Asparagus-Goat Cheese Pasta
Asparagus-Goat Cheese Pasta might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 3g of protein, 2g of fat, and a total of 53 calories. This recipe serves 30. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes. If you have flour, goat cheese, lemon peel, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.
Instructions
Heat a large pan of lightly salted water to boiling over high heat. Peel the asparagus stalks and trim the ends.
Cut the stalks into 2-inch pieces. Blanch in boiling water 3 minutes or until bright green and crisp-tender when tested with a small knife. With a slotted spoon, remove the asparagus and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to the label directions until al dente.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Blend in the flour with a whisk. add the broth and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Blend in the goat cheese and the lemon peel.
Toss the spaghetti with the asparagus, sauce and half the Parmesan.
Serve with the remaining Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper.