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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Md Nurol
[email protected]This pasta dish is so delicious and flavorful! I love the way the lemon, asparagus, tomatoes, and peppers all come together. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or just a casual weeknight dinner.
Caroline Preciado
[email protected]I made this pasta last night and it was a huge hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Malusi Gift
[email protected]This is the best pasta dish I've ever had! The flavors are incredible and the goat cheese is the perfect finishing touch. I can't wait to make it again.
Thabang Prins
[email protected]This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table in a hurry.
Jonathen Snelling
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I loved this dish! The lemon and tomatoes really helped to balance out the flavor of the asparagus. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mdmahabur Rahman
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some asparagus, tomatoes, and peppers that were about to go bad, so I threw them all together with some pasta and goat cheese. It turned out so well!
Pappoe Addotey
[email protected]I've made this pasta several times now and it's always a hit! My friends and family love it. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion or just a weeknight dinner.
Kamran Illahi
[email protected]This is one of my favorite pasta dishes! It's so easy to make and always turns out amazing. I love the combination of lemon, asparagus, tomatoes, and peppers. The pine nuts and goat cheese add a nice touch of richness and creaminess. I highly recomme
M Rafi
[email protected]I made this pasta last night and it was delicious! I used whole wheat pasta and added some grilled chicken for extra protein. The sauce was light and flavorful, and the asparagus and tomatoes were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this agai
Alex Murillo
[email protected]This pasta dish was an explosion of flavors! The lemon and asparagus were bright and tangy, the tomatoes and peppers added a touch of sweetness, and the pine nuts and goat cheese gave it a rich and creamy texture. I loved the way all the ingredients