Goat Cheese Pasta Asparagus Yum
Creamy, zesty, and loaded with fresh flavors, Goat Cheese Pasta Asparagus Yum is the ultimate weeknight dish that’s as quick to make as it is delicious. This vibrant recipe features tender pasta paired with crisp asparagus, all tossed in a luscious goat cheese sauce infused with bright lemon zest and juice. The addition of sautéed garlic and a hint of black pepper elevates the flavors to perfection. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy households or casual dinner parties. Top it off with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for a gourmet touch, and you’ve got a restaurant-quality meal packed with simple, wholesome ingredients. Perfect as a spring-inspired comfort food, this goat cheese asparagus pasta recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 lb Asparagus
- 4 oz Goat cheese
- 1 tbsp Lemon zest
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tbsp Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
While the pasta cooks, wash and trim the woody ends of the asparagus. Cut the asparagus into 2-inch pieces.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the asparagus to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but still crisp. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
In a small bowl, mix the goat cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Gradually add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to the goat cheese mixture, stirring until smooth and creamy.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the asparagus. Pour the goat cheese mixture over the pasta, and toss to coat evenly. If needed, add more reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to adjust the sauce's consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper as needed.
Serve the pasta in bowls. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired. Enjoy your Goat Cheese Pasta Asparagus Yum!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1568 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.8 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.8 g | 199% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 125 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 3807 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.5 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 77.5 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 988 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1250 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
