagus, tomatoes, and peppers added a vibrant pop of color and crunch. The pinenuts added a nutty touch that t