Best Pasta With Goat Cheese Lemon And Asparagus Recipes

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ASPARAGUS GOAT CHEESE PASTA



Asparagus Goat Cheese Pasta image

Provided by Danae Halliday

Categories     Pasta

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound asparagus, woody ends trimmed
4 ounces goat cheese
1/2 cup frozen peas
12 ounces uncooked pasta
Lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425° F. and line a sheet pan with foil. Lay the asparagus on the sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss together and spread into a single layer. Roast the asparagus for 9-12 minutes or until tender. Cut the asparagus into approximately 1 inch pieces.
  • While the asparagus is roasting cook the pasta. Before draining reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and then add it back into the pot with the frozen peas, goat cheese, lemon zest and roasted asparagus. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir everything together until the goat cheese melts. Stir in some of the reserved pasta water to thin out the sauce until desired consistency is achieved. Taste for seasoning and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Carbohydrate 72 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 13 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 8 grams fat, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 166 grams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS, GOAT CHEESE, AND LEMON



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Asparagus, goat cheese, and lemon combine to make this lovely and simple spaghetti dish that I often make in the summer. It is super easy and ready in about 15 minutes, so it's a great recipe for dinner midweek or a fast weekend lunch.

Provided by wiebke

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
½ pound asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 ounces chevre (soft goat cheese), crumbled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, or more to taste
½ lemon, zested and juiced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, for 9 minutes. Add asparagus to the pot. Continue cooking until spaghetti is tender yet firm to the bite, about 3 minutes. Drain spaghetti and asparagus, reserving some cooking water.
  • Combine goat cheese, olive oil, basil, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Add hot spaghetti, asparagus, and 2 tablespoons of cooking water; mix well. Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Serve with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 688 calories, Carbohydrate 91.9 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 310.1 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

PASTA WITH GOAT CHEESE AND ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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This corkscrew pasta turns sophisticated with a creamy no-cook sauce. It's a dream to make: Just whisk together goat cheese, pasta water, and butter, and toss with cavatappi and roasted asparagus.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bunches asparagus (2 pounds total), tough ends removed
4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
12 ounces cavatappi or other short pasta
1 small log soft goat cheese (5 ounces), crumbled
2 to 3 tablespoons snipped fresh chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bring a large pot of water to a boil for pasta. Place asparagus on a large rimmed baking sheet; dot with 1 tablespoon butter, and season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, tossing occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes; cut into 2-inch lengths.
  • While asparagus is roasting, generously salt boiling water. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Set aside 1 1/2 cups pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot.
  • In a medium bowl, combine goat cheese, remaining 3 tablespoons butter, and 1/2 cup pasta water. Season with salt and pepper, and whisk until smooth. Add goat-cheese mixture and asparagus to pasta; toss to combine, adding more pasta water if necessary for sauce to coat pasta. Serve pasta garnished with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 23 g

ARTICHOKE & LEMON PASTA



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While sailing in the Mediterranean, we tasted a lemony artichoke pasta. I developed my own version of it that our guests love. Try it with shrimp and kalamata olives. -Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
4 cups uncooked bow tie pasta (about 12 ounces)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, well drained
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Fill a 6-qt. stockpot three-fourths full with water; add 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 1-2 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In same pot of water, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Return pasta to pot., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add artichoke hearts; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add to pasta., Add asparagus, goat cheese, parsley, lemon peel, lemon juice and the remaining salt and oil; toss to combine, adding enough reserved pasta water to coat. Heat through. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 919mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

LEMONY PASTA WITH GOAT CHEESE AND SPINACH



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This is one of the quickest, most efficient suppers on the planet. Creamy goat cheese makes its own sauce, but it needs the fresh brightness of lemon to really pop.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Salt and pepper
3/4 pound spaghettini or spaghetti
4 ounces fresh goat cheese
10 ounces baby spinach (10 cups)
3 cups fresh parsley, chopped
2 cups fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 2 cups pasta water, then drain.
  • In pot, stir together goat cheese and 1 cup pasta water over medium. Add pasta, spinach, parsley, cilantro, lemon zest and juice, and more pasta water if necessary to create a light sauce that coats pasta; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with walnuts and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

PASTA WITH GOAT CHEESE, LEMON, AND ASPARAGUS



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Categories     Pasta     Side

Yield 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.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND GOAT CHEESE



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After you try this recipe, it will be difficult to make asparagus any other way. You'll see how roasting the asparagus brings out exquisite flavors that are enhanced by just the right amount of goat cheese and lemon.

Provided by Swanson®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Swanson®

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup Swanson® Vegetable Broth
3 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Set the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a roasting pan with vegetable cooking spray.
  • Stir the asparagus and oil in the pan. Season the asparagus as desired. Add the broth.
  • Roast the asparagus for 20 minutes or until tender, stirring once during cooking. Top with the cheese, lemon juice and lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 154.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

LEMON ASPARAGUS PASTA



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Bright lemony flavor. Easy to make and can sit out during warm weather. Can be served hot, warm, or cold.

Provided by Chop Suey

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 large lemon, zested and juiced
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup olive oil
salt to taste
freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes. Penne will still be slightly firm.
  • Stir asparagus into the pot with the boiling penne pasta and bring back to a boil; cook until pasta is tender and asparagus is softened but still bright green, about 3 more minutes. Drain pasta and asparagus.
  • Place penne and asparagus into a large bowl; lightly stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 157.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

ASPARAGUS, GOAT CHEESE AND LEMON PASTA



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Categories     Pasta     Vegetarian     Spring

Number Of Ingredients 7

1lb rotini pasta
1lb asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4c olive oil
1T lemon zest
2t chopped tarragon, plus more for garnish
5oz log goat cheese
fresh lemon juice, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook your pasta in a large pot of well-salted water until it is almost tender, or about three minutes shy of what the package suggests. Add asparagus and cook until firm-tender, another two to three minutes. Drain both pasta and asparagus together, reserving one cup of pasta water. Meanwhile, combine olive oil, lemon peel, tarragon and cheese in a large bowl, breaking up the goat cheese as you put it in. Add hot pasta and asparagus to bowl, along with a couple slashes of the pasta water. Toss until smoothly combined, adding more pasta water if needed. Season generously with salt and pepper, and lemon juice if you feel it needs a little extra kick.

GOAT CHEESE + PASTA + ASPARAGUS = YUM!



Goat Cheese + Pasta + Asparagus = Yum! image

Hahah my friend gave me this recipe and in lack of any other name, she put this as the email subject line. Works for me :) Just a fair warning: make sure you like goat cheese before making this recipe as it is definitely the predominate taste.

Provided by sofie-a-toast

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb penne or 1 lb fusilli
1 lb slender asparagus spear (cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon freshly chopped tarragon
1 (5 ounce) log soft fresh goat cheese
salt
lemon pepper
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook your pasta in a large pot of until it is almost tender. Add asparagus and cook until firm-tender, 2-3 minutes. Drain both pasta and asparagus together, reserving one cup of pasta water.
  • Meanwhile, combine olive oil, lemon peel, tarragon and cheese in a large bowl, breaking up the goat cheese as you put it inches.
  • Add hot pasta and asparagus to bowl, along with a couple slashes of the pasta water. Toss until smoothly combined, adding more pasta water if needed. Season genersously with salt, lemon pepper, and parmesan.

PASTA WITH GOAT CHEESE AND ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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Categories     Sauce     Cheese     Pasta     Roast     Goat Cheese     Asparagus     Boil

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bunches asparagus (2 pounds), tough ends removed
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
12 ounces cavatappi or other short pasta shape
5 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
2 to 3 tablespoons snipped fresh chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Place asparagus on a large rimmed baking sheet; dot with 2 tablespoons butter, and season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, tossing occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cut into 2-inch lengths.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil; add a generous amount of salt. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta water; drain pasta, and return to the pot.
  • In a bowl, combine goat cheese, remaining 3 tablespoons butter, and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper, and whisk until smooth.
  • Add goat-cheese mixture and asparagus to pot; toss with pasta to combine, adding enough additional pasta water to create a thin sauce to coat pasta. To serve, divide among shallow bowls, and garnish with chives.

PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND GOAT CHEESE



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Asparagus and pasta dish.

Provided by Jesse Thompsen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ (16 ounce) package whole grain spaghetti
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
4 ounces goat cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a second large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus and blanch until they turn bright green, about 3 minutes. Remove and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk flour into the melted butter. Add broth and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Mix in goat cheese and lemon zest. Add cooked spaghetti and asparagus and toss until covered in sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 174.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

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