Pasta with Asparagus, Goat Cheese, and Lemon
Description
This quick and easy pasta dish with asparagus, goat cheese, and lemon takes only about 15 minutes to make and is a perfect dinner option after a long day at work.
Ingredients
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1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
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1/2 pound asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 ounces chevre (soft goat cheese), crumbled
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, or more to taste
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1/2 lemon, zested and juiced
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
Directions
1
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.
2
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.