LINGUINE WITH ASPARAGUS AND GOAT CHEESE

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This is so good. From Cooking Light.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Pasta

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb fresh asparagus
1/2 c low-salt chicken broth
1/4 c dry white wine
1/4 c shallots, chopped
1/4 tsp pepper
4 oz neufchatel cheese, softened
2 oz goat cheese, crumbled
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 c red bell pepper, thinly sliced
linguine or spaghetti

Steps:

  • 1. Put water for linguine or spaghetti on to boil. Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Remove scales from stalks with a knife or vegetable peeler, if desired. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
  • 2. Combine chicken broth, white wine, chopped shallots, pepper, and bell pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; add asparagus. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add cheeses and lemon juice; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until cheeses melt. Set aside; keep warm.
  • 3. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
  • 4. Place pasta in a serving bowl. Add asparagus mixture and sweet red pepper; toss gently. Serve immediately.

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