Pasta with Asparagus, Goat Cheese, and Lemon

Name: Pasta with Asparagus, Goat Cheese, and Lemon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti; 0.5 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; 0.5 lemon, zested and juiced; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

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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.

Recipe by wiebke

Updated on August 22, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

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 (Optional)

Directions

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 (per serving)

688	Calories
25g	Fat
92g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 688
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g	32%
Saturated Fat 9g	45%
Cholesterol 27mg	9%
Sodium 310mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 92g	33%
Dietary Fiber 7g	26%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 26g
Vitamin C 27mg	137%
Calcium 210mg	16%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 573mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.