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goat cheese asparagus pasta

LEMON BASIL GOAT CHEESE AND ASPARAGUS PASTA RECIPE

Calories319 kcal
Carbohydrates45.1 g
Fat9.7 g
Protein13.8 g
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb whole wheat pasta
  • 1 lb fresh asparagus - (trimmed and chopped)
  • 5 oz goat cheese
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ cup fresh basil - (finely chopped)
  • 3-4 garlic cloves - (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • In the meantime, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and mist with non-fat cooking spray or an olive oil mister. Place asparagus and garlic on the baking sheet and then mist it with the cooking spray or olive oil mister. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place in oven and roast until asparagus is slightly tender, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  • Place hot pasta into a large bowl, and add in goat cheese (breaking it up as you put it in), olive oil and lemon zest and lemon juice, along with a tbsp or two of the pasta water. Stir to combine.
  • Now mix in basil, roasted asparagus and garlic, and toss to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

Entire recipe makes 8 servings
Serving size is about 3/4 cup
 

Nutrition

Calories: 319 kcal (16%)Carbohydrates: 45.1 g (15%)Protein: 13.8 g (28%)Fat: 9.7 g (15%)Saturated Fat: 4.7 g (29%)Cholesterol: 19 mg (6%)Sodium: 73 mg (3%)Potassium: 359 mg (10%)Fiber: 6.3 g (26%)Sugar: 3.6 g (4%)Calcium: 150 mg (15%)Iron: 3.4 mg (19%)