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 servingsServing size is about 3/4 cup
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
LEMON BASIL GOAT CHEESE AND ASPARAGUS PASTA RECIPE
Amount per Serving
Calories
319
% Daily Value*
Fat
9.7
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
4.7
g
29
%
Cholesterol
19
mg
6
%
Sodium
73
mg
3
%
Potassium
359
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
45.1
g
15
%
Fiber
6.3
g
26
%
Sugar
3.6
g
4
%
Protein
13.8
g
28
%
Calcium
150
mg
15
%
Iron
3.4
mg
19
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.