PASTA WITH GOAT CHEESE, LEMON, AND ASPARAGUS

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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.

Karyn Vilen
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This pasta dish is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Dj Dingo
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I'm not a fan of asparagus, but I loved this dish. The goat cheese and lemon really helped to balance out the flavor of the asparagus.


Rajkamal Kurmi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover goat cheese.


Claudina Payne
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Prince Roy
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This pasta dish is perfect for a special occasion.


Albutt Albutt
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes and this one didn't disappoint. It's a great way to change up your pasta routine.


Stealthy X
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.


Mary Best
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Zaibi khan 4455
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover asparagus.


Aishat Abdulsalami
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lemon and asparagus helped to balance out the flavor of the goat cheese.


Allison Jane
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Jimoh Saheed (mae kiss)
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I added some grilled chicken to this dish and it was amazing! The chicken added a nice protein boost.


Jackson Byers
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This pasta dish is perfect for a light and summery meal.


Adiya James
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The goat cheese and lemon flavors go surprisingly well together.


kylie Woodbridge
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Ali Adnan
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Fakhir khan Khan
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of goat cheese, lemon, and asparagus was perfect. The pasta was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.